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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 E

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

Verse
Tom EJoad Got Out Of TheB Old Mcalester Pen;
EThere He Got His PaBrole.
After EFour Long Years On AB Man Killing Charge,
BTom Joad Come A-Walkin' Down The Road, Poor Boy,
BTom Joad Come AF#-Walkin' Down TheB Road.
Tom EJoad, He Met A Truck DrivingB Man;
EThere He Caught Him AB Ride.
He Said, "I EJust Got Loose From McalesterB Pen
BOn A Charge Called Homicide,
BA Charge Called F#HomiBcide.

 [Verse]
That ETruck Rolled Away In AB Cloud Of Dust;
Tommy ETurned His Face TowardB Home.
He EMet Preacher Casey,
And They BHad A Little Drink,
BBut They Found That His Family They Was Gone,
He Found That His FF#amily They Was BGone.
He EFound His Mother'sB Old-Fashion Shoe,
EFound His Daddy'sB Hat.
And He Found Little EMuley AndB Muley Said,
B"They've Been ETractored Out By TheB CatsG#m,
They've Been Tractored Out ByF# The BCats."

Verse
Tom EJoad Walked Down To The Neighbor'sB Farm,
EFound HisB Family.
 
They ETook Preacher Casey AndB Loaded In A Car,
BAnd His Mother Said, E"We've Got To GetB Away."
His Mother Said, "We've F#Got To Get BAway."
Now, The Twelve Of The EJoads
BMade A Mighty Heavy Load;
But EGrandpa Joad DidB Cry.
He EPicked Up A Handful OfB Land In HiG#ms Hand,
BSaid: "I'm Stayin' With The Farm Till I Die.
Yes, I'm SF#tayin' With The EFarm Till BI Die."

Bridge
They Fed Him EShort Ribs
And Coffee And BSoothing Syrup;
And EGrandpa Joad DidB Die.
They Buried EGrandpa Joad By TheB Side Of The Road,
BGrandma On TheE CaliforniBa Side,
They Buried Grandma On The F#California SBide.

Outro
They EStood On A Mountain And
They BLooked To The West,
And It ELooked Like The PromisedB Land.
That EBright GreenB Valley
With A RBiver RunningG#m Through,
There Was BWork For EEvery SinglBe Hand, They
Thought, There Was Work For EveryF# Single BHand.
   E                            B
Also available in: G (Original) C D A

FAQ

What are the chords for Tom Joad Part 1?

The chords for Tom Joad Part 1 are: E, B, F#, G#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: E, B, F#, G#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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