Poor Mans Son
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G
Stone cold broke in the middle of the winter
D4 G
oh like a poor man's son
G
Stone cold broke in the middle of the winter
D4 G
oh like a poor man's son
D C9
my father was a hard earned worker
Em G
my mother has a heart of gold
D C9
i was never much younger
Em G
but i feel twice as old
G
Stone cold broke in the middle of the winter
D4 G
oh like a poor man's son
G
Stone cold broke in the middle of the winter
D4 G
oh like a poor man's son
D C9
but i've got money for food
Em G
and a little bit of gasoline
D C9
i've got plenty of time
Em G
but i want everything now
D4 C G
but i don't need no gold or silver
D4 C G
i only need a few new things
D4 C G
oh i'll buy pearls for my lover
D4 C G
oh and a brand new set of guitar strings
G
Stone cold broke in the middle of the winter
D4 G
oh like a poor man's son
G
Stone cold broke in the middle of the winter
D4 G
oh like a poor man's son
D C9
i feel a cold wind blowin'
Em G
dark clouds form on the western sky
D C9
i've got a feelin' like known
Em G
everyone here will one day die
G
Stone cold broke in the middle of the winter
D4 G
oh like a poor man's son
G
Stone cold broke in the middle of the winter
D4 G
oh like a poor man's son
D C9
i see a bright star shinin'
Em G
i love bethlehem town
D C9
i hear a Chorus of angels
Em G
Singing out loud the sweetest sound
D C9
oh brothers lets go down
Em G
let's go down won't you come on down
D C9
oh brohters let's go down
Em G
down in the river to pray
D C9
oh brothers lets go down
Em G
let's go down won't you come on down
D C9
oh brohters let's go down
Em G
down in the river to pray
D4 C G
but i don't need no gold or silver
D4 C G
i only need a few new things
D4 C G
oh i'll buy pearls for my lover
D4 C G
oh and a brand new set of guitar strings
How to play Poor Mans Son
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.