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Lonesome Old Town chords by
Boxcar Willie
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Intro 1
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A

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Verse 1
D
D

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In this lonesome,
A
A

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lonesome old town
D
D

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None of my old friends are around

And at night, so still,
A
A

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there's just one sound
D
D

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The sound of my tears falling down
A
A

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Where did you go?
E
E

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Lord, I miss you so

This town is so lonesome
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A

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since you've gone
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And there's nothing to do
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A

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except just miss you

Guess I'll try to catch a train
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D

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and move along
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A

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From this lonesome, lonesome old town
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D

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And put my blues on a southern bound
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A

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And try to start my life anew
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D

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A

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In another lonesome old town
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A

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E

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Where did you go, oh Lord I miss you so

This town is so lonesome
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A

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since you've gone
D
D

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And there's nothing to do
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A

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except just miss you

Guess I'll try to catch a train
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D

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and move along
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A

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From this lonesome, lonesome old town
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D

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I'll put my blues on the southern bound
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And try to start my life anew
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And another lonesome old hound
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And an_ other lonesome old hound

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Lonesome Old Town?

The original key of Lonesome Old Town by Boxcar Willie is A major.

What are the main chords for Lonesome Old Town?

The primary chords used in Lonesome Old Town are A, D, E.

Do I need a capo to play Lonesome Old Town?

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.

Is Lonesome Old Town beginner-friendly on guitar?

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

What is the tempo (BPM) of Lonesome Old Town?

The tempo of Lonesome Old Town is approximately 158 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for Lonesome Old Town?

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

Can I print the guitar chords for Lonesome Old Town?

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

Is there a tuner available for Lonesome Old Town?

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 Boxcar Willie.

Can I save Lonesome Old Town to play later?

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Lonesome Old Town to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

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