Scratching Out A Living
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Intro: D
[Verso 1]
D
Getting up with the chickens
D
Brewing coffee in the kitchen
D
House needs a picking up
D
The dog needs a little love
G
Shave my legs out door
G
Traffic jam I can't afford
D
To get to work late again
D
Hope I catch a second wind
A G
Dead dog tired, giving more than I'm getting
D
Scratching out a living
[Verso 2]
D
Boss keeps a screaming
D
The phone won't stop a ringing
D
Working like a farm truck
D
But nothings ever good enough
G
Gotta get some me time
G
Don't need another frown line
D
I'd Johnny Paycheck 'em fast
D
But lord knows I need the cash
A G
Hands on clock are barley even ticking
D
Scratching out a living
[Pré-Refrão]
G
People say you oughta slow down
D
Cut loose and have some fun
G
Well as nice as all of that sounds
D
Somebody's gotta get the job done
[Refrão]
G
I got bills that need paying
D
Got mouths that need fed
E7
All my times getting taken
A
Sure to be nothing left
[Verso 3]
D
Changing lanes driving 80
D
Gotta pick up the babies
D
Get the supper on the stove
D
Boil the beans heat the rolls
G
Bow your head thank the Lord
G
Fold the clothes sweep the floor
D
Tuck em in, turn out the light
D
Yeah maybe tomorrow night
A G
We'll find a little time for some hugging and some kissing
D
Scratching out a living
[Pré-Refrão]
G
People say you oughta slow down
D
Cut loose and have some fun
G
Well as nice as all of that sounds
D
Somebody's gotta get the job done
[Refrão]
G
I got bills that need paying
D
Got mouths that need fed
E7
All my times getting taken
A
Sure to be nothing left
Guitar Solo
G D A D
Fiddle Solo
G D A D
Outro:
A G
Well maybe one day we'll be front porch sitting
D
Scratching out a living
D
Ooh
D
I'm scratching out a living
How to play Scratching Out A Living
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.