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Melvern Taylor
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Key: E major•
Verse 1
D
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A
A

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A

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D
D

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A
A

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Where do all the sailors go
Bm
Bm
2

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G
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when their ships don't come in?
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D

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A
A

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There all working in a five -foot box
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Gm
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Filing boulders and punching clocks
D
D

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And what became of
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A

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what's -her -name?
Bm
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G

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She could sing like a bird
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Bm
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2

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Someone said that she
A
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was getting out
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G

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Cleaned up her mess
Gm
Gm
3

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and then she headed south
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G

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F#
F#
2

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Singing, I always thought that
Bm
Bm
2

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G
G

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I would be somebody
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D

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F#
F#
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And I never thought it
Bm
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G
G

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would come to this
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Bm
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Now I'm just an other workin'
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Gm
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D

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A

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stiff
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D

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A

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Where did all the daydreams go
Bm
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G

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I only know that they're gone
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A
A

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It's just another of the things I've lost
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And now I mind my manners
Gm
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D
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when I'm talking to the boss because I always
F#
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Bm
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thought that I would be somebody
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and I never thought it
Bm
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G
G

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would come to this
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Bm
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A
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Now I'm just an other
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Gm
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work in step
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Gm
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Now I'm just an other work in step
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Open Tuner
Chords

  • D

  • A

  • Bm

    2

  • G

  • Gm

    3

  • F#

    2

Capo: 2

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Working Stiff by Melvern Taylor is E major.

The primary chords used in Working Stiff are E, B, C#m, A, Am, G#.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like E, B, C#m, A, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Working Stiff is approximately 83 beats per minute.

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

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Working Stiff. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Melvern Taylor.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Working Stiff to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for Working Stiff by Melvern Taylor on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.