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Tom Joad Part 1

Woody Guthrie

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Tom Joad Part 1 by Woody Guthrie in the key of A

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

Verse
Tom AJoad Got Out Of TheE Old Mcalester Pen;
AThere He Got His PaErole.
After AFour Long Years On AE Man Killing Charge,
ETom Joad Come A-Walkin' Down The Road, Poor Boy,
ETom Joad Come AB-Walkin' Down ThEe Road.
Tom AJoad, He Met A Truck DrivingE Man;
AThere He Caught Him AE Ride.
He Said, "I AJust Got Loose From McalesterE Pen
EOn A Charge Called Homicide,
EA Charge Called BHomEicide.

 [Verse]
That ATruck Rolled Away In AE Cloud Of Dust;
Tommy ATurned His Face TowardE Home.
He AMet Preacher Casey,
And They EHad A Little Drink,
EBut They Found That His Family They Was Gone,
He Found That His FBamily They WasE Gone.
He AFound His Mother'sE Old-Fashion Shoe,
AFound His Daddy'sE Hat.
And He Found Little AMuley AndE Muley Said,
E"They've Been ATractored Out By TheE CatsC#m,
They've Been Tractored Out ByB TheE Cats."

Verse
Tom AJoad Walked Down To The Neighbor'sE Farm,
AFound HisE Family.
 
They ATook Preacher Casey AndE Loaded In A Car,
EAnd His Mother Said, A"We've Got To GetE Away."
His Mother Said, "We've BGot To GetE Away."
Now, The Twelve Of The AJoads
EMade A Mighty Heavy Load;
But AGrandpa Joad DidE Cry.
He APicked Up A Handful OfE Land In HiC#ms Hand,
ESaid: "I'm Stayin' With The Farm Till I Die.
Yes, I'm SBtayin' With TheA Farm TillE I Die."

Bridge
They Fed Him AShort Ribs
And Coffee And ESoothing Syrup;
And AGrandpa Joad DidE Die.
They Buried AGrandpa Joad By TheE Side Of The Road,
EGrandma On TheA CaliforniEa Side,
They Buried Grandma On The BCalifornia ESide.

Outro
They AStood On A Mountain And
They ELooked To The West,
And It ALooked Like The PromisedE Land.
That ABright GreenE Valley
With A REiver RunningC#m Through,
There Was EWork For AEvery SinglEe Hand, They
Thought, There Was Work For EveryB SingleE Hand.
   A                            E
Also available in: G (Original) C D E

FAQ

What are the chords for Tom Joad Part 1?

The chords for Tom Joad Part 1 are: A, E, B, C#m

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: A, E, B, C#m

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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