Tom Foster
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Intro
C
[Verso 1]
C G
I'm a businessman; I work all day and night
Am F
I'm Making deals, trying to make it right
C G
But no matter what I do, it seems like I can't win
Am F
Money comes in; then it goes out again
C G
Oh, businessman blues, got me feeling low
Am F
Can't escape this life, no matter where I go
C G
I thought the money and power, would set me free
Am F
But all I got is this endless misery
C G Am F
[Verso 2]
C G
I've got a nice car, a big house on a hill
Am F
But I'm always chasing, that dollar bill
C G
Never a moment's peace, always on the run
Am F
I'm paying for success, with all my fun
C G
Oh, businessman blues, got me feeling low
Am F
Can't escape this life, no matter where I go
C G
I thought the money and power, would set me free
Am F
But all I got is this endless misery
C G Am F
Solo
C G Am F
C G Am F
Am C
I thought this life was what I wanted to be
Am C
But now I'm wishing for a little simplicity
Am C
Gotta find a way to break these chains of mine
Am C G F
or I'll be singing the business blues until the end of time
F
C G
Oh, businessman blues, got me feeling low
Am F
Can't escape this life, no matter where I go
C G
I thought the money and power, would set me free
Am F
But all I got is this endless misery
C G Am F
Outro
C G
So I keep on working till the break of dawn
Am F
Hoping one day, I'll find a way out of this storm
C G
But till then, I'll keep singing my song
Am F C
Businessman blues, all day long
How to play Tom Foster
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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.