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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 C

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

Verse
The CJoads Rolled Away To TheG Jungle Camp,
CThere They Cooked AG Stew.
And The Hungry CLittle Kids Of The GJungle Camp
Said: "GWe'd Like ToC Have SomeG, Too.Em"
Said: "GWe'd Like ToC Have SomeG, Too."
Now A CDeputy Sheriff FiredG Loose At A Man,
CShot A Woman In TheG Back.
CBefore He Could Take HisG AiEmm Again,
GPreacher CaseyC Dropped Him In HiGs Track,
GPoor Boy,
Preacher Casey CDropped Him In His GTrack.
They HandCcuffed Casey And TheyG Took Him In Jail;
CAnd Then He GotG Away.
And He CMet Tom Joad On TheG Old River Bridge,
And GThese FewC Words He DiGd Say, PoEmor Boy,
GThese Few CWords He DiGd Say.

Bridge
C"I Preached For The Lord AG Mighty Long Time,
CPreached About The Rich And TheG Poor.
Us CWorkin' Folkses,G All Get Together,
'Cause We Ain't Got A CChance AnGymore.
We Ain't Got A DChance AnGymore."

Verse
Now, The CDeputies Come, And GTom And Casey Run
To The CBridge Where The GWater Run Down.
But The CVigilante Thugs HitG Casey With A Club,
GThey Laid Preacher Casey On The
GGround, Poor Casey,
They Laid Preacher CDasey On TheG Ground.
Tom CJoad, He Grabbed ThatG Deputy's Club,
CHit Him Over TheG Head.
CTom Joad Took Flight In TheG Dark Rainy Night,
And A Deputy And A CPreacher Lying Dead, GTwEmo Men,
A GDeputy And AC Preacher LyinGg Dead.

Verse
CTom Run Back Where HisG Mother Was Asleep;
He CWoke Her Up Out OfG Bed.
An' He CKissed Goodbye To TheG Mother
 That He LEmoved,
Said What GPreacher CaseyC Said, ToGm Joad,
He Said What CPreacher CaseyG Said.

Outro
"Ever'Cbody Might Be JustG One Big Soul,
Well It LCooks That A-Way ToG Me.
EverywChere That YouG Look, In The Day OEmr Night,
GThat's Where I'm A-Gonna Be, Ma,
That's Where I'm DA-GonnaG Be.
WherCever Little GChildren Are Hungry AnEmd Cry,
CWherever People Ain't GFree.
CWherever Men Are FiGghtin' For TheirEm Rights,
GThat's Where I'm AC-GonnGa BEme, Ma.
GThat's Where I'm DA-GonnGa Be."
   C                            G
Also available in: G (Original) D E A

FAQ

What are the chords for Tom Joad Part 2?

The chords for Tom Joad Part 2 are: C, G, Em, D

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: C, G, Em, D

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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