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Working Class Hero Chords by John Lennon

The Working Class Hero Chords by John Lennon present guitarists with a powerful and politically charged song that’s as relevant today as when it was written. With its raw simplicity, this track allows players to focus on delivering the message of defiance and social commentary while mastering steady chord progressions.

Track Info

Working Class Hero Chords By John Lennon
  • Song: Working Class Hero
  • Artist: John Lennon
  • Writers: John Lennon
  • Producers: John Lennon, Yoko Ono, Phil Spector
  • Album: John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band

Chords Info

  • Tuning E A D G B E
  • Key Am
  • Capo no capo
  • Chord used G Am D

Intro

Verse 1

As Amsoon as you’re born, they Gmake you feel Amsmall

By Amgiving you no time inGstead of it Amall

Till theAm pain is so big you feel Gnothing at Amall

A Amworking class hero is Gsomething to Ambe

A Amworking class Ghero is Dsomething to Ambe

Verse 2

They Amhurt you at home, and they Ghit you at Amschool

They Amhate you if you’re clever, and they Gdespise a Amfool

Till you’re Amso fucking crazy, you can’t Gfollow their Amrules

A Amworking class hero is Gsomething to Ambe

A Amworking class Ghero is Dsomething to Ambe

Verse 3

When they’ve Amtortured and scared you for Gtwenty-odd Amyears

AmThen they expect 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

Verse 4

Keep you Amdoped with religion and Gsex and TAmV

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

Verse 5

There’s Amroom at the top they are Gtelling you Amstill

But Amfirst you must learn how 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 something to Ambe

Outro

A Amworking class hero is Gsomething to Ambe

If you Amwant to be a hero well Gjust follow Dme   Am

As you practice the Working Class Hero Chords, you’ll connect with the boldness and intensity that define the song. Keep playing, and let Lennon’s timeless anthem inspire you to play with passion and purpose.