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Only A Hobo

Benjamin Tod

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Only A Hobo by Benjamin Tod

Level: Beginner Decade: 2020s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Social / Rebellion Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
E    B7  E

Verse 1
EAs I Was Out Walkin' On The ACorner One EDay
I Spied An Old Hobo, In The Doorway He B7Lay
His EFace Was All Grounded In The ACold Sidewalk EFloor
And I Guess He'd Been Dead For The B7Whole Night Or EMore

Chorus
He Was AOnly A Hobo, But EOne More Is Gone
Leavin' Nobody To Sing His Sad B7Song
ELeavin' Nobody To ACarry Him EHome
He Was Only A Hobo, But B7One More Is EGone

Interlude
E    A  E     B7
E    A  E     B7  E

Verse 2
EA Blanket Of Newspaper ACovered His EHead
As A Step Was His Pillow, The Street Was His B7Bed
One ELook At His Face Showed The AHard Road He'd ECome
And A Fist Full Of Coin Showed The B7Money He EBummed

Chorus
He Was AOnly A Hobo, But EOne More Is Gone
Leavin' Nobody To Sing His Sad B7Song
ELeavin' Nobody To ACarry Him EHome
He Was Only A Hobo, But B7One More Is EGone

Interlude
E    A  E     B7
E    A  E     B7  E

Verse 3
EDoes It Take Much Of A Man To See His AWhole Life Go EDown?
To Look Up At The World From A Hole In The B7Ground?
To EWait For Your Future Like A AHorse That's Gone ELame?
To Lie In The Gutter And B7Die With No EName?

Chorus
He Was AOnly A Hobo, But EOne More Is Gone
Leavin' Nobody To Sing His Sad B7Song
ELeavin' Nobody To ACarry Him EHome
He Was Only A Hobo, But B7One More Is EGone

Outro
E     B7  E
Also available in: C D G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Only A Hobo?

The chords for Only A Hobo are: E, B7, A

What is the original key of Only A Hobo?

The original key is E.

What is the difficulty of playing Only A Hobo?

The difficulty level is Beginner.

Can I play Only A Hobo in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Only A Hobo be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Only A Hobo on ukulele?

Chord Only A Hobo can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Only A Hobo?

Only A Hobo uses 3 chords: E, B7, A

What is the easiest way to play Only A Hobo?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Only A Hobo released in?

Only A Hobo was released in the 2020s. See more 2020s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Only A Hobo?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Only A Hobo to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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