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Casey Jones chords by
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Key: B major•
Verse 1
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The workers on

the S .B. line

for strikes had had a call

But Casey Jones, the engineer,
A
A

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D
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he wouldn't strike at all
G
G

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His boiler, it was leaking

and the driver's on the bum

And the engines and the bearing,

they were all out of plumb
C
C

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Casey Jones kept his junk pile running
D
D

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Casey Jones was working double time
G
G

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C
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Casey Jones got a wooden medal
G
G

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for being good and faithful
Bm
Bm
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on the S .B. line.
Em
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The worker said to Casey,
G
G

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won't you help us win this strike?

But Casey said, let me alone,

you'd better take a hike.

Well, Casey's wheezy engine

ran right off the wheezy track.

And Casey hit the river

with an awful smack.
C
C

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Casey Jones hit the river bottom.
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G

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A
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D
D

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Casey Jones broke his blooming spine.
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G

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Casey Jones turned into an angel.
D
D

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He got a trip to heaven

on the S .P. line.

Then Casey got to heaven
D
D

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way up to that pearly gate.
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G

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He said, I'm Casey Jones,
A
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the guy that pulled the S .P. freight.

You're just the man, said Peter,

our musicians are on strike.

You can get a job of scabbing

any time you like.
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Casey Jones got a job in heaven.
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A
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D
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Casey Jones was doing mighty fine.
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G

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C
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Casey Jones went scabbing on the angels
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G

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just like he did to workers on the S .B. line.

Well, the angels got together,

they said it wasn't fair for Casey Jones
Em
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D
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to go around a -scabbing everywhere.
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The angels, union number 23,

they sure were there.

They promptly fired Casey
G
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down the Golden Stair.

Casey Jones!
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I went to hell, I'm flying!
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Casey Jones!
A
A

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D
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The devil said, oh fine!
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Casey Jones!

Get busy shoveling sulfur,

it's what you get for
G
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scabbin' on the S .P .L.

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • G

  • Em

  • A

  • D

  • C

  • Bm

    2

Capo: 4

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Casey Jones by The Almanac Singers is B major.

The primary chords used in Casey Jones are B, G#m, C#, F#, E, D#m.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 4 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like B, G#m, C#, F#, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Casey Jones is approximately 79 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Casey Jones using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Casey Jones. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with The Almanac Singers.

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