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Honest Man Blues

Rob Heron & The Tea Pad Orchestra

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Honest Man Blues by Rob Heron & The Tea Pad Orchestra in the key of C

Level: Beginner Decade: 2020s Genre: Jazz / Blues Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Happy / Upbeat View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
C  C  C  C  F7  F7  C  C  G7 C

Chorus
CI'm Just A Working Man Playing Music For A Living
CMake All The Money From Singing And Picking
F7Spend All The Money On Beer And Liquor
CIt'll Take Me To My Grave Quicker
I'm A G7Hard Up Drinking Son Of A Gun
At CLeast I Am An Honest Man

Solo
C  C  C  C  F7  F7  C  C  G7 C

Verse 1
CNot Like Those Two-Faced, Lying Through The Teeth Politicians
CSwanning Around And Abusing Their Position
F7Starting Up Bills, Selling Ammunition
C  Just Another Rock And Roll Musician
I'm A G7Hard Up Drinking Son Of A Gun
At CLeast I Am A Working Man

Chorus
CI Playing Music For A Living
CMake All The Money From Singing And Picking
F7Spend All The Money On Beer And Liquor
CIt'll Take Me To My Grave Quicker
I'm A G7Hard Up Drinking Son Of A Gun
At CLeast I Am An Honest Man

Solo
C  C  C  C  F7  F7  C  C  G7 C

Verse 2
CNot Like Those Men We Call Bankers
CBut We Just Know That Just Shoot Them Gankers
F7Doing What They Want Without Any Sanction
CI'm Just A Poor Boy Looking For The Answers
I'm A G7Hard Up Drinking Son Of A Gun
At CLeast I Am A Working Man

Chorus
CI Playing Music For A Living
CMake All The Money From Singing And Picking
F7Spend All The Money On Beer And Liquor
CIt'll Take Me To My Grave Quicker
I'm A G7Hard Up Drinking Son Of A Gun
At CLeast I Am An Honest Man

Solo
C  C  C  C  F7  F7  C  C  G7 G7  C
C  C  C  C  F7  F7  C  C  G7 G7  C
C  C  C  C  F7  F7  C  C  G7 G7  C
C  C  C  C  F7  F7  C  C  G7 G7  C

Verse 3
CWell, I Pay My Taxes, I'll Fill My Ration
CBut I Don't Think That's Money Well Spent
F7Maybe It's Time For The Government ToC Tax The Dirty Hell Out Of The 1%
I'm A G7Hard Up Drinking Son Of A Gun
At Least I Am A CWorking Man

Chorus
CI Playing Music For A Living
CMake All The Money From Singing And Picking
F7Spend All The Money On Beer And Liquor
CIt'll Take Me To My Grave Quicker
I'm A G7Hard Up Drinking Son Of A Gun
At CLeast I Am An Honest Man

Solo
C  C  C  C  F7  F7  C  C  G7 C
Also available in: G (Original) D E A

FAQ

What are the chords for Honest Man Blues?

The chords for Honest Man Blues are: C, F7, G7

What is the original key of Honest Man Blues?

The original key is G.

What is the difficulty of playing Honest Man Blues?

The difficulty level is Beginner.

Can I play Honest Man Blues in another key?

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

Can Honest Man Blues be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Honest Man Blues on ukulele?

Chord Honest Man Blues can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Honest Man Blues?

Honest Man Blues uses 3 chords: C, F7, G7

What is the easiest way to play Honest Man Blues?

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 Honest Man Blues released in?

Honest Man Blues was released in the 2020s. See more 2020s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Honest Man Blues?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Honest Man Blues 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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