Factory Girl
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G Em A
So, the factory girl she listens
G Em
for the sound of her daddy's engine
A D
till the work bell sounds and she leaves town
Riff twice
G Em
Oh, the summers here are hot
G Em
All she seems to do is work and sleep
A D
and wish that she was still with you
Riff twice
Chorus:
C G D
Now you don't know where she is
C G
Lying in her mother's bed
C G
Or who she's sleeping with.
Riff + harmonica + Riff
G Em A
All the kids will laugh at her
G Em
Cause she seems so sweet and pure
A7 D
I took this shift because of her.
Riff twice
G Em A
Though I've never said a word
G Em
I once smiled and looked at her
A D
'till the shift boss said, 'Get back to work.'
Riff twice
Chorus
C D
Now you don't know where she is
C G
Or who's bed she's sleepin' in
C G
Or what man she's sleeping with.
How to play Factory Girl
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.