Chords with lyrics
Tuning: Standard (
E MajorE 
A augmentedA 
D MajorD 
G+G 
BB E MajorE)
Key: D MajorD
Difficulty: Novice
Verse 1:
D MajorD
For years I've been busting my rear
G+G D MajorD
To make a living but it ain't made
D MajorD
For years I've been trying to pay off my bills
A augmentedA
But they ain't paid
D MajorD 
D7D7
I owe every dime I make, every soul I know
G+G
The higher up I reach the further down I go
D MajorD G+G
And this old broken back of mine is all I've got to show,
D MajorD A augmentedA D MajorD
and anyway a working man can't get nowhere today
Chorus:
D MajorD
Lord, a working man can't get nowhere today
D MajorD A augmentedA
A majorA working man ain't got no time to play
D MajorD G+G
Today I work my fanny off and leave it lay
D MajorD A augmentedA D MajorD
A augmentedA working man can't get nowhere today
Verse 2:
D MajorD
I pay my income tax and the government gives back
G+G D MajorD
What I got coming, Lord, but it ain't much
D MajorD
I paid my child support 'cause I'm a law abiing sort
A augmentedA
And easy touch,
D MajorD D7D7
yet I starve myself to death Trying to keep my family fed,
G+G
I kEep my budget tight Trying to keep myself ahead
D MajorD G+G
but I'd still be deep in debt the day that I fall dead,
D MajorD A augmentedA D MajorD
that's why I say lord, a working man can't get nowhere today
Chorus:
D MajorD
Lord, a working man can't get nowhere today
D MajorD A augmentedA
A majorA working man ain't got no time to play
D MajorD G+G
Today I work my fanny off and leave it lay
D MajorD A augmentedA D MajorD
A augmentedA working man can't get nowhere today
Outro:
D MajorD A augmentedA D MajorD
A augmentedA working man can't get nowhere today
