Hammers
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CAPO: 3
Intro: G C G C
G C
Saw the swing of the hammer
G C
Heard the crack of the ball
G C
Saw the tenement tumble
G C G-D
Saw the tenement fall
C
Saw the baby in the manger___
G C G C
He was sleeping through it all
G C
Well, I read a story
G C
About a man in a room
G C
I guess he spoke his mind, but
G C G-D
I guess he spoke too soon
C
Well, he should've kept them guessing___
G C G C
Instead of howling at the moon
G C
Shoved my hands in my pockets
G C
And I shuffled in time
G C
Took my place at the back of
G C G-D
The unemployment line
C
Standing like a statue___
G C
Deaf dumb and blind
G C
Deaf dumb and blind
Instrumental: G C G C G C G C D C G D G C G C
G C
Saw the swing of the hammer
G C
Heard the crack of the ball
G C
Saw the tenement tumble
G C G-D
Saw the tenement fall
C
Saw the baby in the manger___
G C
He was sleeping through it all
G C
Through it all
G C G-D C G D G
Through it all
How to play Hammers
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
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.