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the logging song chords by
Bill Staines
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Key: C minor
Verse 1
Am
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It's early in the morning
G
G

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When the birds sing in the pines
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F
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The sun peeks through the forest
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Where the cold river climbs
Verse 2
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The men are up at five o'clock
G
G

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And to the trees at six
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A hard day's work, a good night's sleep
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Is all they ever mix
Verse 3
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F
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Way, hey
C
C

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Dm
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Another brand- new day
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F
F

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On the wild and windy shores
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G

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Of old super- i- ay
Verse 4
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Am

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From North Bay to Fort William
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G

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On the rocky northern shore
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F
F

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The mills are filled with cedar pulp
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G

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And the boats are filled with ore
Verse 5
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I worked in a logging camp
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G

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My daddy did before
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We're cal loused hands
F
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and weathered skin
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And iron to the core
Verse 6
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Way, hey
C
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Dm
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Another brand- new day
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F
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On the wild and windy shores
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G

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Of old super- i- ay
Verse 7
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Now the flies are thick and

the men get sick
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G

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It's as cold as it can be
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And nothing's unexpected
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G

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In the north coun- ter- y
Verse 8
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When the summer ends

and the winter comes
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G

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It's forty- two below
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We settle down in plywood shacks
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And cover up with snow
Verse 9
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Way, hey
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Dm
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Another brand- new day
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F
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On the wild and windy shores
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C
C

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Of old super- i- ay
Dm
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Verse 10
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Now, when I die I will have seen
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The wonders of the sea
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And I will have climbed the mountains
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In the western coun- ter- y
Verse 11
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But most of all I won't forget
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The wild and wondrous thing
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The falling of the timber
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When it's early in the spring
Verse 12
F
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Way, hey
C
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Dm
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Another brand- new day
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On the wild and windy shores
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Of old super- i- ay
Verse 13
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Way, hey
C
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Dm
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Another brand- new day
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On the wild and windy shores
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Of old super- i- ay

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Chords
  • Am

  • G

  • F

  • C

  • Dm

Capo: 3

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of the logging song by Bill Staines is C minor.

The primary chords used in the logging song are Cm, Bb, Ab, Eb, Fm.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 3 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like Cm, Bb, Ab, Eb, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of the logging song is approximately 128 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of the logging song 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 logging song. 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 Bill Staines.

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

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for the logging song by Bill Staines on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.