I Got To Put The Hammer Down
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Intro: B F# X3
B A B F#
I lost my cherry on a side street, to a dirty little woman in the back seat
B A B F#
I was young and wet behind my ears but I've gotten stupid beyond my years
F#
Rollin' in the sticky, rollin' in the Benz, stealing all you women since I don't know when 'cause
B A B F#
I got to put the hammer down
B A B F#
I got to put the hammer down
B A B F#
I was strung out on a heroin kick, with the cops and the government on my dick
B A B F#
I was lookin' out the window for the FBI, with my pipe and a needle just a tryin to get high
F#
The white coat president on my hands, every twenty five seconds I make thirty five grand cause
B A B F#
I got to put the hammer down
B A B F#
I got to put the hammer down
B A A A B
I got to put the hammer, got to put the hammer, got to put the hammer down
Solo over verse
B A B F#
I got to put the hammer down
B A B F#
I got to put the hammer down
B A A A B
I got to put the hammer, got to put the hammer, got to put the hammer down
How to play I Got To Put The Hammer Down
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 B. 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.