Able Bodied Man
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D G D
I'm calling from the station and I haven't got much time to let you know,
D G A
I've got a ticket for Missouri and there's things I need to say before I go.
G D
If I could I'd have you meet me but I don't see how I can,
D D7 G
I don't have enough to pay your fare,
G D
there's a factory in Columbus hiring now I understand
G A D
and they're looking for an able bodied man .
D G D
You should receive some money in a letter that I mailed two days ago,
D G A
but when I wrote the letter saying you could come to me I didn't know.
G D
That I was going to lose my job in such a little while,
D D7 G
so now we're going to have to change our plans,
G D
they may not hire me in Columbus but I'm pretty sure they will,
G A D
if they're looking for an able bodied man.
( D A D )
D G D
If I'd had more education I'd have made a better life for me and you,
D G A
but such simple manual labor is the only kind of work that I can do.
G D
The bus is loading for Missouri so I guess I better go,
D D7 G
I'll call you just as soon as I can,
G D
I'll be sending you a ticket cause I think I'll get the job,
G A D
if they're looking for an able bodied man.
G A D
And remember I'm your able bodied man.
How to play Able Bodied Man
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.