Hes A Welder - E. Frank Murphy

Hes A Welder

View chords used in this chart
Simplificar
Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: GCapotraste: Sem capotraste
***Big thanks to martink12au for his input into creating this Tab.***
Tabbed by Robert Da Prato 23rd July, 2023
 
Song inspired by CJ Burrows for his mate , a welder!
 
Define:
* Single Srums
( ) Designated Riff
 
(E F G) G (A B C) C (D) D ( A B D G) G (G)
e|------------3-|------------3-|------------|------------------|--------------|
B|------------3-|------------5-|------------|------------------|--------------|
G|------------4-|------------5-|------------|------------------|--------------| A guide
D|------------5-|------------5-|------------|--------0-4-4/5br-|--------3/5br-|
A|------------5-|0-0-1-0-1/2-3-|7br----5br~-|0h2h3-0-----------|0h2-3-0-------|
E|0-0-1-0-1/2-3-|--------------|------------|------------------|--------------|
to these great riffs!
 
****************************************************************************
 
[Intro]
(G \ B G)
e|-------3--|
B|-------3--| Fast strums sliding down to B then G.
G|12-\-4-4--|
D|12-\-4-5--|
A|10-\-2-5--|
E|-------3--|
 
N.C. C* D* G*
He used to be a pretty nice feller but now... he's a welder.
 
[Instrumental]
(E F G) G (A B C) C (D) D ( A B D G) G
 
[Verse 1]
G C
He's got arthritic knees and a mattress full of fleas.
D G
He's in the bar... most every night.
G C
He doesn't get along if you look at him just wrong.
D G
He'll flare up... try to pick a fight.
 
[Verse 2]
G C
He's got sores on both his hands... he can sometimes barely stand.
D D G
He thinks... he's got a master plan.
G
He's obnoxious and he's rude.
C
Got a real bad attitude...
D D G
But in his mind he thinks that he's just grand.
 
[Instrumental]
(E F G) G (A B C) C (D) D ( A B D G) G
G C D G
G C D G
(E F G) G (A B C) C (D) D ( A B D G) G
 
[Verse 3]
G C
He don't need no luck just his big old welding truck.
D G
A welder's helper is his only friend.
C
He got money in the bank and diesel in his tank.
D D7 G
A good life for him will never end.
 
[Outro]
G C D G
He used to be a pretty nice feller, but now... he's a welder.
G
Life for him just got a whole lot
C D G (G)
Better cause now... he's a pipeline welder.
G C D G
He used to be a pretty nice feller but now... he's a welder.
G
Life for him just got a whole lot
C D G (G)
Better cause now... he's a pipeline welder.
 
[Instrumental]
(E F G) G (A B C) C (D) D ( A B D G) G
(E F G) G (A B C) C (D) D ( A B D G) G G/B* G*

How to play Hes A Welder

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 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.

Advertisement
Advertisement