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Tom Joad Part 1

Woody Guthrie

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Tom Joad Part 1 by Woody Guthrie

Level: Beginner Decade: 1940s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Social / Rebellion Mood: Chill / Relaxed View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
   G                            D

Verse
Tom GJoad Got Out Of TheD Old Mcalester Pen;
GThere He Got His PaDrole.
After GFour Long Years On AD Man Killing Charge,
DTom Joad Come A-Walkin' Down The Road, Poor Boy,
DTom Joad Come AA-Walkin' Down ThDe Road.
Tom GJoad, He Met A Truck DrivingD Man;
GThere He Caught Him AD Ride.
He Said, "I GJust Got Loose From McalesterD Pen
DOn A Charge Called Homicide,
DA Charge Called AHomDicide.

 [Verse]
That GTruck Rolled Away In AD Cloud Of Dust;
Tommy GTurned His Face TowardD Home.
He GMet Preacher Casey,
And They DHad A Little Drink,
DBut They Found That His Family They Was Gone,
He Found That His FAamily They WasD Gone.
He GFound His Mother'sD Old-Fashion Shoe,
GFound His Daddy'sD Hat.
And He Found Little GMuley AndD Muley Said,
D"They've Been GTractored Out By TheD CatsBm,
They've Been Tractored Out ByA TheD Cats."

Verse
Tom GJoad Walked Down To The Neighbor'sD Farm,
GFound HisD Family.
 
They GTook Preacher Casey AndD Loaded In A Car,
DAnd His Mother Said, G"We've Got To GetD Away."
His Mother Said, "We've AGot To GetD Away."
Now, The Twelve Of The GJoads
DMade A Mighty Heavy Load;
But GGrandpa Joad DidD Cry.
He GPicked Up A Handful OfD Land In HiBms Hand,
DSaid: "I'm Stayin' With The Farm Till I Die.
Yes, I'm SAtayin' With TheG Farm TillD I Die."

Bridge
They Fed Him GShort Ribs
And Coffee And DSoothing Syrup;
And GGrandpa Joad DidD Die.
They Buried GGrandpa Joad By TheD Side Of The Road,
DGrandma On TheG CaliforniDa Side,
They Buried Grandma On The ACalifornia DSide.

Outro
They GStood On A Mountain And
They DLooked To The West,
And It GLooked Like The PromisedD Land.
That GBright GreenD Valley
With A RDiver RunningBm Through,
There Was DWork For GEvery SinglDe Hand, They
Thought, There Was Work For EveryA SingleD Hand.
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FAQ

What are the chords for Tom Joad Part 1?

The chords for Tom Joad Part 1 are: G, D, A, Bm

What is the original key of Tom Joad Part 1?

The original key is G.

What is the difficulty of playing Tom Joad Part 1?

The difficulty level is Beginner.

Can I play Tom Joad Part 1 in another key?

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

Can Tom Joad Part 1 be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Tom Joad Part 1 on ukulele?

Chord Tom Joad Part 1 can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Tom Joad Part 1?

Tom Joad Part 1 uses 4 chords: G, D, A, Bm

What is the easiest way to play Tom Joad Part 1?

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 Tom Joad Part 1 released in?

Tom Joad Part 1 was released in the 1940s. See more 1940s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Tom Joad Part 1?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Tom Joad Part 1 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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