REO Speedwagon - Son of a Poor Man: Guitar Chords

Learn to play "Son of a Poor Man" on your guitar with our detailed chord guide and lyrics. 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.

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Learn Son of a Poor Man Guitar Chords and Lyrics by REO Speedwagon

This section will guide you through each part of the song, providing the guitar chords placed directly above the lyrics for easy playing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, these elements will help you perform "Son of a Poor Man" smoothly on your guitar.

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

C F C F Hometown lady leavin' for the city C Am G Bags in hand she's boarding the train C F Her last look through the window C F I saw her eyes were as red as mine C Am G I wave goodbye but I can't believe she's leaving Chorus: F G But a woman can't be high class C G/B Am C/G In a lonely farmer's town F G And the son of a poor man C G/B Am C/G Ain't gonna turn your head around F G But if you ever get lonely C G/B Am C/G Just pick up the telephone F G And the son of a poor man A# Will bring you home Maybe soon I'll see her on some television show Painted lips and fingers singing for the world A fashion plate for sure dancin' for your plastic world Call me up if you can but if not well I'll understand Chorus You can simplify chords by removing barre

Transpose -+Reset Font Size -+Reset Simplify chords by removing barre Guitar Chord Diagrams Am A# C F G B 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.

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If you are also interested in learning how to play "Son of a Poor Man" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Son of a Poor Man" by REO Speedwagon.