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Work Song

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[Intro]
|    Bb   Cm|    Bb   Cm|
|    Bb   Cm|       Bb|
|    Bb   Cm|    Bb   Cm|
|    Bb   Cm|       Bb|
[Verse 1]
  BbBoys workin' on emptyCm  
Is Bbthat the kinda way to face the burning heat?Cm  
  BbI just think about my babyCm  
I'm Bbso full of love I could barely eat
  BbThere's nothing sweeter than my babyCm  
I'd Bbnever want once from the cherry treeCm  
  Bb'Cause my baby's sweet as can Cmbe
She Bbgive me toothaches just from kissin' me
[Chorus]
   GmWhen, my, Ftime comes around
   BbLay me gently in the cold dark Cmearth
   GmNo grave can Fhold my body down
   BbI'll crawl home to her
[Verse 2]
  BbBoys, when my baby found meCm  
BbI was three days on a drunken sinCm  
  BbI woke with her walls around meCm  
BbNothin' in her room but an empty crib
  BbAnd I was burnin' up a feverCm  
I Bbdidn't care much how long I livedCm  
  BbBut I swear I thought I dreamed herCm  
She Bbnever asked me once about the wrong I did
[Chorus]
   GmWhen, my, Ftime comes around
   BbLay me gently in the cold dark Cmearth
   GmNo grave can Fhold my body down
   BbI'll crawl home to her     
   GmWhen, my, Ftime comes around
   BbLay me gently in the cold dark Cmearth
   GmNo grave can Fhold my body down
   BbI'll crawl home to her
[Verse 3]
  BbMy babe would never fret noneCm  
ABbbout what my hands and my body doneCm  
  BbIf the Lord don't forgive meCm  
I'd Bbstill have my baby and my babe would have me
  BbWhen I was kissing on my babyCm  
And Bbshe put her love down soft and sweCmet
  BbIn the low lamp light, I was Cmfree
BbHeaven and hell were words to me
[Chorus]
   GmWhen, my, Ftime comes around
   BbLay me gently in the cold dark Cmearth
   GmNo grave can Fhold my body down
   BbI'll crawl home to her   
   GmWhen, my, Ftime comes around
   BbLay me gently in the cold dark Cmearth
   GmNo grave can Fhold my body down
   BbI'll crawl home to her
[Outro]
|    Bb   Cm|    Bb   Cm|
|    Bb   Cm|    Bb   Cm| Bb  

All chords in this song (4)

The story behind the song

"Work Song" is a gospel-blues track that delves into themes of undying sweetness and devotion in love. The lyrics explore literary themes of love, sin, and religion, often returning to these concepts throughout the song. Hozier himself considers it one of his favorites from his debut album, which is known for its blend of folk, soul, and blues, and its use of religious and literary motifs. When you play this song, you're channeling a deep, almost spiritual commitment to another.

AI-written from these sources:Work Song (Hozier song) — Wikipedia ↗Hozier — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Work Song

by Hozier

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

[Intro]

Bb Cm Bb Cm

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Bb Cm Bb

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Bb Cm Bb Cm

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Bb Cm Bb

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[Verse 1]

Bb Cm

Boys workin' on empty

Bb Cm

Is that the kinda way to face the burning heat?

Bb Cm

I just think about my baby

I'm so full of love I could barely eat

Bb Cm

There's nothing sweeter than my baby

Bb Cm

I'd never want once from the cherry tree

Bb Cm

'Cause my baby's sweet as can be

She give me toothaches just from kissin' me

[Chorus]

Gm F

When, my, time comes around

Bb Cm

Lay me gently in the cold dark earth

Gm F

No grave can hold my body down

I'll crawl home to her

[Verse 2]

Bb Cm

Boys, when my baby found me

Bb Cm

I was three days on a drunken sin

Bb Cm

I woke with her walls around me

Nothin' in her room but an empty crib

Bb Cm

And I was burnin' up a fever

Bb Cm

I didn't care much how long I lived

Bb Cm

But I swear I thought I dreamed her

She never asked me once about the wrong I did

[Chorus]

Gm F

When, my, time comes around

Bb Cm

Lay me gently in the cold dark earth

Gm F

No grave can hold my body down

I'll crawl home to her

Gm F

When, my, time comes around

Bb Cm

Lay me gently in the cold dark earth

Gm F

No grave can hold my body down

I'll crawl home to her

[Verse 3]

Bb Cm

My babe would never fret none

Bb Cm

About what my hands and my body done

Bb Cm

If the Lord don't forgive me

I'd still have my baby and my babe would have me

Bb Cm

When I was kissing on my baby

Bb Cm

And she put her love down soft and sweet

Bb Cm

In the low lamp light, I was free

Heaven and hell were words to me

[Chorus]

Gm F

When, my, time comes around

Bb Cm

Lay me gently in the cold dark earth

Gm F

No grave can hold my body down

I'll crawl home to her

Gm F

When, my, time comes around

Bb Cm

Lay me gently in the cold dark earth

Gm F

No grave can hold my body down

I'll crawl home to her

[Outro]

Bb Cm Bb Cm

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Bb Cm Bb Cm Bb

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About Work Song Chords by Hozier

Learn how to play Work Song by Hozier with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Work Song chords”, “Work Song guitar chords”, or “Hozier Work Song 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 Work Song chords and for experienced players who want accurate Work Song lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Bb, Cm, Gm, F.

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