Poor Mans Son
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A nice pop song from the '60s - e few strange chord/key changes but it does work - have fun
Poor Man's Son â??The Rockin' Berries
Intro
D G A D
D G A D
Verse
D G D G
I'm up each day with the risin' sun
D G D G A
I've got a job and it must be done
Bb Am
I leave for work feelin' good 'cause you're on my mind
Bb D
Each part of you help me pass the time
Am7 D
I'm a poor man's son
Bridge 1
Eb Fm Eb C
Push, push, and moan on workin' with a smile
Eb Fm Eb Ab
Just lovin' you makes it all worthwhile
B Bb
I'll get my pay like the rest when the week is through
B Eb
Gonna buy you something that pleases you
Bbm7 Eb
I'm poor man's son
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Bridge 2
Cm F13 F7 Bb
No man, rich or poor could ever love you any more, woo
Eb Fm Eb Bb
I work my hands nearly to the bone
F Gm F Ab
This boss of mine never lets me go
B Bb
I'm workin' hard every day for the things we plan
B Eb
I love you so, 'cause you understand
Bbm7 Eb
I'm a poor man's son
Solo
E A E A
E A E A B
Outro
C Bm
That's why I'm up every day with the risin' sun
C E
I've got this job and it will be done
Bm7 E
I'm a poor man's son
Bm7 E
I'm a poor man's son
Bm7 E
I'm a poor man's son
How to play Poor Mans Son
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.