William Elliott Whitmore (born May 11, 1978, Iowa, United States) is an American blues singer and musician from Lee County, Iowa. He has recorded a number of albums released on Southern Records, and now is a member of the Anti Records family. His act consists mostly of playing the banjo or guitar while singing, though on occasion he performs a cappella. While he has earned much acclaim from the folk, blues and alt-country communities, he is also rooted in the hardcore punk community
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---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Take it on the Chin - William Elliott Whitmore ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tabbed by: Estabon Email: [email protected]
Tuning: Standard
Great song. This can be used for banjo or guitar. Oo the album he plays it on the banjo sounds good on both. Same chords.
Intro: CGFC CGF CGC
Verse: CFC Well I don't want you to know the pain I've known. CFC A man should not have to walk his row alone. CFC Of all the things in life, count on one. GFC I'll always be behind you son.
Pre-Chorus: CFCF He said life is a gamble and before you throw them dice, CG if it's more than you can handle please take this advice.
Chorus: CF He said stand your ground and don't back down, CF that's the only way to win. CGFC When life throws a punch son, you've got to take it on the chin. CGC Wooo ooo oooo oooo.
Verse: CFC Well I don't want you to see the things I saw. CFC This old world can be so cruel after all. CFC When all is said and all is done, GFC I'll always be behind you son.
Pre-Chorus: CFCF Well he said life is a battle and it ain't even fair CG But if you stay up in your saddle, you're already half-way there.
Chorus: CFC F He said stand your ground and don't back down, that's the only way to win. CGFC When life throws a punch son, you've got to take it on the chin (2x at end) CGC Woo oooo oooo oooo.