E|----------------------------------------------------------------------| How Can A Poor Man Stand Such Times And Live - Bruce Springsteen E|----------------------------------------------------------------------|--------- Tabbed by:Nick V./BlindTerry33 A song originally written by Blind Alfred Reed in 1929. Bruce's version made some lyric changes and was released on "Live in Dublin". Tuning:EADGBE Bb F Bb Well, the doctor comes 'round here with his face all bright F And says "in a little while you'll be alright" Bb Eb But all he gives is a humbug pill, a dose of dope and a great big bill Bb F Tell me, how can a poor man stand such times and live? Bb F He says "me and my old school pals had some might high times down here And what happened to you poor black folks, well it just ain't fair" F Bb Eb He took a look around gave a little pep talk, said "I'm with you" then he Cm took a little walk Bb F Tell me, how can a poor man stand such times and live? (riff 1) F Bb There's bodies floatin' on Canal and the levees gone to Hell F Martha, get me my sixteen gauge and some dry shells Bb Them who's got got out of town Eb Cm And them who ain't got left to drown Bb F (riff 1) Tell me, how can a poor man stand such times and live? Bb F G I got family scattered from Texas all the way to Baltimore F Eb No, sir I ain't got no home in this world no more Bb Gonna be a judgment that's a fact, Eb Cm A righteous train rollin' down this track Bb F (riff 1) Tell me, how can a poor man stand such times and live?