Gettin Rich Goin Broke
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Verse 1]
C
My aunt needs a new roof
My mama wants a house
F
My papa wants a blue truck
D7
It's all he talks about
C
So I'll keep makin' records
Am D
To pay these damn dues
Dm G
'Cause my mama wants a new house
C
And my aunt needs a roof
[Verse 2]
C
My sister needs a new dress
My cousin wants party shoes
F
My grandma needs a new couch
D7
So I'll take her out to choose
C
So I'll keep makin' records
Am D7
'Til my heart turns blue
Dm G
'Cause my sister needs a new dress
C
And my cousin wants party shoes
[Chorus]
F
Gettin' rich means goin' broke
The more they take, the more there ain't
C G A7
No pennies in the piggy left for me
F
Every dollar that I make
G C
Finds its way back home to my family
D
My uncle can't stop stealin'
D7
The sheriff wants a raise
G
My grandpa needs a new stone
E7
To sit up on his grave
D
So I'll keep makin' records
G A#
To pay these damn dues
D
'Cause my mama needs a new house
F#7
My grandma needs a new couch
Bm E7
My uncle needs a bail out or two
G A
'Cause my papa wants a blue truck
D
And my aunt needs a roof
[Bridge]
Come on, JR
E E7 A F#7 E A#dim C#dim F#m B5 E
[Chorus]
A
Gettin' rich means goin' broke
A#dim
The more they take, the more there ain't
E B C#7
No pennies in the piggy left for me
F#
Every dollar that I make
G#
You bet their ass they're gonna take
C#m F#
Every single cent to my name
F#m
Every dollar that I make
B E C#7
Finds its way back home to my family
A
Yeah, every dollar that I make
B
Finds its way back home to my family
How to play Gettin Rich Goin Broke
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What is the starting chord?
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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.