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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 D

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

Verse
Tom DJoad Got Out Of TheA Old Mcalester Pen;
DThere He Got His PaArole.
After DFour Long Years On AA Man Killing Charge,
ATom Joad Come A-Walkin' Down The Road, Poor Boy,
ATom Joad Come AE-Walkin' Down ThAe Road.
Tom DJoad, He Met A Truck DrivingA Man;
DThere He Caught Him AA Ride.
He Said, "I DJust Got Loose From McalesterA Pen
AOn A Charge Called Homicide,
AA Charge Called EHomAicide.

 [Verse]
That DTruck Rolled Away In AA Cloud Of Dust;
Tommy DTurned His Face TowardA Home.
He DMet Preacher Casey,
And They AHad A Little Drink,
ABut They Found That His Family They Was Gone,
He Found That His FEamily They WasA Gone.
He DFound His Mother'sA Old-Fashion Shoe,
DFound His Daddy'sA Hat.
And He Found Little DMuley AndA Muley Said,
A"They've Been DTractored Out By TheA CatsF#m,
They've Been Tractored Out ByE TheA Cats."

Verse
Tom DJoad Walked Down To The Neighbor'sA Farm,
DFound HisA Family.
 
They DTook Preacher Casey AndA Loaded In A Car,
AAnd His Mother Said, D"We've Got To GetA Away."
His Mother Said, "We've EGot To GetA Away."
Now, The Twelve Of The DJoads
AMade A Mighty Heavy Load;
But DGrandpa Joad DidA Cry.
He DPicked Up A Handful OfA Land In HiF#ms Hand,
ASaid: "I'm Stayin' With The Farm Till I Die.
Yes, I'm SEtayin' With TheD Farm TillA I Die."

Bridge
They Fed Him DShort Ribs
And Coffee And ASoothing Syrup;
And DGrandpa Joad DidA Die.
They Buried DGrandpa Joad By TheA Side Of The Road,
AGrandma On TheD CaliforniAa Side,
They Buried Grandma On The ECalifornia ASide.

Outro
They DStood On A Mountain And
They ALooked To The West,
And It DLooked Like The PromisedA Land.
That DBright GreenA Valley
With A RAiver RunningF#m Through,
There Was AWork For DEvery SinglAe Hand, They
Thought, There Was Work For EveryE SingleA Hand.
   D                            A
Also available in: G (Original) C E A

FAQ

What are the chords for Tom Joad Part 1?

The chords for Tom Joad Part 1 are: D, A, E, F#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: D, A, E, F#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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