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             The Working Man - Creedence Clearwater Revival
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Tuning: Standard
Intro:
C#
Well, I was C#born on a sunday; F#on thursday I had me a C#job.
I was F#born on a sunday; Aby thursday I was C#workin out on the job.
I aint G#never had no day off F#since I learned right from C#wrong.
C#Said I was bad, F#I did something to her head.C#  
Mama F#said I was bad, AI did something to her C#head.
And Apoppa threw me out, F#ooh, said, I gotta earn my own C#way.
Break:
C#  F#  C#
F#  A   C#
A   F#  C#
Chorus:
C#I aint never been in trouble;
F#I aint got the time.
C#I dont mess around with magic, child.
F#What I got is mine.
C#Whatever you say, lordF#, well, thats what Im gonna C#do.
F#Whatever you say, Awell, thats what Im gonna C#do.
cause AIm the working man, F#lord and I do the job for C#you.
Break:
C#  F#  C#
F#  A   C#
A   F#  C#
(Repeat Chorus)
C#Every friday, F#well, thats when I get C#paid.
Dont F#take me on friday, lord, Acause thats when I get C#paid.
ALet me die on saturday nightF#, ooh, before sunday gets my C#head.

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The story behind the song

"The Working Man" captures the grit and grind of everyday labor, a common theme for Creedence Clearwater Revival. The band, known for its distinctive American rock sound, often explored narratives of ordinary life and struggle. This song embodies the spirit of those who toil, reflecting the dedication and perseverance inherent in their daily efforts. It plays like an anthem for the tireless, celebrating the dignity found in hard work.

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The Working Man

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The Working Man - Creedence Clearwater Revival

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Tuning: Standard

Intro:

C# F# C#

Well, I was born on a sunday; on thursday I had me a job.

F# A C#

I was born on a sunday; by thursday I was workin out on the job.

G# F# C#

I aint never had no day off since I learned right from wrong.

C# F# C#

Said I was bad, I did something to her head.

F# A C#

Mama said I was bad, I did something to her head.

A F# C#

And poppa threw me out, ooh, said, I gotta earn my own way.

Break:

C# F# C#

F# A C#

A F# C#

Chorus:

I aint never been in trouble;

I aint got the time.

I dont mess around with magic, child.

What I got is mine.

C# F# C#

Whatever you say, lord, well, thats what Im gonna do.

F# A C#

Whatever you say, well, thats what Im gonna do.

A F# C#

cause Im the working man, lord and I do the job for you.

Break:

C# F# C#

F# A C#

A F# C#

(Repeat Chorus)

C# F# C#

Every friday, well, thats when I get paid.

F# A C#

Dont take me on friday, lord, cause thats when I get paid.

A F# C#

Let me die on saturday night, ooh, before sunday gets my head.

About The Working Man Chords by Creedence Clearwater Revival

Learn how to play The Working Man by Creedence Clearwater Revival with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “The Working Man chords”, “The Working Man guitar chords”, or “Creedence Clearwater Revival The Working Man 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 The Working Man chords and for experienced players who want accurate The Working Man lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C#, F#, A, G#.

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The chords for "The Working Man" show the original chord names (including C#, F#, A, G#). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.