Intro:
C G
It's easy to see a poor boy's blues
Am G
When he's working every day
C G
It's harder to be there in his shoes
Am G
He was born to be that way
Verse 1:
G C G Am
If I tell you tomorrow I'm leaving
D G
Would you understand the reason why?
C G Am
A poor boy works hard for his living
D G
But a rich man he plays to pass the time
Am C G G/F# Em
So goodbye, pleased to know you
Am C G
We had some laughs along the way
Am C G G/F# Em
But I have to be leaving
Am D
And there's nothing you can do to make me stay
Repeat verse 1 and Chorus