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Tom Joad Part 2

Woody Guthrie

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Tom Joad Part 2 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
The AJoads Rolled Away To TheE Jungle Camp,
AThere They Cooked AE Stew.
And The Hungry ALittle Kids Of The EJungle Camp
Said: "EWe'd Like ToA Have SomeE, Too.C#m"
Said: "EWe'd Like ToA Have SomeE, Too."
Now A ADeputy Sheriff FiredE Loose At A Man,
AShot A Woman In TheE Back.
ABefore He Could Take HisE AiC#mm Again,
EPreacher CaseyA Dropped Him In HiEs Track,
EPoor Boy,
Preacher Casey ADropped Him In His ETrack.
They HandAcuffed Casey And TheyE Took Him In Jail;
AAnd Then He GotE Away.
And He AMet Tom Joad On TheE Old River Bridge,
And EThese FewA Words He DiEd Say, PoC#mor Boy,
EThese Few AWords He DiEd Say.

Bridge
A"I Preached For The Lord AE Mighty Long Time,
APreached About The Rich And TheE Poor.
Us AWorkin' Folkses,E All Get Together,
'Cause We Ain't Got A AChance AnEymore.
We Ain't Got A BChance AnEymore."

Verse
Now, The ADeputies Come, And ETom And Casey Run
To The ABridge Where The EWater Run Down.
But The AVigilante Thugs HitE Casey With A Club,
EThey Laid Preacher Casey On The
EGround, Poor Casey,
They Laid Preacher CBasey On TheE Ground.
Tom AJoad, He Grabbed ThatE Deputy's Club,
AHit Him Over TheE Head.
ATom Joad Took Flight In TheE Dark Rainy Night,
And A Deputy And A APreacher Lying Dead, ETwC#mo Men,
A EDeputy And AA Preacher LyinEg Dead.

Verse
ATom Run Back Where HisE Mother Was Asleep;
He AWoke Her Up Out OfE Bed.
An' He AKissed Goodbye To TheE Mother
 That He LC#moved,
Said What EPreacher CaseyA Said, ToEm Joad,
He Said What APreacher CaseyE Said.

Outro
"Ever'Abody Might Be JustE One Big Soul,
Well It LAooks That A-Way ToE Me.
EverywAhere That YouE Look, In The Day OC#mr Night,
EThat's Where I'm A-Gonna Be, Ma,
That's Where I'm BA-GonnaE Be.
WherAever Little EChildren Are Hungry AnC#md Cry,
AWherever People Ain't EFree.
AWherever Men Are FiEghtin' For TheirC#m Rights,
EThat's Where I'm AA-GonnEa BC#me, Ma.
EThat's Where I'm BA-GonnEa Be."
   A                            E
Also available in: G (Original) C D E

FAQ

What are the chords for Tom Joad Part 2?

The chords for Tom Joad Part 2 are: A, E, C#m, B

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: A, E, C#m, B

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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