Hardworkin Man - Billy Joe Shaver

Hardworkin Man

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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: DCapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Intro]
G A D
 
[Verse 1]
D
I am a hard workin’ man
E
Yes a doing the best that I can
G A
I’m a easy to please
D
And I do in a squeeze
G A D
Yeah I am a hard workin’ man
 
[Verse 2]
D
My hands is both callused and worn
E
There some fingers that gone awful worn
G A
I’m a rough as a cow
D
But I do a good job
G A D
Yeah I am a hard workin’ man
 
[Chorus]
D E
A hard workin' man, yes I am
G A D
I’m a hard workin’ man
D
I’m a salt of the earth
E
All across this great land
G A D
Yes I am a hard workin’ man
 
[Instrumental]
D D D D
E E E E
G A D D
G A D D
 
[Verse 3]
D
On the day that I lay down and die
E
There ain’t too many folks gonna cry
G A
But I’ll bet you my boots
D
I won’t be wearing no suit
G A D
When I say my last good goodbye
 
[Chorus]
D E
A hard workin’ man, hallelujah
G A D
I’m a hard workin’ man
D
I’m a salt of the earth
E
All across this great land
G A D
Yes I am a hard workin’ man
G A D
Yeah I am a hard workin’ man
 
[Outro]
G A D

How to play Hardworkin Man

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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.

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