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Working Class Hero Chords
“Working Class Hero” by John Lennon is played in the key of Am and uses the chords Am, G and D. It's an easy song — a good pick for beginners. This pop song comes with an interactive player so you can transpose, add a capo and autoscroll while you play.
Chords:AmGD
Chords for Working Class Hero
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As Amsoon as you're born they Gmake you feel Amsmall
By Amgiving you no time inGstead of it Amall
'til the Ampain is so big you feel Gnothing at Amall
A Amworking class hero is Gsomething to Ambe
A Amworking class Ghero is Dsomething to Ambe
They Amhurt you at home and they Ghit you at Amschool
They Amhate you if you're clever and they Gdespise a Amfool
'til Amyou're so fucking crazy you can't Gfollow their Amrules
A Amworking class hero is Gsomething to Ambe
A Amworking class Ghero is Dsomething to Ambe
When they've Amtortured and scared you for G20 odd Amyears
Then they Amexpect you to Gpick a caAmreer
When you Amcan't really function; you're Gso full of Amfear
A Amworking class hero is Gsomething to Ambe
A Amworking class Ghero is Dsomething to Ambe
Keep you Amdoped with religion and Gsex and Amtv
and you Amthink you're so clever and Gclassless and Amfree
But you're Amstill fucking peasants as Gfar as I can Amsee
A Amworking class hero is Gsomething to Ambe
A Amworking class Ghero is Dsomething to Ambe
There's Amroom at the top they're Gtelling you Amstill
but Amfirst you must learn to Gsmile as you Amkill
If you Amwant to be like the Gfolks on the Amhill
A Amworking class hero is Gsomething to Ambe
A Amworking class Ghero is Dsomething to Ambe
If you Amwant to be a hero well Gjust follow Amme
If you Amwant to be a Ghero Djust follow Amme
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Working Class Hero — FAQ
What key is “Working Class Hero” in?
“Working Class Hero” by John Lennon is in the key of Am. You can transpose it to any other key using the player.
What chords are used in “Working Class Hero”?
“Working Class Hero” uses Am, G and D.
Is “Working Class Hero” easy to play on guitar?
Yes — “Working Class Hero” is rated easy and suits beginners.
Who sings “Working Class Hero”?
“Working Class Hero” is performed by John Lennon.
