It Works For Me
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**CAPO 2**
In the brackets ie(D A Bm) are little walkdowns in between lines,
one quick strum on each chord then go into next line.
Intro: D D9 D (x2)
D D9 D
Never owned a brand new car never worked in a white collar
Bm
Never held a woman longer than I held one single dollar
Em
Never went out chasin' rainbows cause there can't be that much to it
A Asus A
Even if I found my pot of gold I'd probably piss right through it
D D9 D (D A Bm)
I can't remember ever wanting for one second of my life
Bm (Bm A G)
Even if I did it cost too much to ever pay the price
G (G D/F# Em)
I don't dance out on the dark side ain't no secrets I can tell
Em Asus D
So you don't have to say a prayer for me, I just said one for myself
Chorus:
G A D
I'm livin' my li--fe under my terms
G A Bm
I'm callin' the shots as far as I can see
G A D D/F# G
I don't owe nobody nothin' I don't answer to a soul
D/F# Em A D
Might not work for you, but it works for me
D D9 D (x2)
D D9 D
I've been bent and bruised and broken and flat busted once or twice
Bm
I brought most of it upon myself but I never compromised
Em
My pride's too hard to swallow so I've chewed a lot of it
A Asus A
Mild mannered and soft hearted and hard headed as you get
D D9 D (D A Bm)
I live out on the backroads where I walk my country mile
Bm (Bm A G)
And if it's so good in the city why don't anybody smile
G (G D/F# Em)
The traffic's always heavy and the air ain't fit to breathe
Em Asus D
I ain't saying that it's wrong for you it just don't make sense to me
REPEAT CHORUS
How to play It Works For Me
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 D. 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.