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Workin Man Blues

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[Verse 1]
EIt's a big job just gettin' by with nine kids and a wife
But, I been a workin' man dang near all my life
And I'll keep on Aworkin’ long as my two hands are fit to Euse
I Bdrink my beer at a tavern
And Asing a little bit of these workin’ man Eblues
[Verse 2]
EI keep my nose on the grindstone, work hard every day
I might get a little tired on the weekend, after I draw my pay
Gotta' go back Aworkin, come Monday morning I'm right back with the Ecrew
I Bdrink a little beer that evening
SAing a little bit of these workin’ man Eblues
[Verse 3]
ESometimes I think about leaving', do a little bummin' around
I wanna throw my bills out the window, catch a train to another town
I'll go back Aworkin', I gotta buy my kids a brand new pair oEf shoes
I Bdrink a little beer in a tavern
ACry a little bit of these workin’ man Eblues
Here comes that workin' man
[Instrumental Verse]
[Verse 4]
EWell hey, hey, the workin' man, workin' man like me
I ain't never been on welfare, and that's one place I won't be
'Cause I'll keep Aworkin', long as my two hands are fit to Euse
I'll Bdrink my beer at a tavern
ASing a little bit of these workin’ man Eblues
This song's for the workin' man

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The story behind the song

Merle Haggard was a central pioneer of the Bakersfield sound, widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in country music. He built a career spanning over five decades, with many number-one hits on the US country charts. His songs often explored themes of the working class, reflecting his own troubled childhood and past. Playing this song can connect you to the enduring spirit of the working man, a powerful and honest reflection of a life lived through labor.

AI-written from these sources:Merle Haggard — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Workin Man Blues

by Merle Haggard

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[Verse 1]

It's a big job just gettin' by with nine kids and a wife

But, I been a workin' man dang near all my life

A E

And I'll keep on workin’ long as my two hands are fit to use

I drink my beer at a tavern

A E

And sing a little bit of these workin’ man blues

[Verse 2]

I keep my nose on the grindstone, work hard every day

I might get a little tired on the weekend, after I draw my pay

A E

Gotta' go back workin, come Monday morning I'm right back with the crew

I drink a little beer that evening

A E

Sing a little bit of these workin’ man blues

[Verse 3]

Sometimes I think about leaving', do a little bummin' around

I wanna throw my bills out the window, catch a train to another town

A E

I'll go back workin', I gotta buy my kids a brand new pair of shoes

I drink a little beer in a tavern

A E

Cry a little bit of these workin’ man blues

Here comes that workin' man

[Instrumental Verse]

[Verse 4]

Well hey, hey, the workin' man, workin' man like me

I ain't never been on welfare, and that's one place I won't be

A E

'Cause I'll keep workin', long as my two hands are fit to use

I'll drink my beer at a tavern

A E

Sing a little bit of these workin’ man blues

This song's for the workin' man

About Workin Man Blues Chords by Merle Haggard

Learn how to play Workin Man Blues by Merle Haggard with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Workin Man Blues chords”, “Workin Man Blues guitar chords”, or “Merle Haggard Workin Man Blues chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Workin Man Blues chords and for experienced players who want accurate Workin Man Blues lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include E, A, B.

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The chords for "Workin Man Blues" show the original chord names (including E, A, B). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.