Boss Or Slave
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/ C / Dm / Am /
Just two kinds of people in the world
/ Dm / Am /
Now I ain't talking bout the boy and the girl
/ Gm / C /
Not even talkin rich or poor
/ Bb / C /
No it's deeper than that, a whole lot more
/ Dm / Am /
It's about how we act, how we really behave
/ C / Bb / Dm /
You know you ain't nothin but a boss or a slave
Dm Am
People make a lot of money tell others what to do
Dm Am
But that ain't nothing special, don't own me and you
Gm C
No matter where you are on the totem pole
Bb C
There's always someone higher or deeper in the hole
Dm Am
Don't matter if you're scared or if you're brave
C Bb Dm
You know you ain't nothing but a boss or a slave
/ C / Am /
Boss or a slave it's a choice we make
/ Bb / C /
Boss or a slave you get what you take
Dm Am Dm Am Gm C Bb C
Dm Am
Misguided people tryin to control
Dm Am
They may own your body but they can't buy your soul
Gm C
You give what you want, become what you may
Bb C
You just face yourself at the end of each day
Dm Am
But if you fly through the sky or live in a cave
C Bb Dm
When it all comes down we're all really just slaves
C Bb Dm
When it all comes down we're all really just slaves
Am Dm Am Dm
How to play Boss Or Slave
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.