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Only A Hobo

Benjamin Tod

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

Level: Beginner Decade: 2020s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Social / Rebellion Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
G    D7  G

Verse 1
GAs I Was Out Walkin' On The CCorner One GDay
I Spied An Old Hobo, In The Doorway He D7Lay
His GFace Was All Grounded In The CCold Sidewalk GFloor
And I Guess He'd Been Dead For The D7Whole Night Or GMore

Chorus
He Was COnly A Hobo, But GOne More Is Gone
Leavin' Nobody To Sing His Sad D7Song
GLeavin' Nobody To CCarry Him GHome
He Was Only A Hobo, But D7One More Is GGone

Interlude
G    C  G     D7
G    C  G     D7  G

Verse 2
GA Blanket Of Newspaper CCovered His GHead
As A Step Was His Pillow, The Street Was His D7Bed
One GLook At His Face Showed The CHard Road He'd GCome
And A Fist Full Of Coin Showed The D7Money He GBummed

Chorus
He Was COnly A Hobo, But GOne More Is Gone
Leavin' Nobody To Sing His Sad D7Song
GLeavin' Nobody To CCarry Him GHome
He Was Only A Hobo, But D7One More Is GGone

Interlude
G    C  G     D7
G    C  G     D7  G

Verse 3
GDoes It Take Much Of A Man To See His CWhole Life Go GDown?
To Look Up At The World From A Hole In The D7Ground?
To GWait For Your Future Like A CHorse That's Gone GLame?
To Lie In The Gutter And D7Die With No GName?

Chorus
He Was COnly A Hobo, But GOne More Is Gone
Leavin' Nobody To Sing His Sad D7Song
GLeavin' Nobody To CCarry Him GHome
He Was Only A Hobo, But D7One More Is GGone

Outro
G     D7  G
Also available in: E (Original) C D A

FAQ

What are the chords for Only A Hobo?

The chords for Only A Hobo are: G, D7, C

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: G, D7, C

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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