Working For A Livin
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Working for a Livin (cross Harp is key of D)
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Verse Riff
e---------------
b---------------
g---------------
d-------2-------
a-0-0-4---------
E--------3-3-2-0
Verse 1
A
Somedays won't end ever and somedays pass on by,
A
I'll be working here forever, at least until I die.
A
Dammed if you do, dammed if you don't
A
I'm supposed to get a raise week, you know damn well I won't.
[Refrão]D
Workin' for a livin' (workin')
A
Workin' for a livin' (workin')
G D
Workin' for a livin', livin' and workin'
(Stop)
I'm taking what they giving 'cause I'm working for a livin'.
Instrumental Break (half of verse)
Verse 2
A
Hey I'm not complaining 'cause I really need the work
A
Hitting up my buddy's got me feeling like a jerk
A
Hundred dollar car note, two hundred rent.
A
I get a check on Friday, but it's all ready spent.
REPEAT Chorus
Bridge
G5 D9 G5 D9
Ooh, Ooh, Workin' for a livin'
G5 D9 G5 D9
Ooh, Ooh, taking what they giving
G5 D9 G5 D9
Ooh, Ooh, Workin' for a livin'
G5 D9 D
Ooh, Ooh, Ooh
Break: (Verse Chorus)
A
Buss boy, bartender, ladies of the night
A
Grease monkey, ex-junky, winner of the fight
A
Walking on the streets its really all the same
A
selling souls, rock n' roll, any other day
REPEAT Chorus:
G D
Workin' for a livin', livin' and workin'
A
I'm taking what they giving 'cause I'm working for a livin'.
G D
Workin' for a livin', livin' and workin'
(stop)
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How to play Working For A Livin
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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.