Poor Thing
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: GCapotraste: Sem capotraste
From the album, Get Some (2000)
Rob Bullington (aka Mahlon Hackensaw)
[Intro]
G C G D
G C G D G
G C G D
G C G D G
[Verse]
G C G D
You promised to take me to bed dear, you said that we’d find a place to sleep
G C G D G
I woke up on the floor dear, you broke your promise to me
G C G D
You told me to get a job dear, I’m working most days through
G C G D G
I’m tired of putting in your work dear, I’m tired of working for you
[Chorus]
C G
I’m leaving tomorrow, for Mexico City
G D
Well I’m gone, and I don’t know if I’ll be back
G C
My money’s in my shoes
G D G
I’m a poor thing! Won’t you cut me some slack?
[Instrumental]
G C G D
G C G D G
G C G D
G C G D G
[Verse]
G C G D
You want me for a rocking chair, my knees are all worn down
G C G D G
This chair could be the end of me, and I just want to sit down
G C G D
You promised to take me to bed dear, you said that we’d find a place to sleep
G C G D G
I woke up on the floor dear, you broke your promise to me
[Chorus]
C G
I’m leaving tomorrow, for Mexico City
G D
Well I’m gone, and I don’t know if I’ll be back
G C
My money’s in my shoes
G D G
I’m a poor thing! Won’t you cut me some slack?
[Instrumental]
G C G D
G C G D G
G C G D
G C G D G
How to play Poor Thing
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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.