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Willie Seton chords by
Tom Paxton
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Key: Bb major•
Intro 1
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Verse 1

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Willie Seton was a lad,

his age was just sixteen.
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Golden curls run down his neck,
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the fairest ever seen.

His true love was the prettiest
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thing in the countryside,

And after Willie courted her,
Interlude 1

she swore to be his bride.
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Verse 2
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He had no gold to give her dad,
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no gold to buy them land,

And in his haste to wed his love
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he joined an outlaw band.

They ravaged all the countryside,
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their fortunes for to gain.

Until one cold and frosty day they robbed
Interlude 2

the Frisco train.
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Verse 3
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The train guard lost his life that day,
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but just before he died,

He fired a deadly pistol ball
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in Willie Seton's side.

His comrades they deserted him
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and left him there alone,

And holding tightly to his side

he started out for home.
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Verse 4


He had not traveled many a mile
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until the storm came on,

And Willie Seton found a log to set himself
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Am
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upon.
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He leaned his back against a
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tree and held onto his side,

And in that cold and snowy wood
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young Willie Seton died.
Verse 5
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He was sixteen when he loved,
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sixteen when he cried;

Sixteen when he robbed a train and
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sixteen when he died.
Outro 1
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Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

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  • C

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Capo: 3

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Willie Seton by Tom Paxton is Bb major.

The primary chords used in Willie Seton are Bb, F, Eb, Cm.

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

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

The tempo of Willie Seton is approximately 194 beats per minute.

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

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