Manual Labor
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Capo 2
Intro C G D D G
Verse 1
G D
From the garden of eden right on up to today
D G
By the sweat of his brow is how a mans supposed to earn his pay
G D
But the VIP's and the rich folks of this land
D G
Think manual labor ain't nothing but a Mexican
G
Who swam the Rio Grande
G D
Manual Labor that old back breaker him
D G
Sure knows how to make a fool out of folks like me
G D
It throws your muscle in hustle and it numbs your brain
D G
Then it hauls you off down the tracks like a run away train
[Refrão] C G
Oh manual labor you, you old back breaker you
D D
I must have mistaken you, for a true blue friend you've never been
C G
My youth and my good time spent, don't know where my money went
D D
I like how the government, got more than their share oh well who cares
C G
I'm a gettin' on a holy road, send a dollar to a TV show
D D
God knows how the money goes, when your saving a soul, big save-on soul
Solo (In the key of A) C G D D G
Chorus repeat and fade
How to play Manual Labor
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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.