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Only A Hobo

Benjamin Tod

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

Level: Beginner Decade: 2020s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Social / Rebellion Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
C    G7  C

Verse 1
CAs I Was Out Walkin' On The FCorner One CDay
I Spied An Old Hobo, In The Doorway He G7Lay
His CFace Was All Grounded In The FCold Sidewalk CFloor
And I Guess He'd Been Dead For The G7Whole Night Or CMore

Chorus
He Was FOnly A Hobo, But COne More Is Gone
Leavin' Nobody To Sing His Sad G7Song
CLeavin' Nobody To FCarry Him CHome
He Was Only A Hobo, But G7One More Is CGone

Interlude
C    F  C     G7
C    F  C     G7  C

Verse 2
CA Blanket Of Newspaper FCovered His CHead
As A Step Was His Pillow, The Street Was His G7Bed
One CLook At His Face Showed The FHard Road He'd CCome
And A Fist Full Of Coin Showed The G7Money He CBummed

Chorus
He Was FOnly A Hobo, But COne More Is Gone
Leavin' Nobody To Sing His Sad G7Song
CLeavin' Nobody To FCarry Him CHome
He Was Only A Hobo, But G7One More Is CGone

Interlude
C    F  C     G7
C    F  C     G7  C

Verse 3
CDoes It Take Much Of A Man To See His FWhole Life Go CDown?
To Look Up At The World From A Hole In The G7Ground?
To CWait For Your Future Like A FHorse That's Gone CLame?
To Lie In The Gutter And G7Die With No CName?

Chorus
He Was FOnly A Hobo, But COne More Is Gone
Leavin' Nobody To Sing His Sad G7Song
CLeavin' Nobody To FCarry Him CHome
He Was Only A Hobo, But G7One More Is CGone

Outro
C     G7  C
Also available in: E (Original) D G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Only A Hobo?

The chords for Only A Hobo are: C, G7, F

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: C, G7, F

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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