Key: A · Capo: 2nd fret · BPM: 131 · Difficulty: Beginner · Chords: G, D, Em, C, Am
[Verse] G D There's an evening' haze settlin' Over the town Em G Starlight by the edge of the creek C G The buyin' power of The proletariat's gone down Am D Money's gettin' shallow and weak G The place I love best is D A sweet memory Em G It's a new path that we trod C G They say low wages are a reality Am D If we want to compete abroad [Verse] G My cruel weapons have been D put on the shelf Em G Come sit down on my knee C You are dearer to G Me than myself Am D As you yourself can see G I'm listening' to D The steel rails hum Em G Got both eyes tight shut C Just sitting here trying to G Keep the hunger from Am D Creeping it's way into my gut [Chorus] C Meet me at the bottom, G Don't lag behind Am G Bring me my boots and shoes C You can hang back or fight G your best on the front line Am Sing a little bit of these D G Workingman's blues [Verse] G Now, I'm sailing' on back, D ready for the long haul Em G Tossed by the winds and the seas C G I'll drag them all down to hell and I'll stand them at the wall Am D I'll sell them to their enemies G D I'm trying' to feed my soul with thought Em Gonna sleep off the G Rest of the day C Sometimes no one wants G What we got Am Sometimes you can't D Give it away [Verse] G Now the place is ringed D With countless foes Em G Some of them may be deaf and dumb C G No man, no woman knows Am D The hour that sorrow will come G In the dark I hear D The night birds call Em G I can hear a lover's breath C I sleep in the kitchen with G My feet in the hall Am D Sleep is like a temporary death [Chorus] C Meet me at the bottom, G Don't lag behind Am C Bring me my boots and shoes C You can hang back or fight G your best on the front line Am Sing a little bit of these D G Workingman's blues [Verse] G Well, they burned my barn, D they stole my horse Em G I can't save a dime C I got to be careful, G I don't want to be forced Am D Into a life of continual crime G I can see for myself that D the sun is sinking Em G How I wish you were here to see C Tell me now, G am I wrong in thinking Am D That you have forgotten me? [Verse] G Now they worry and they hurry D And they fuss and they fret Em G They waste your nights and days C G Them I will forget Am. D But you I'll remember always G Old memories of you to D Me have clung Em G You've wounded me with words C Gonna have to straighten G out your tongue Am It's all true, D Everything you have heard [Chorus] C Meet me at the bottom, G don't lag behind Em G Bring me my boots and shoes C You can hang back or G Fight your best on The front line Am Sing a little bit of D G these workingman's blues [Verse] G In you, my friend, D I find no blame Em Wanna look in my eyes, G please do C G No one can ever claim Am D That I took up arms Against you G All across the peaceful D Sacred fields Em G They will lay you low C They'll break your horns and G Slash you with steel Am D I say it so it must be so [Verse] G Now I'm down on my luck and D I'm black and blue Em G Gonna give you another chance C I'm all alone and G I'm expecting you Am To lead me off in D a cheerful dance G Got a brand new suit D and a brand new wife Em G I can live on rice and beans C Some people never G worked a day in their life Am D Don't know what work even means [Chorus] C Meet me at the bottom, G don't lag behind Am C Bring me my boots and shoes C G You can hang back or fight Your best on the front line Am Sing a little bit of D G These workingman's blues
ℹ️ About This Song
On the 29th of August 2006, the track was released. The track was written & sung by Bob Dylan.
Track Info
- Song: Workingmans Blues 2
- Artist: Bob Dylan
- Written by Bob Dylan
- Produced by Bob Dylan
- Album: Modern Times
- Released Date: 29, August 2006
Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard(E A D G B E)
- Key: A
- Capo: 2nd fret
- Chords: G, D, Em, C, Am
- BPM: 131
- Suggested Strumming:
- D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C= No Chord
| Guitar Chords | Ukulele Chords |
| G – 320003 D – xx0232 Em – 022000 Am – x02210 C – x32010 | G – 0232 D – 2220 Em – 0402 Am – 2000 C – 0003 |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What key is Workingmans Blues 2 in?
Workingmans Blues 2 is in the key of A.
What chords do I need for Workingmans Blues 2?
You need G, D, Em, C, Am to play Workingmans Blues 2 by Bob Dylan.
Do I need a capo for Workingmans Blues 2?
Yes, place a capo on the 2nd fret to play Workingmans Blues 2 by Bob Dylan.
How hard is Workingmans Blues 2 to play on guitar?
Workingmans Blues 2 by Bob Dylan is rated Beginner. It uses simple open chords and is great for new players.