Devolution Workin' Man Blues chords by
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Key: Db major•

Intro 1

C

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Verse 1

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I'm a man

Torn in two

State and nation

I've got to choose

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For on these streets

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That I spit upon

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There's no money in my pocket

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No soles on my shoes

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Ain't got no religion

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But the workingman blues

Verse 2

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Oh I, I've got the

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workin' man blues

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Oh I'm kicking the dirt

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C

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off my shoes

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Devolution workingman blues

C

C

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Verse 3

I don't dance

No rich mans tune

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C

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I won't play

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G

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The poor mans fool

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Within these eyes

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That you look upon

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There is fear mixed with pride

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C

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A dangerous device

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For talkin' devolution

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Talkin' workin'man blues

Verse 4

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Oh I, I've got the

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workingman blues

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C

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Oh I'm kickin' the dirt off

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G

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my shoes

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Devolution workingman blues

Interlude 1

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Verse 5

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Devolution working man blues

Interlude 2

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Verse 6

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Oh I, I've got the work

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ingman blues

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Oh I'm kickin' the dirt off

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C

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my shoes

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Oh I,

Verse 7

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I've got the

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workingman blues

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Oh I'm kickin' the dirt

off my shoes

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Verse 8

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Oh I, I've got the

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workingman blues

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Oh I,

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I've got the workingman workingman blues

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Devolution workingman blues

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Chords

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Devolution Workin' Man Blues by The Alarm is Db major.

The primary chords used in Devolution Workin' Man Blues are Db, Ab, Gb, Cb, Eb, Ebm.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 1 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like Db, Ab, Gb, Cb, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Devolution Workin' Man Blues is approximately 111 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Devolution Workin' Man Blues using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

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