Hard Hat And A Hammer
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[Intro ]2x: E A B
E A B
Lace-up boots and faded jeans
E A B
A homemade sandwich, a half jug of tea
E A B
Average Joe, average pay
E A B
Same ol' end and same ol' day
E A B
But there's nothing wrong with a hard hat and a hammer
E A B
Kind of glue that sticks this world together
E A B7
Hands of steel and cradle of the Promised Land
( E A B ) (2x)
God bless the working man
E A B
All week long making a living
E A B
Life keeps takin', he keeps giving
E A B
Behind the scene, below the grade
E A B
Hardly noticed but part of everything
A B
But there's nothing wrong with a hard hat and a hammer
E A B
Kind of glue that sticks this world together
E A B7
Hands of steel and cradle of the Promised Land
( E A B ) (2x) E A B7
God bless the working man
E A B
He gives his life then fades away
E A B
Another young man takes his place
E A B
Average Joe, average pay
E A B
Same ol end, same old' day
E A B
But there's nothing wrong with a hard hat and a hammer
E A B
Kind of glue that sticks this world together
E A B7
Hands of steel and cradle of the Promised Land
E A B
No, there's nothing wrong with a hard hat and a hammer
E A B
Kind of glue that sticks this world together
E A B7
Hands of steel and cradle of the Promised Land
E A
God bless the working man
B E A
The working man
B E A B
Oh, the working man
E
and woman.
How to play Hard Hat And A Hammer
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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.