Working With My Hands
View chords used in this chart
Intro: Am Em G D (x2)
C
I wonder if i ever can
Fmaj7
Be an ordinary man
Em
Maybe an electrician
G
A shoemaker or a clerk
C
My burning creativity
Fmaj7
Is gonna be the death of me
Em
I'd really rather be a salesman
G
A carpenter or a thief
Fm
Oh, what a drag
Cm
To be overpaid and educated
Eb Bb G#
I wish i was working with my hands
Fm
Wouldn't it be such a relief
Cm
To turn off my mind and draw the blinds
Eb Bb G
I wish i was working with my hands
instrumental
C - Fmaj7 - Em - G
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My burning creativity
Is gonna be the death of me
I'd really rather be a sailor
A bricklayer or a chef
How to play Working With My Hands
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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.