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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 E

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

Verse
The EJoads Rolled Away To TheB Jungle Camp,
EThere They Cooked AB Stew.
And The Hungry ELittle Kids Of The BJungle Camp
Said: "BWe'd Like ToE Have SomeB, Too.G#m"
Said: "BWe'd Like ToE Have SomeB, Too."
Now A EDeputy Sheriff FiredB Loose At A Man,
EShot A Woman In TheB Back.
EBefore He Could Take HisB AiG#mm Again,
BPreacher CaseyE Dropped Him In HiBs Track,
BPoor Boy,
Preacher Casey EDropped Him In His BTrack.
They HandEcuffed Casey And TheyB Took Him In Jail;
EAnd Then He GotB Away.
And He EMet Tom Joad On TheB Old River Bridge,
And BThese FewE Words He DiBd Say, PoG#mor Boy,
BThese Few EWords He DiBd Say.

Bridge
E"I Preached For The Lord AB Mighty Long Time,
EPreached About The Rich And TheB Poor.
Us EWorkin' Folkses,B All Get Together,
'Cause We Ain't Got A EChance AnBymore.
We Ain't Got A F#Chance AnyBmore."

Verse
Now, The EDeputies Come, And BTom And Casey Run
To The EBridge Where The BWater Run Down.
But The EVigilante Thugs HitB Casey With A Club,
BThey Laid Preacher Casey On The
BGround, Poor Casey,
They Laid Preacher CF#asey On The BGround.
Tom EJoad, He Grabbed ThatB Deputy's Club,
EHit Him Over TheB Head.
ETom Joad Took Flight In TheB Dark Rainy Night,
And A Deputy And A EPreacher Lying Dead, BTwG#mo Men,
A BDeputy And AE Preacher LyinBg Dead.

Verse
ETom Run Back Where HisB Mother Was Asleep;
He EWoke Her Up Out OfB Bed.
An' He EKissed Goodbye To TheB Mother
 That He LG#moved,
Said What BPreacher CaseyE Said, ToBm Joad,
He Said What EPreacher CaseyB Said.

Outro
"Ever'Ebody Might Be JustB One Big Soul,
Well It LEooks That A-Way ToB Me.
EverywEhere That YouB Look, In The Day OG#mr Night,
BThat's Where I'm A-Gonna Be, Ma,
That's Where I'm F#A-Gonna BBe.
WherEever Little BChildren Are Hungry AnG#md Cry,
EWherever People Ain't BFree.
EWherever Men Are FiBghtin' For TheirG#m Rights,
BThat's Where I'm AE-GonnBa BG#me, Ma.
BThat's Where I'm F#A-GonnaB Be."
   E                            B
Also available in: G (Original) C D A

FAQ

What are the chords for Tom Joad Part 2?

The chords for Tom Joad Part 2 are: E, B, G#m, F#

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: E, B, G#m, F#

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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