[Intro] D G D D A A7 D [Verse] D G D D There was a time, when lonely men would wander A A7 D Through this land, rolling aimlessly along A D G So many times, I've heard of D D Their sad stories A A7 Written in the words of D Dead men's songs [Verse] D G Down through the years, many men have D Yearned for freedom A A7 D Some found it only on the open road A D G D So many tears of blood have fell around us A 'Cause you can't always A7 D Do what you were told [Chorus] D Please tell me where, G D Have all the hobos gone to A A7 I see no fire burning, D A Down by the rusty railroad tracks D G Could it be, that time has D Gone and left them? A A7 D D Tied up in life's eternal travelin' sack [Parlando] D G Last Sunday night, I wrote a D Letter to my loved one D A I signed my name and I knew that A7 D I'd stayed away, way too long A There was a time when D G My heart was free to wander D A A7 D And I remember; as I sing this hobo song [Chorus] D Please tell me where, G D Have all the hobos gone to A A7 I see no fire burning, down by the D A Rusty railroad tracks D G Could it be, that time has D Gone and left them A A7 D Tied up in life's eternal travelin' sack [Chorus] D Please tell me where, G D Have all the hobos gone to A A7 I see no fire burning, down by the D A rusty railroad tracks D G Could it be, that time has D Gone and left them A A7 D Tied up in life's eternal travelin' sack
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The track was from the album The Mystery Of Life.
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Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard(E A D G B E)
- Key: D
- Chords: D, G, A, A7
- BPM: 127
- Suggested Strumming:
- D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C= No Chord
| Guitar Chords | Ukulele Chords |
| D – xx0232 G – 320003 A – x02210 A7- x02020 | D – 2220 G – 0232 A – 2100 A7- 0100 |
Track Info
- Song: The Hobo Song
- Artist: Johnny Cash
- Album: The Mystery Of Life
- Released Date: 1991
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What key is The Hobo Song in?
The Hobo Song is in the key of D.
What chords do I need for The Hobo Song?
You need D, G, A, A7 to play The Hobo Song by Johnny Cash.
Do I need a capo for The Hobo Song?
No capo is needed to play The Hobo Song by Johnny Cash.
How hard is The Hobo Song to play on guitar?
The Hobo Song by Johnny Cash is rated Beginner. It uses simple open chords and is great for new players.