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Only A Hobo

Benjamin Tod

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Only A Hobo by Benjamin Tod in the key of A

Level: Beginner Decade: 2020s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Social / Rebellion Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
A    E7  A

Verse 1
AAs I Was Out Walkin' On The DCorner One ADay
I Spied An Old Hobo, In The Doorway He E7Lay
His AFace Was All Grounded In The DCold Sidewalk AFloor
And I Guess He'd Been Dead For The E7Whole Night Or AMore

Chorus
He Was DOnly A Hobo, But AOne More Is Gone
Leavin' Nobody To Sing His Sad E7Song
ALeavin' Nobody To DCarry Him AHome
He Was Only A Hobo, But E7One More Is AGone

Interlude
A    D  A     E7
A    D  A     E7  A

Verse 2
AA Blanket Of Newspaper DCovered His AHead
As A Step Was His Pillow, The Street Was His E7Bed
One ALook At His Face Showed The DHard Road He'd ACome
And A Fist Full Of Coin Showed The E7Money He ABummed

Chorus
He Was DOnly A Hobo, But AOne More Is Gone
Leavin' Nobody To Sing His Sad E7Song
ALeavin' Nobody To DCarry Him AHome
He Was Only A Hobo, But E7One More Is AGone

Interlude
A    D  A     E7
A    D  A     E7  A

Verse 3
ADoes It Take Much Of A Man To See His DWhole Life Go ADown?
To Look Up At The World From A Hole In The E7Ground?
To AWait For Your Future Like A DHorse That's Gone ALame?
To Lie In The Gutter And E7Die With No AName?

Chorus
He Was DOnly A Hobo, But AOne More Is Gone
Leavin' Nobody To Sing His Sad E7Song
ALeavin' Nobody To DCarry Him AHome
He Was Only A Hobo, But E7One More Is AGone

Outro
A     E7  A
Also available in: E (Original) C D G

FAQ

What are the chords for Only A Hobo?

The chords for Only A Hobo are: A, E7, D

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: A, E7, D

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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