Ordinary Man

Are you greedy? Unless you're a Buddhist I guess were all culpable to a little bit of self indulgence. Strictly speaking this isn't an Irish song. It was written by Grimsby musician Peter Hames, but Christy Moore named an album after it having recorded his version. The song recalls the hard times during the last recession in the 1980s when the rich feathered their own nests while the workers got shafted. Sound familiar? I'm getting déjà vu. How about you? Played in Em on the 4th fret.

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[Mrrubber96]

what chords are u using? class version

[navim49]

@Mrrubber96 Thanks for listening Mr Rubber. The song, as I play it, is nearly all Em, D and C. There's a Bm just before the chorus I think.

[tillyireland]

Just checkin out your back catalogue this evening,lovely job on this and i do mean lovely!!!

[navim49]

@tillyireland Ta muchly Padraig. Can of apt for the times this one.

[bobtulip48]

A great performance of a great song Navin

[navim49]

It is a great song. Thanks for commenting Bob.

[navim49]

Nice of you to say so. Thanks a million!

[brittanycarraway]

really nice cover! never heard the original but i like how you did it. really really! probably my favorite i've seen of yours!

[navim49]

Thanks for commenting.

[Raighne01]

Great cover, love your take on it!