Scratch My Back
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Intro: A# Am Gm F (F Gm Am)
A# Am Gm F (F Gm Am)
who knows if one day you're gonna be an honest man?
A# Am Gm F (F Gm Am)
who knows if you'll work and fight to reach the frontline seat?
A# Am Gm F (F Gm Am)
but right now you don't need to care or think about your life goals
A# Am Gm F (F Gm Am)
you find someone to do the dirty job while you stretch your legs
Gm F
'cause you're so much clever
Gm F
you're so much smarter
Gm F
why waste your time on working
Gm F
if i's so easy to lie?
so you say,
A# Am A# Am
scratch my back, scratch my back
A# Am A# Am
scratch my back, scratch my back
A# Am Gm F (F Gm Am)
who knows if one day you'll be a part of the working force?
A# Am Gm F (F Gm Am)
who knows if you'll help to build the world you claim to be yours?
Gm F
'cause you're so much clever
Gm F
you're so much smarter
Gm F
why waste your time on working
Gm F
if i's so easy to lie?
so you say,
A# Am A# Am
scratch my back, scratch my back
A# Am A# Am
scratch my back, scratch my back
Dm C Bb Am
such a big world to see, such a short life to live
Dm C Bb
why should you spend your time on working now?
C
just let them do it while you smile!
A# Am Gm F (F Gm Am)
who knows if one day you're gonna be an honest man?
A# Am Gm
who knows if one day you'll be a part... not right now!
A# Am A# Am
scratch my back, scratch my back boy
A# Am A# Am
scratch my back, you gotta scratch my back
A# Am
scratch my back (x4)
A# Am Gm F
who knows if one day you're gonna be an honest man?
A# Am Gm F
who knows if one day you're gonna stay along the way?
How to play Scratch My Back
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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.