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Only A Hobo

Benjamin Tod

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

Level: Beginner Decade: 2020s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Social / Rebellion Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
D    A7  D

Verse 1
DAs I Was Out Walkin' On The GCorner One DDay
I Spied An Old Hobo, In The Doorway He A7Lay
His DFace Was All Grounded In The GCold Sidewalk DFloor
And I Guess He'd Been Dead For The A7Whole Night Or DMore

Chorus
He Was GOnly A Hobo, But DOne More Is Gone
Leavin' Nobody To Sing His Sad A7Song
DLeavin' Nobody To GCarry Him DHome
He Was Only A Hobo, But A7One More Is DGone

Interlude
D    G  D     A7
D    G  D     A7  D

Verse 2
DA Blanket Of Newspaper GCovered His DHead
As A Step Was His Pillow, The Street Was His A7Bed
One DLook At His Face Showed The GHard Road He'd DCome
And A Fist Full Of Coin Showed The A7Money He DBummed

Chorus
He Was GOnly A Hobo, But DOne More Is Gone
Leavin' Nobody To Sing His Sad A7Song
DLeavin' Nobody To GCarry Him DHome
He Was Only A Hobo, But A7One More Is DGone

Interlude
D    G  D     A7
D    G  D     A7  D

Verse 3
DDoes It Take Much Of A Man To See His GWhole Life Go DDown?
To Look Up At The World From A Hole In The A7Ground?
To DWait For Your Future Like A GHorse That's Gone DLame?
To Lie In The Gutter And A7Die With No DName?

Chorus
He Was GOnly A Hobo, But DOne More Is Gone
Leavin' Nobody To Sing His Sad A7Song
DLeavin' Nobody To GCarry Him DHome
He Was Only A Hobo, But A7One More Is DGone

Outro
D     A7  D
Also available in: E (Original) C G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Only A Hobo?

The chords for Only A Hobo are: D, A7, G

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: D, A7, G

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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