Working Poor
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Intro: G C D G
Verse 1:
C G
We are young and we are weak
C G (C)
Just as blank as we are bleak
C G
Too far gone in our heads
C G (C)
We all live and work in the red
[Refrão]
G C D G
We're cold
G C D G
We had done all we've been told
G C D G
There's no court for our case
G C D G
What failure gave us suits our taste
Break: G C D G
Verse 2:
C G
We all bend, we all break
C G (C)
We all forfeit what we make
C G
Too far gone in our heads
C G (C)
We all live and work in the red
[Refrão]
G C D G
We're cold
G C D G
We had done all we've been told
G C D G
There's no court for our case
G C D G
What failure gave us suits our taste
G C D G
There's no money to our names
G C D G
Empty pockets to our graves
G C D G
There's no court for our case
G C D G
What failure gave us suits our taste
How to play Working Poor
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 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.