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A Worried Man

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[Intro]
D G D A D
[Chorus]
It Dtakes a worried man to sing a worried song
It Gtakes a worried man to Dsing a worried song
It Dtakes a worried man to sing a worried Bmsong
I'm worried Emnow, but I Awon't be worried Dlong
[Verse]
DGot myself a Cadillac, thirty dollars down
GGot myself a brand new house, Dfive miles out of town
DGot myself a gal named Sue, treats me really fine
Yes, she's my Ababy and I love her all the Dtime
[Chorus]
It Dtakes a worried, worried man to sing a worried, worried song
It Gtakes a worried, worried man to Dsing a worried, worried song
It Dtakes a worried man to sing a worried Bmsong
I'm worried Emnow, but I Awon't be worried Dlong
[Verse]
DI've been away on a business trip, travelin' all around
GI got a gal and her name is Sue, Dprettiest gal in town
DShe sets my mind to worryin' every time I'm gone
I'll be home toAnight, so I won't be worried Dlong
[Chorus]
It Dtakes a worried man to sing a worried song
GIt takes a worried man to Dsing a worried song
DIt takes a worried man to sing a worried Bmsong
I'm worried Emnow, but I Awon't be worried Dlong
[Verse]
DWell, Bob is in the livin' room holdin' hands with Sue
GNicky's at that big front door, Dvowin' to come on through
DWell, I'm here in the closet, oh lord, what shall I do
We're worried Anow, but we won't be worried Dlong
[Chorus]
It Dtakes a worried man to sing a worried song
It Gtakes a worried man to Dsing a worried song
It Dtakes a worried man to sing a worried Bmsong
I'm worried Emnow, but I Awon't be worried Dlong
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The story behind the song

"A Worried Man" is a song brought to prominence by The Kingston Trio, an American folk and pop music group that played a significant role in the folk revival of the late 1950s and 1960s. The trio, known for their influential sound, helped reshape popular music with their recordings. This particular song, released around 1959, embodies the spirit of the folk tradition they championed. Playing it brings to life the feeling of carrying a heavy heart, yet finding a voice through song.

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