Hobo's Lullaby
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Category:Bluegrass
Link:Performance Example
Notes:A timeless folk song popularized by Woody Guthrie and others; a gentle reflection on rest and peace for those who travel the rails.

Intro

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GGo to sleep you weary Am7hobo

DLet the towns drift slowly Gby C   G

Can't you hear the steel rails Am7hummin'?

DThat's the hobo's lullaGby C   G


I Gknow, your clothes are torn and Am7ragged

DAnd your hair is turnin' Ggrey

But Glift your head and smile at Am7trouble

DYou'll find peace and rest someGday C   G


GDon't you worry about toAm7morrow

DLet tomorrow come and Ggo

GTonight your in a nice warm boxAm7car

DSafe from all that wind and Gsnow C   G


But I Gknow the police cause you Am7trouble

DThey cause trouble everyGwhere

But when you Gdie and go to Am7heaven

DYou'll find no policemen Gthere C   G


So, Ggo to sleep you weary Am7hobo

DLet, the towns drift slowly Gby C   G

Can't you hear the steel rail Am7hummin'?

DThat's the hobo's lullaGby C   G


Can't you hear the steel rail Am7hummin'?

DThat's the hobo's lul-Gla-by C   G


Chords Used

Am7CD
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