Daddy Worked The Pole
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: ACapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Verse 1]
A D A
Momma danced down at the bird six nights a week
D A
And the bikers and the buisinessmen they marveled at her physique
E D A
They’d lay down their money just to watch her long physique
[Verse 2]
A D A
Daddy palyed drums in a local rock-n-roll band
D A
He pulled up in his eighty=four customized van
E A
And spend his tips watchin' momma shake it to the J. Geils Band
[Verse 3]
A D A
Well now they got married and momma she retired
D A
Daddy got a job on the pole hanging hanging telephone wire
E A
They got everything their little hearts desired
[Chorus 1]
D A
Oh daddy worked the pole so momma wouldn't have to
E A
There was no doubt at all their love was true
D A
Well to make it through you got to do what you gotta do
E D A
Daddy worked the pole so momma wouldn't have to
[Interlude]
D A E D A D A E A
[Verse 4]
A D A
Daddy spent eighteen years in the snow and the rain
D A
And when he came home momma danced while the radio played
E A
I ain't never even heard either one of them once complain
[Verse 5]
A D A
Well I had to go to college and ya know things got real tight
D A
And momma started thinking about those wild and lucrative nights
E A
She made three times the money just showin' off her delights
[Verse 6]
A D A
She explained it all to daddy and they formed a burlesque troop
D A
Now he plays drums in a thousand dollar shark skin suit
E A
And I’m summa cum laude 'cause momma's still got the moves
[Chorus 2]
D A
Well now momma works the pole so daddy doesn't have to
E A
Well there is no doubt that all their love is true
D A D A
Well to make it through you got to do what you gotta do
E D A
Now momma works the pole so daddy doesn't have to
[Bridge]
D A D A E
[outro]
E D A
Oh daddy worked the pole so momma wouldn't have to
How to play Daddy Worked The Pole
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.