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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 D

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

Verse
The DJoads Rolled Away To TheA Jungle Camp,
DThere They Cooked AA Stew.
And The Hungry DLittle Kids Of The AJungle Camp
Said: "AWe'd Like ToD Have SomeA, Too.F#m"
Said: "AWe'd Like ToD Have SomeA, Too."
Now A DDeputy Sheriff FiredA Loose At A Man,
DShot A Woman In TheA Back.
DBefore He Could Take HisA AiF#mm Again,
APreacher CaseyD Dropped Him In HiAs Track,
APoor Boy,
Preacher Casey DDropped Him In His ATrack.
They HandDcuffed Casey And TheyA Took Him In Jail;
DAnd Then He GotA Away.
And He DMet Tom Joad On TheA Old River Bridge,
And AThese FewD Words He DiAd Say, PoF#mor Boy,
AThese Few DWords He DiAd Say.

Bridge
D"I Preached For The Lord AA Mighty Long Time,
DPreached About The Rich And TheA Poor.
Us DWorkin' Folkses,A All Get Together,
'Cause We Ain't Got A DChance AnAymore.
We Ain't Got A EChance AnAymore."

Verse
Now, The DDeputies Come, And ATom And Casey Run
To The DBridge Where The AWater Run Down.
But The DVigilante Thugs HitA Casey With A Club,
AThey Laid Preacher Casey On The
AGround, Poor Casey,
They Laid Preacher CEasey On TheA Ground.
Tom DJoad, He Grabbed ThatA Deputy's Club,
DHit Him Over TheA Head.
DTom Joad Took Flight In TheA Dark Rainy Night,
And A Deputy And A DPreacher Lying Dead, ATwF#mo Men,
A ADeputy And AD Preacher LyinAg Dead.

Verse
DTom Run Back Where HisA Mother Was Asleep;
He DWoke Her Up Out OfA Bed.
An' He DKissed Goodbye To TheA Mother
 That He LF#moved,
Said What APreacher CaseyD Said, ToAm Joad,
He Said What DPreacher CaseyA Said.

Outro
"Ever'Dbody Might Be JustA One Big Soul,
Well It LDooks That A-Way ToA Me.
EverywDhere That YouA Look, In The Day OF#mr Night,
AThat's Where I'm A-Gonna Be, Ma,
That's Where I'm EA-GonnaA Be.
WherDever Little AChildren Are Hungry AnF#md Cry,
DWherever People Ain't AFree.
DWherever Men Are FiAghtin' For TheirF#m Rights,
AThat's Where I'm AD-GonnAa BF#me, Ma.
AThat's Where I'm EA-GonnAa Be."
   D                            A
Also available in: G (Original) C E A

FAQ

What are the chords for Tom Joad Part 2?

The chords for Tom Joad Part 2 are: D, A, F#m, E

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: D, A, F#m, E

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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