Working Man chords by
Otis Rush (Official Version)

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Key: D majorDifficulty: Intermediate

Intro 1

Bb7

Eb7

Verse 1
Eb7 
I'm just a workin' man
But I stay busy everyday
Ab7 
I'm just a workin' man
Eb7 
But I stay busy everyday
Bb7 
I have the midnight shift, baby
Db 
Ab 
Eb7 
And I'm gettin' double pay

Verse 2
Eb7 
I'm just a plain hard worker
I only use one simple tool
Ab7 
I'm just  a plain hard worker
Eb7 
I only use one simple tool
Bb7 
I     work hard in the nighttime
Db 
Ab 
Eb7 
Just to keep my  baby cool

Verse 3
Eb7 
I'm no big   time mover
But you'll dig the way I do
Ab7 
I'm no big   time mover
Eb7 
But you'll dig the way I do
Bb7 
Just pay me    for the hour
Db 
Ab 
Eb7 
And I'll do  the work on you

Verse 4
Eb7 
I don't belong  to any union
This is just a one man game
Ab7 
I don't belong  to any union
Eb7 
This is just a one man game
Bb7 
They call me    the working class baller
Db 
Ab 
Eb7 
Your love will never be the same

Solo 1

Eb7

[Fade out]

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TunerE A D G B E

ChordsBb7 Db Ab Eb7 Ab7

Chords

Finger positions, low to high (E A D G B e). 0 is open, x is muted.

Bb7: x-1-3-1-3-x
Db: x-4-6-6-6-x
Ab: 4-6-6-5-4-4
Eb7: x-x-1-3-2-3
Ab7: 4-6-4-5-4-4

Capo: No capo

Transpose: 1

Accurately transcribed by the GuitarTuna team.

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This is the definitive original version of Working Man by Otis Rush, transcribed exactly as it was recorded in the studio. Unlike our simplified arrangement, this chart preserves the precise chord voicings and progressions in the original key of D major. It is designed for guitarists ready to move past the basics and capture the true feel of Otis Rush's performance.

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