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Key: A minor•
Verse 1
Am
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Old Miss Johnston
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lived all alone
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On the sorry side of town

Broke down cars and burglar bars
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On the windows and doors

In case danger comes around
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Verse 2


Sittin' in her yellow kitchen
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Listenin' to bad news

on a Radiant radio
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It used to be Louis Armstrong
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Then Martin Luther King

Where did everybody go?
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Verse 3
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Out the window where her garden was
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It's not safe to go outside

Old Miss Johnston in the
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eye of the storm
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It was the safest place to hide
Interlude 1
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Am
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Verse 4
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And life's a gamble for the broken
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and the weak

Dealin' with the bangers
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Am
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and the drugs

The whinos weave and amble
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And shuffle on down the street
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Steerin' clear of all the thugs
Verse 5
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And now my city hangs her head in shame
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You can't tell the truth from
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G
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all the lies
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Everything changed forever and
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everything stayed the same
Outro 1
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On the night Miss Johnston died
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • Am

  • G

  • D

  • F

  • Dm

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of The Ballad of Kathryn Johnston by Shawn Mullins is A minor.

The primary chords used in The Ballad of Kathryn Johnston are Am, G, D, F, Dm.

No capo is required for this song.

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

The tempo of The Ballad of Kathryn Johnston is approximately 128 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of The Ballad of Kathryn Johnston 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 The Ballad of Kathryn Johnston. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

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