Working For The Man
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G
Hey now, you'd better listen to me, every one of you
G
We got a lotta lotta lotta lotta work to do
G
Forget about your women & that water can
C
Today you're workin' for the man
Am - Em - Am
Oooh, Oooh
So I'm pickin' 'em up & I'm layin' 'em down
I believe he's gonna work me into the ground
I pull to the left, I heave to the right
I oughta kill him but it wouldn't be right
G C
'Cause you're workin' for the man, workin' for the man
G C
You gotta make him a hand, workin' for the man
Am - Em - Am
Oooh, Oooh, Ooooh
Well pick up your feet, we've got a deadline to meet
I wanna see you make it on time
Oh don't relax, I want elbows & backs
I wanna see everybody from behind
'Cause I'm workin' for the man, workin' for the man
I gotta make him a hand, workin' for the man
Well the boss' daughter sneaks in deep water
Every time her daddy's down the line
She says "Meet me tonight, love me right
& everything is gonna be fine"
So I slave all day without much pay
I'm just a-bidin' my time
'Cause the company & the daughter you see
They're both gonna be all mine
Yeah I'm gonna be the man, gonna be the man
Gotta make him a hand if I'm gonna be the man
I'm workin' for the man, workin' for the man
I gotta make him a hand, workin' for the man
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.