Intro
E E A E E B E N.C.
[Verse 1]
E B E
There was once a time when everything was cheap,
B
But now prices almost puts a man to sleep.
E
When we pay our grocery bill,
A E
We just feel like making our will
B E
Tell me how can a poor man stand such times and live?
[Verse 2]
B E
I remember when dry goods were cheap as dirt,
B
We could take two bits and buy a dandy shirt.
E
Now we pay three bucks or more,
A E
Maybe get a shirt that another man wore
B E
Tell me how can a poor man stand such times and live?
[Refrain]
E B E E
[Verse 3]
B E
Well, I used to trade with a man by the name of Gray,
B
Flour was fifty cents for a twenty-four pound bag.
E
Now it's a dollar and a half beside,
A E
Just like skinning a flea for the hide
B E
Tell me how can a poor man stand such times and live?
[Verse 4]
B E
Oh, the schools we have today ain't worth a cent,
B
But they see to it that every child is sent.
E
If we don't send everyday,
A E
We have a heavy fine to pay
B E
Tell me how can a poor man stand such times and live?
[Refrain]
E B E E
[Verse 5]
B E
Prohibition's good if 'tis conducted right,
B
There's no sense in shooting a man 'til he shows flight.
E
Officers kill without a cause,
A E
Then complain about funny laws
B E
Tell me how can a poor man stand such times and live?
[Verse 6]
B E
Most all preachers preach for dough and not for souls,
B
That's what keeps a poor man always in a hole.
E
We can hardly get our breath,
A E
Taxed and schooled and preached to death
B E
Tell me how can a poor man stand such times and live?
[Refrain]
E B E E
[Verse 7]
B E
Oh, it's time for every man to be awake,
B
We pay fifty cents a pound when we ask for steak.
E
When we get our package home,
A E
Got a little wad of paper with gristle and bone
B E
Tell me how can a poor man stand such times and live?
[Verse 8]
B E
Well, the doctor comes around with a face so bright,
B
And he says in a little while you'll be alright.
E
All he gives is a humbug pill,
A E
Dose of dope and a great big bill
B E
Tell me how can a poor man stand such times and live?
[Outro]
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- 1. Chord Gitar Blind Alfred Reed - How Can A Poor Man Stand Such Times And Live Kunci Dasar - Chords.id (Nada Dasar D#)
- 2. Ganti Chord Gitar Blind Alfred Reed - How Can A Poor Man Stand Such Times And Live Kunci Dasar - Chords.id (Nada Dasar D#)
- 3. Author Lagu Andra Ramadhan