Johnny Cash - Smokey Factory Blues: Guitar Chords

Learn to play "Smokey Factory Blues" on your guitar with our chord guide. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.

For easier playing, use our Simplify Chords feature to remove difficult chords like barre.

F
Early in the misty, misty morning
Heading for another freeway jam
Sleepy eyed and shivering
Waking up and wishing
It was Sunday. I wish it was Sunday

On the radio they're playing love songs
Songs that make me want to turn around
Factory gates are up ahead
I wish that I was home in bed
With you, my love, back home with you, my love

Chorus:
       C
But I work to make a living
       A#              F
And I work without a break
       C
And I work when I am sleeping
       A#             F
And I work when I'm awake
              C
Yes, and I'd like to leave the city
       A#               F
But I can't afford the move
        C
And I think I'm goin' under
            A#                                F
With those way down low down smokey factory blues

I was born a lover, not a worker
Money doesn't smell like sweet perfume
Some of us feel out of place
With engine oil upon our face4
Believe me, you'd better believe me

Chorus - x2



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Guitar Chord Diagrams

A#

Guitar chord A#

C

Guitar chord C

F

Guitar chord F

Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably.

If you are also interested in learning how to play "Smokey Factory Blues" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Smokey Factory Blues" by Johnny Cash.

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