I'm Going To Work On Maggies Farm Forever
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Intro: C F Am (x2)
[Verso 1]
C F Am
I worked in her fields and under her trees
C F Am
I picked all her cotton it stung me like bees
C F Am
I shoveled her dirt when no one else would
C F Am
I gave her way more than I ever should
F Am
but I'm still here with nothing whatsoever
G F Am G
So I'm gonna work on Maggie's farm forever
[Verso 2]
C F Am
I ground down my knuckles for nothing at all
C F Am
And I've worked on my knees till I couldn't crawl
C F Am
I've felt so worthless I can hardly recall
C F Am
a time before she had me trapped in her wall
F Am
the odds of me leaving are slim to almost never
G F Am
yeah, I'm gonna work on Maggie's farm forever
Solo:
C F Am (x4)
F Am
G F Am
[Verso 3]
C F Am
I've song to myself in the darkest of nights
C F Am
of freedom above me where all is alright
C F Am
But I wake up so cold on a cracked wooden floor
C F Am
and I've got to admit I'm not sure anymore
F Am
yeah I live in this endless misery however,
G F Am G
I'm gonna work on Maggie's farm forever
[Verso 4]
C F Am
I've dreamed to myself with no one around
C F Am
of burning her plantation down to the ground
C Fmaj7 Am
and watching her scream from her third story room
C F Am
and light up my shovel wheelbarrow and broom
C F Am
all burned to the point you could never exhume
C F Am
the filthiest past one could ever endure
G Am
and her/his ashes will smolder the finest perfume
F Am
if I have the strength to get out of this/his room
F Am
But I know no other living whatsoever
G F Am
I'm gonna work on Maggie's farm forever
G F Am
Yeah, I'm gonna work on Maggie's farm forever
How to play I'm Going To Work On Maggies Farm Forever
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.