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Tom Joad Part 2

Woody Guthrie

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Tom Joad Part 2 by Woody Guthrie

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

Verse
The GJoads Rolled Away To TheD Jungle Camp,
GThere They Cooked AD Stew.
And The Hungry GLittle Kids Of The DJungle Camp
Said: "DWe'd Like ToG Have SomeD, Too.Bm"
Said: "DWe'd Like ToG Have SomeD, Too."
Now A GDeputy Sheriff FiredD Loose At A Man,
GShot A Woman In TheD Back.
GBefore He Could Take HisD AiBmm Again,
DPreacher CaseyG Dropped Him In HiDs Track,
DPoor Boy,
Preacher Casey GDropped Him In His DTrack.
They HandGcuffed Casey And TheyD Took Him In Jail;
GAnd Then He GotD Away.
And He GMet Tom Joad On TheD Old River Bridge,
And DThese FewG Words He DiDd Say, PoBmor Boy,
DThese Few GWords He DiDd Say.

Bridge
G"I Preached For The Lord AD Mighty Long Time,
GPreached About The Rich And TheD Poor.
Us GWorkin' Folkses,D All Get Together,
'Cause We Ain't Got A GChance AnDymore.
We Ain't Got A AChance AnDymore."

Verse
Now, The GDeputies Come, And DTom And Casey Run
To The GBridge Where The DWater Run Down.
But The GVigilante Thugs HitD Casey With A Club,
DThey Laid Preacher Casey On The
DGround, Poor Casey,
They Laid Preacher CAasey On TheD Ground.
Tom GJoad, He Grabbed ThatD Deputy's Club,
GHit Him Over TheD Head.
GTom Joad Took Flight In TheD Dark Rainy Night,
And A Deputy And A GPreacher Lying Dead, DTwBmo Men,
A DDeputy And AG Preacher LyinDg Dead.

Verse
GTom Run Back Where HisD Mother Was Asleep;
He GWoke Her Up Out OfD Bed.
An' He GKissed Goodbye To TheD Mother
 That He LBmoved,
Said What DPreacher CaseyG Said, ToDm Joad,
He Said What GPreacher CaseyD Said.

Outro
"Ever'Gbody Might Be JustD One Big Soul,
Well It LGooks That A-Way ToD Me.
EverywGhere That YouD Look, In The Day OBmr Night,
DThat's Where I'm A-Gonna Be, Ma,
That's Where I'm AA-GonnaD Be.
WherGever Little DChildren Are Hungry AnBmd Cry,
GWherever People Ain't DFree.
GWherever Men Are FiDghtin' For TheirBm Rights,
DThat's Where I'm AG-GonnDa BBme, Ma.
DThat's Where I'm AA-GonnDa Be."
   G                            D
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FAQ

What are the chords for Tom Joad Part 2?

The chords for Tom Joad Part 2 are: G, D, Bm, A

What is the original key of Tom Joad Part 2?

The original key is G.

What is the difficulty of playing Tom Joad Part 2?

The difficulty level is Beginner.

Can I play Tom Joad Part 2 in another key?

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

Can Tom Joad Part 2 be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Tom Joad Part 2 on ukulele?

Chord Tom Joad Part 2 can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Tom Joad Part 2?

Tom Joad Part 2 uses 4 chords: G, D, Bm, A

What is the easiest way to play Tom Joad Part 2?

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 2 released in?

Tom Joad Part 2 was released in the 1940s. See more 1940s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Tom Joad Part 2?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Tom Joad Part 2 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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