Working Class Hero (ver. 2)
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Capo 2nd Fret
Am G Am
As soon as you're born they make you feel small
C G Am
By giving you no time instead of it all
G Am
Till the pain is so big you feel nothing at all
Am D G Am
A working class hero is something to be
Am D G Am
A working class hero is something to be
Am G Am
They hurt you at home and they hit you at school
C G Am
They hate you if you're clever and they despise a fool
Am G Am
Till you're so fucking crazy you can't follow their rules
Am D G Am
A working class hero is something to be
Am D G Am
A working class hero is something to be
Am G Am
When they've tortured and scared you for twenty odd years
C G Am
Then they expect you to pick a career
Am G Am
When you can't really function you're so full of fear
Am D G Am
A working class hero is something to be
Am D G Am
A working class hero is something to be
Am G Am
Keep you doped with religion and sex and T.V.
C G Am
And you think you're so clever and classless and free
Am G Am
But you're still fucking peasants as far as I can see
Am D G Am
A working class hero is something to be
Am D G Am
A working class hero is something to be
Am G Am
There's room at the top they are telling you still
C G Am
But first you must learn how to smile as you kill
Am G Am
If you want to be like the folks on the hill
Am D G Am
A working class hero is something to be
Am D G Am
A working class hero is something to be
C G Am
If you want to be a hero well just follow me
C G Am
If you want to be a hero well just follow me
How to play Working Class Hero (ver. 2)
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 Am. 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.