Working Class Hero Flashcards
Song Form
Verse 1
Chorus
Verse 2
Chorus
Verse 3
Chorus
Verse 4
Chorus
Verse 5
Chorus
Outro
Chord Progression - Verse
1 bar of Am
1/2 bar of G, 1/2 bar of Am
2 bars of Am
Repeated 3 times
Chord Progression - Chorus
1 bar of Am
1/2 bar of G, 1/2 bar of Am
2 bars of Am
1/2 bar of G, 1/2 bar D
2 bars of Am
Lyrics - Verse 1
As soon as you’re born
They make you feel small
By giving you no time
Instead of it all
Till the pain is so big
You feel nothing at all
Lyrics - Chorus
A working class hero is something to be
A working class hero is something to be
Lyrics - Verse 2
They hurt you at home
And they hit you at school
They hate you if you’re clever
And they despise a fool
Till you’re so fucking crazy
You can’t follow their rules
Lyrics - Verse 3
When they’ve tortured and scared you
For 20 odd years
Then they expect you
To pick a career
When you can’t really function
You’re so full of fear
Lyrics - Verse 4
Keep you doped with religion
And sex on TV
And you think you’re so clever
And classless and free
But you’re still fucking peasants
As far as I can see
Lyrics - Verse 5
There’s room at the top
They’re telling you still
But first you must learn
How to smile as you kill
If you want be
Like the folks on the hill
Lyrics - Outro
If you want to be a hero
Well just follow me
If you want to be a hero
Well just follow me