Why are you so bothered they were paid a penny too?
So what if they were? It won't take away even a little from you.
If you keep counting who works hardest each day,
You'll be too busy to do your own work and hey, baby, then you won't get paid.

'Cause this is not a race, listen to the plan:
You get what you bargained for right down to the last man.
So lose the sad face - You're not gonna get more –
No more than just a penny from the Lord.

What is a penny? It's the greatest reward.
How do you earn it? First, join forces with the Lord.
Do your own work singleheartedly,
Then you will find a penny can buy great things in eternity

Oh, if this was a race, everyone could win.
If you got a late start, now's a great time to jump in!
So lose the sad face! What are ya waitin' for?
Come and earn a penny from the Lord.

A penny is the most that he can give to you it's true,
But keep the commandments and you will find just what a penny can do.
Don't try to judge who will deserve the reward.
It's none of your business - just listen to me - we leave that all up to the Lord.

Hey, if this was a race, everyone could win.
If you got a late start, now's a great time to jump in!
So lose the sad face! What are ya waitin' for?
Come and earn a penny from the Lord.
Come and earn a penny from the Lord.
Come and earn a penny, I said a penny!
Come and earn a penny from the Lord!