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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 C

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

Verse
Tom CJoad Got Out Of TheG Old Mcalester Pen;
CThere He Got His PaGrole.
After CFour Long Years On AG Man Killing Charge,
GTom Joad Come A-Walkin' Down The Road, Poor Boy,
GTom Joad Come AD-Walkin' Down ThGe Road.
Tom CJoad, He Met A Truck DrivingG Man;
CThere He Caught Him AG Ride.
He Said, "I CJust Got Loose From McalesterG Pen
GOn A Charge Called Homicide,
GA Charge Called DHomGicide.

 [Verse]
That CTruck Rolled Away In AG Cloud Of Dust;
Tommy CTurned His Face TowardG Home.
He CMet Preacher Casey,
And They GHad A Little Drink,
GBut They Found That His Family They Was Gone,
He Found That His FDamily They WasG Gone.
He CFound His Mother'sG Old-Fashion Shoe,
CFound His Daddy'sG Hat.
And He Found Little CMuley AndG Muley Said,
G"They've Been CTractored Out By TheG CatsEm,
They've Been Tractored Out ByD TheG Cats."

Verse
Tom CJoad Walked Down To The Neighbor'sG Farm,
CFound HisG Family.
 
They CTook Preacher Casey AndG Loaded In A Car,
GAnd His Mother Said, C"We've Got To GetG Away."
His Mother Said, "We've DGot To GetG Away."
Now, The Twelve Of The CJoads
GMade A Mighty Heavy Load;
But CGrandpa Joad DidG Cry.
He CPicked Up A Handful OfG Land In HiEms Hand,
GSaid: "I'm Stayin' With The Farm Till I Die.
Yes, I'm SDtayin' With TheC Farm TillG I Die."

Bridge
They Fed Him CShort Ribs
And Coffee And GSoothing Syrup;
And CGrandpa Joad DidG Die.
They Buried CGrandpa Joad By TheG Side Of The Road,
GGrandma On TheC CaliforniGa Side,
They Buried Grandma On The DCalifornia GSide.

Outro
They CStood On A Mountain And
They GLooked To The West,
And It CLooked Like The PromisedG Land.
That CBright GreenG Valley
With A RGiver RunningEm Through,
There Was GWork For CEvery SinglGe Hand, They
Thought, There Was Work For EveryD SingleG Hand.
   C                            G
Also available in: G (Original) D E A

FAQ

What are the chords for Tom Joad Part 1?

The chords for Tom Joad Part 1 are: C, G, D, Em

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: C, G, D, Em

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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