Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E) Verse 1: C# I work hard for what I got E Plenty overtime C# When I clock out I'm worn and beat down But still ready to fly A Here you come with those unsteady eyes C#m Like you been looking for something you cannot find C# Right through me, like my fruit ain't fit for making pie
Chorus: Gm You’ve got to earn my affection F# Put your back into it C# Before we get this show on the road A C# Don't make me lose all my self-respect C#m F# I ain't desperate yet so C# G Come on now, stop acting out and act like you know Verse 2: C#m You’re a beautiful mess C# But every attic has a treasure F# C# And I been known, to throw my apron on And scrub to reveal a shine C#m Let the good lord have mercy on you C#m Before I do If you were in the area and just passing through C# Come correctly, come strong and don't drag your good foot behind Chorus: G You’ve got to earn my affection Put your back into it F#m C# Before we get this show on the road Gm Don't make me lose all my self-respect F# I ain't desperate yet so C# Come on now, stop acting out and act like you know Bridge: C# You set a pretty table and serve me raw meat Ask me to your show but don't save me a seat Say together we can sail, then add me to your fleet G The perfect pair of pants are ruined with the addition of a pleat C# G I demand a flat surface where I can firmly plant my feet C# B And stand, it's my democratic right to say man you should... Chorus: C# You’ve got to earn my affection Put your back into it F# C#m Before we get this show on the road C# Don't make me lose all my self-respect F#m I ain't desperate yet so C# Come on now, stop acting out and act like you know
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