Hank And The Hobo chords by
Boxcar Willie

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Key: D major•

Intro 1

D

D

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G

G

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D

D

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A

A

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D

D

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Verse 1

D

D

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[C] Well, Willie he [C7] carried

G

G

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D

D

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his [F]_ guitar on his [C] back_

As he hopped aboard

A

A

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a freight [G7] train

D

D

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And [C] somewhere [C7] in the

G

G

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D

D

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[F] cold cold [C] dawn

A

A

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Songs of [G7] Hank he

would [C] sing.

D

D

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Verse 2

Then Willie would sing

G

G

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D

D

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your Cheatin' Heart

A

A

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I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry

D

D

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G

G

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D

D

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And when he sang You Win Again

A

A

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D

D

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Not a Hobo would have a dry eye.

Verse 3

D

D

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G

G

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D

D

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They say old Willie knew every song

A

A

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That dear old Hank ever wrote

D

D

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G

G

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D

D

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He'd sing them all, word for word

A

A

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And he'd play them, note for note.

Interlude 1

D

D

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B

B

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Verse 4

E

E

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A

A

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E

E

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Willie would sing your Cold Cold Heart

B

B

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By the hobo campfire each night

E

E

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A

A

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E

E

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And sometimes Willie, to me, would sing

B

B

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E

E

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Praise God I Saw The Light.

Verse 5

E

E

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A

A

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E

E

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Well, Willie was known on every line

B

B

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They say he rode every train

E

E

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His music was a legend

A

A

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E

E

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amon_ g the hobo's

And the songs

Outro 1

of [G7] Hank..that..he..[F] sang..[C].

B

B

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A

A

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E

E

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Chords

D
G
A
B
E

Capo: No capo

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Hank And The Hobo?

The original key of Hank And The Hobo by Boxcar Willie is D major.

What are the main chords for Hank And The Hobo?

The primary chords used in Hank And The Hobo are D, G, A, B, E.

Do I need a capo to play Hank And The Hobo?

No capo is required for this song.

Is Hank And The Hobo beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like D, G, A, B, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of Hank And The Hobo?

The tempo of Hank And The Hobo is approximately 150 beats per minute.

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