🎸 Intro: N.C. E 🎸 Verse 1: E I grew up in ragged clothes with dirt all on my hands, A Daddy told me son one day you’re gonna be a man. E When that day comes ‘round you can’t be caught off of your guard. B E He taught me how to keep my word and play an old guitar.
🎸 Verse 2: E Momma was a welder, worked her days in old blue jeans. A She taught us all about hard work and how to chase after a dream. E She said if they don’t like you that's just how some people are. B E Worry about yourself my son and it’ll take you far. 🎸 Chorus: A E A E This old world goes ‘round, and it won’t show you how, G E G E To earn what you need, if you got a hungry mouth to feed. D E D E Get up on your feet, take your troubles to the street. G* D* E Pick yourself up if you’re comin’ apart at the seams. Pedal Steel & Guitar Solos: A E A E G E G E A E A E G E C* G* E 🎸 Verse 3: E I guess that my story ain’t just like everybody else, A I’ve seen the gates of heaven and I’ve broke the chains of hell. E I may not know much but I know one thing is for sure, B E The good and bad things that you do will end up at your door. 🎸 Chorus: A E A E This old world goes ‘round, and it won’t show you how, G E G E To earn what you need, if you got a hungry mouth to feed. D E D E Get up on your feet, take your troubles to the street. D A E Pick yourself up if you’re comin’ apart at the seams. A E A E This old world goes ‘round, and it won’t show you how, G E G E To earn what you need, if you got a hungry mouth to feed. D E D E Get up on your feet, take your troubles to the street. D A E Pick yourself up if you’re comin’ apart at the seams. G* D* E Lord, you just pick yourself up if you’re comin’ apart at the seams. 🎸 Outro: E N.C. A*
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