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Hard Workin Man

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[Intro]
C
[Verse 1]
I'm a hard workCin' man, I wear a steel hard hat, 
I can Fride, rope, hammer and paint, 
do Cthings with my hands that most men can't. 
I Gcan't get ahead no matter how hard I try, 
I'm gettinCg     really good at barely gettCing by. 
[Verse 2]
Got everything CI own by the sweat of my brow, 
from my Ffour-wheel drive to my cowboy boots, 
CI owe it all to my blue-collar roots. 
Feel like I'm Gworkin' overtime on a runaway train, 
I've got Cto    bust loose from this ball and chain. 
[Chorus 1]
I'm a Fhard,     Ebhard-workin' Cman, 
I've got it Gall on the line for a piece of the Cpromised land. 
And I'm Fburnin' my Ebcandle at both Cends, 
about the only way to Gkeep the fire going is to out-run the Cwind. 
[Solo] 
F Eb C G C
F Eb C G C
[Verse 3]
Come Friday nCight I like to party hard, 
FI carry on with the Cadillac cuties, 
spend my Cwhole week's pay on some weekend beauty. 
GCome Monday morning I'm the first to arrive, 
I ain't Cnothin' but business from nine to five. 
[Chorus 2]
I'm a Fhard,     Ebhard-workin' Cman, 
I've got it Gall on the line for a piece of the Cpromised land. 
And I'm Fburnin' my Ebcandle at both Cends, 
about the only way to Gkeep the fire going is to out-run the Cwind.
I can't wait to Gget up in the mornin', and do it all over Cagain, 
well, I'm a Ghard-livin', hard-CworkiFn' Cman.

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The story behind the song

Brooks & Dunn, a duo known for their country sound, recorded this song. It embodies the spirit of dedication and perseverance, celebrating those who put in an honest day's labor. The song paints a picture of commitment to a craft or way of life, reflecting a core value often found in country music. Playing this song can feel like an anthem for effort and integrity.

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Hard Workin Man

by Brooks & Dunn

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[Intro]

[Verse 1]

I'm a hard workin' man, I wear a steel hard hat,

I can ride, rope, hammer and paint,

do things with my hands that most men can't.

I can't get ahead no matter how hard I try,

C C

I'm getting really good at barely getting by.

[Verse 2]

Got everything I own by the sweat of my brow,

from my four-wheel drive to my cowboy boots,

I owe it all to my blue-collar roots.

Feel like I'm workin' overtime on a runaway train,

I've got to bust loose from this ball and chain.

[Chorus 1]

F Eb C

I'm a hard, hard-workin' man,

G C

I've got it all on the line for a piece of the promised land.

F Eb C

And I'm burnin' my candle at both ends,

G C

about the only way to keep the fire going is to out-run the wind.

[Solo]

F Eb C G C

[Verse 3]

Come Friday night I like to party hard,

I carry on with the Cadillac cuties,

spend my whole week's pay on some weekend beauty.

Come Monday morning I'm the first to arrive,

I ain't nothin' but business from nine to five.

[Chorus 2]

F Eb C

I'm a hard, hard-workin' man,

G C

I've got it all on the line for a piece of the promised land.

F Eb C

And I'm burnin' my candle at both ends,

G C

about the only way to keep the fire going is to out-run the wind.

G C

I can't wait to get up in the mornin', and do it all over again,

G C F C

well, I'm a hard-livin', hard-workin' man.

About Hard Workin Man Chords by Brooks & Dunn

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