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[INTRO: ]B E B F#m B
B
Mama used to feed the hobos
E
Now I'm a hobo, I'm a hobo
B F#m
Mama used to feed the hobos
B
Now I'm a hobo, I'm a hobo
B
Mama used to feed 'em scraps and things
E
Now I eat scraps and things, I eat scraps and things
B F#m
Mama used to feed 'em scraps and things
B
Now I eat scraps and things, I eat scraps and things
INTRO
B
Mama said California
E
Is gonna fall in the ocean, gonna fall in the ocean
B F#m
Mama said California
B
Is gonna fall in the ocean, now I'm in the ocean
B
When I was a child, I loved the people
E
Now I'm afraid of the people, I'm afraid of the people
B F#m
When I was a child, I loved the people
B
Now I'm afraid of the people, I'm afraid of the people
B
Mama used to feed the hobos
E
Now I'm a hobo, I'm a hobo
B F#m
Mama used to feed the hobos
B N/C
Now where is mama, where is mama
INTRO out
CHORDS with CAPO II:
B = A
E = D
F#m = Em
How to play Hobo
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is B. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.