Busy Man
by Billy Ray Cyrus
Note: This translation was prepared in "Courier New" text format. I
played this song off of my radio, so the key may be slightly off from
the original recording. If it is, try using a capo or re-tuning your
guitar by a half-step.
Intro.: Big kudos to whoever can figure out the intro. I can pickout
the notes, but have been unsuccessful in finding the chord combinations
in this key that will allow me to do the hammer-ons. If you figure it
out, let me now and I'll update this submittal.
G C
There's a little boy standin' in the driveway, Basketball in hand.
D
Says Daddy can we play a little one-on-one.
G
You pat him on the back and say not now son, I'm a busy man.
G C
His sisters out on the sidewalk, Setin' up a lemonade stand.
D
Hey Daddy don't ya wanta' buy a glass from me.
G
You say maybe later can't ya see, I'm a busy man.
Chorus:
Em G D G
You gotta go, Gotta run, Hit it hard and get it done.
C Am D
Everyone can see your goin' far.
Em G D G
You've got responsibilities, The crazy schedule that you keep.
C Am
And when you say that times a wastin',
C D D7 G
You don't know how right you are, Busy man.
G C
There's a women in the bedroom cryin', Sayin' I thought we had plans.
D
You say honey I'm sorry I'll make it up,
G
When the job slows down and I'm not such, A busy man.
(Repeat Chorus)
Refrain:
D C
Have you ever seen a headstone with these words,
Am C D
"If only I had spent more time at work".
G
There's a call one day from the office.
C
They need you down in Birmin'ham.
D
You say no way the weekends mine.
D
I've got plans with the kids and a date with my wife,
G
I'm a busy man.
Em G D G
Gotta go, Gotta run, Take a break and have some fun.
C Am D
Those who love you most say that you've come far.
Em G D G
Got some new priorities in that schedule that you keep.
C Am
And when you say that times a wastin',
C D D7
Now you know how right you are,
G G
Busy man, Busy man.
Chords: (my preference) C:332010 G:320033
Jack M. Kelsey
jkelsey@albemarle.org
jtkelsey@cstone.net