Capo 2nd Fret Just the same 3 chords over and over. (Intro) D G A (2x) D G A Laced up boots,faded jeans. D G A Homemade sandwich, and half a jug of tea. D G A Average joe, average pay. D G A Same old end, same old day. (Chorus) D G A But there's nothin' wrong with a hard hat and hammer. D G A That kind of glue that sticks this world together. D G A Hands of steel, and cradle of the promised land... A (let it ring out) God bless the workin' man. D G A (2x) D G A All week long, making a livin'. D G A Life keeps taking, he keeps giving D G A Behind the scene, below the grade D G A Hardly noticed but part of everything (Chorus) D G A But there's nothing wrong with a hard hat and a hammer D G A Kind of glue that sticks this world together D G A Hands of steel and cradle of the Promised Land A (let it ring out) God bless the working man (Solo) D G A (3x) D G A He gives his life then fades away D G A Another young man takes his place D G A Average Joe, average pay D G A Same ol end, same old' day (Chorus) D G A But there's nothing wrong with a hard hat and a hammer D G A Kind of glue that sticks this world together D G A Hands of steel and cradle of the Promised Land D G A No, there's nothing wrong with a hard hat and a hammer D G A Kind of glue that sticks this world together D G A Hands of steel and cradle of the Promised Land A (let it ring out) God bless the working man D G A (3x) To the next verse The working man Oh, the working man and woman