Working Class Hero
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Bm A Bm
As soon as you're born they make you feel small
A Bm
By giving you no time instead of it all
A Bm
Till the pain is so big you feel nothing at all
Bm A E Bm
A working class hero is something to be
Bm A E Bm
A working class hero is something to be
Bm A Bm
They hurt you at home and they hit you at school
A Bm
They hate you if you're clever and they despise a fool
A Bm
Till you're so fucking crazy you can't follow their rules
Bm A E Bm
A working class hero is something to be
Bm A E Bm
A working class hero is something to be
Bm A Bm
When they've tortured and scared you for twenty odd years
A Bm
Then they expect you to pick a career
A Bm
When you can't really function you're so full of fear
Bm A E Bm
A working class hero is something to be
Bm A E Bm
A working class hero is something to be
Bm A Bm
Keep you doped with religion and sex and TV
A Bm
And you think you're so clever and classless and free
A Bm
But you're still fucking peasants as far as I can see
Bm A E Bm
A working class hero is something to be
Bm A E Bm
A working class hero is something to be
Bm A Bm
There's room at the top they are telling you still
A Bm
But first you must learn how to smile as you kill
A Bm
If you want to be like the folks on the hill
Bm A E Bm
A working class hero is something to be
Bm A E Bm
A working class hero is something to be
Bm A Bm
If you want to be a hero well just follow me
Bm A Bm
If you want to be a hero well just follow me
How to play Working Class Hero
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 Bm. 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.