This is the version of the song performed by Johnny Cash and Willie Nelson on the VH1
album. The chords were derived from a jam session in which we performed this song one evening.
You may have to listen to a recording to get the feel for how the lyrics fit with the chords.
VERSE 1
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The place I go to draw my pay,
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Closed the door on me today.
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Told me just to stay away,
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And don't come back again.
VERSE 2
Ahh: I told my Mama: "Baby, don't you cry.
"I'll get a job before the day go by."
I don't know where, and that is why,
I'm a worried man.
CHORUS
Worried man, a worried man.
I'm a very worried man.
Hungry babies don't understand,
And their Papa is a worried man.
Papa is a worried man.
VERSE 3
There is no way that I can see,
That I can feed my family,
I don't own a money tree:
An' I don't own no land.
VERSE 4
I've got muscle and I've got brains.
I don't mind the sun an' the rain.
I gotta make a little change,
As I'm a worried, worried, worried man, ooh.
CHORUS
OUTRO
And their Papa is a worried man.
Papa is a worried man.
SONG STRUCTURE:
VERSE 1
VERSE 2
CHORUS
VERSE 3
VERSE 4
CHORUS
OUTRO
Hope it suits you well.
Travis Hatcher
monday.morning.rain@gmail.com
