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Poor Folks

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Poor Folks by Brandon Sandefur in the key of C

Intro
   C                 C

Verse 1
C  Laid Up On The Creek Bank, Soaking Up The Shade
CYeah, Baby, The Sky Is Clear, I'd Say I've Got It Made
And FI Aint Had My Fish Bite And I Don't Give A Damn
There CAin't No Place I'd Rather Be Than Right Here Where I Am
This GIs The Life I've Been PurFsuing
Yeah I CWonder What The GPoor Folks CDo

Verse 2
CA Couple Singles In My Pocket, It's All I Got To My Name.
CBut Days Like This, They Don't Cost Me A Dime, So I'm Ahead Of The Game
The FStation On The Radio, It's Playing A Way This Song
I CBet He Would Say, Hank Done It This Way,
CNo, Waylon Would Not Be Wrong

Chorus
GCome Sundown, Now Be FRuined A#​
Yeah I CWonder What The GPoor Folks CDoing
The FWorlds In A Race A Feverous Pace
While CI'm Getting On At A Crawl
But FTake It From CMe The FBest Days Are Free
And DWho Says I Ain't Got It GAll

Solo
C   C   C   C   F   F   C   C    G   F   C  G  C

Chorus
GCome Sundown, I'll Be FRuined A#​
Yeah I CWonder What The GPoor Folks CDoing
The FWorlds In A Race A Feverous Pace
While CI'm Getting On At A Crawl
But FTake It From CMe Lifes FBest Days Are Free
And DWho Says I Ain't Got It GAll

Verse 3
You Can CBet The Meters Running My Babys Wondering Where I've Been
CSo I'm Checking My Line This One Last Time, I'm Going To Pack It In
She'll FBe On That Old Porch Swing When I Stroll Up The Lane
ToCgether We'll Swing In Harmony To The Squeaking Of The Chain
These GHard Times They Aint Nothing FTo Em
I CWonder What The GPoor Folks Are CDoing

Chorus
GCome Sundown, I'll Be FRuined
This GIs The Life I've Been PurFsuing
Yeah I CWonder What The GPoor Folks CDoing
Man I Wonder What The GPoor Folks CDoing C   C   C​
Also available in: D (Original) E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Poor Folks?

The chords for Poor Folks are: C, F, G, A#, D

What is the original key of Poor Folks?

The original key is D.

What is the difficulty of playing Poor Folks?

The difficulty level is Beginner.

Can I play Poor Folks in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Poor Folks be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Poor Folks on ukulele?

Chord Poor Folks can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Poor Folks?

Poor Folks uses 5 chords: C, F, G, A#, D

What is the easiest way to play Poor Folks?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Poor Folks released in?

Poor Folks was released in the 2020s. See more 2020s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Poor Folks?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Poor Folks to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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