Making Money
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verse 1
E B
Making money, it isn't easy
E G#m A
And it sure won't make you happy
E
So I think it's funny
B A G#m F#m E
We're so concerned with making money
verse 2 (Repeat verse 1 chords)
And money won't keep folks from grieving
And it won't stop love from leaving
So here's my two cents
What's the use in making money
[Refrão] A B E
And I know that life ain't cheap
A B E
And not all good things are free
A B G#m E
But there is no enough and no too much
F#m A
and it seems so strange to me
E
I just think it's funny
B A G#m F#m E
We're so concerned with making money
verse 3
E B
I make my living singing love songs
E G#m A
That I made up 'cause I love songs
E
But folks believe them
B A G#m F#m E
So I'm receiving paper money
verse 4 (Repeat verse chords)
Don't get me wrong, I love my lady
And I probably wouldn't trade her
But life's no better with debts or debtors making money
[Refrão] A B E
And I know that life ain't cheap
A B E
And not all good things are free
A B G#m E
But there is no enough and no too much
F#m A
and it seems so strange to me
E
I just think it's funny
B A G#m F#m E
We're so concerned with making money
E B
Everybody's got their reasons
E G#m A
Finer wines or fairer seasons
E D A G#m F#m E
If we're truthful, we know we're fools for making money
How to play Making Money
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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.