40 YEARS
performed by Tom Fogerty
(probably written by him too)
album: Excalibur (1972)
G / / / D7 / / / G / / / 2 / / /
40 years we labor on this chain
Workin' much too hard for what we gain
You and I, we taste the bitter end
Workin' 40 years for another man
Verse 2:
Got no name, just a number in the book
Friendly faces hide the royal look
Nothin' down on you, it's such a shame
Workin' 40 years for another man
CHORUS:
40 years 40-- long long years
Give the man your blood and sweat and tears
Cash your check on Friday afternoon
Sunday night your money's gone too soon
For your children, will it be the same?
Workin' 40 years for another man
(instrumental, same pattern as verses)
(chorus, then repeat its last line and fade)