Hammer And Nail
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[(INTRO) ]
G, C, G
(VERSE 1)
G C G
My boss man said you better get to work before i have to let you go
A D
He just walks around and he pays no mind to the sweat dripping off of my nose
G C
But after 10 long years of him dogging me out there's one thing i learned well
G D G
I'd rather be a hammer than a nail
(VERSE 2?)
G C G
My girlfriend she went out on me a hundred and fifty one times
A D
At least she was honest enough to admit it when she wasn't too busy lying
G C
But i came to a realization the last time she kicked my tail
G D G C, G, D, G
I'd rather be a hammer than a nail
(CHORUS)
D G
If you've ever been on the receiving end then you know what it's like
C G D
A losing situation has been the story of my life
G C
But i ain't gonna let it beat me down and someday i'll prevail
G D G C, G, D, G
I'd rather be a hammer than a nail
(VERSE 3)
G C G
I climbed in the ring with Roberto Duran and the punches began to rain down
A D
He hit me with a dozen hard upper cuts and my corner threw in the towel
G C
I asked him why he had to knock me out and he summed it up real well
G D G C
He said i'd rather be a hammer than a nail
(END)
G D G
I'd rather be a hammer than a nail
How to play Hammer And Nail
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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.