The chords used in this song are: Am7, Em7, D, C, G, D, Cadd9, Fmaj7.
E A D G B E
Em7 0 2 2 0 3 0
G 3 x 0 0 0 3
Cadd9 x 3 2 0 3 3
Am7 x 0 2 0 1 0
Fmaj7 x 0 3 2 1 0
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Example chord pattern:
Am7 Em7 D Cadd9 G
Standin' in line, markin' time, waitin for the welfare dime, /
D Cadd9
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cause they can't buy a job.
And for the chorus:
G Fmaj7 C Cadd9
//// //// /// That's just the way it is,
G Fmaj7 C Cadd9
//// //// /// Somethings will never change,
G Fmaj7 C Cadd9 Am7 Em7
//// //// /// Ah, but don't you believe them.
and so on...