The Blue Collar Rock
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[Intro ]
E B E
Chorus
A E B E
Where's it gonna end, when's it gonna stop? Can we slow down so maybe I can get off?
A E F#m E B C#m
My world's tied to the tickin of a time clock
E B E
If my life was a dance it'd be the blue collar rock
Verse One
E B E
Elvis was king, when I was a kid, rock was a thing that Chuck Berry did
A E F#m E B C#m E B E
Now that I'm older and slower and tired, my life is certified solid rock hard
[Refrão]A E B E
Where's it gonna end, when's it gonna stop? Can we slow down so maybe I can get off?
A E F#m E B C#m
My world's tied to the tickin of a time clock
E B E
If my life was a dance it'd be the blue collar rock
Verse Two
B
Coulda been a contender but I never got the chance
E
Coulda been a dancer, never learned to dance
A E F#m E B C#m E B E
Coulda won the game, I just never got the cards, my life is certified solid rock hard
A E B E
Where's it gonna end, when's it gonna stop? Can we slow down so maybe I can get off?
A E F#m E B C#m
My world's tied to the tickin of a time clock
E B E
If my life was a dance it'd be the blue collar rock
Verse Three (inst)
A E B E
A E F#m E B C#m
E B E
Chorus
A E B E
Where's it gonna end, when's it gonna stop? Can we slow down so maybe I can get off?
A E F#m E B C#m
My world's tied to the tickin of a time clock
E B E
If my life was a dance it'd be the blue collar rock
A E F#m E B C#m
My world's tied to the tickin of a time clock
E B E
If my life was a dance it'd be the blue collar rock
How to play The Blue Collar Rock
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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.