Poorhouse
View chords used in this chart
C
You walked in...
C G C
Serving me with papers, calling me obscene
C Am
Woman I tried... Just to do my best
C G C
You're gonna put... And you'll take all the rest
Am
The poorhouse
C
The poorhouse
Am G C
Oh, oh, the poorhouse
The chords repeat for the rest of the verses.
How to play Poorhouse
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
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.