Ive Been Working On The Railroad
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F
[Verse 1]
F
I've been working on the railroad
Bb F
All the live long day
F
I've been working on the railroad
G C
Just to pass the time away
C F
Can't you hear the whistle blowing
Bb F
Rise up so early in the morn
Bb F
Can't you hear the captain shouting
F C F
Dinah, blow your horn
[Chorus]
F
Dinah won't you blow
Bb
Dinah won't you blow
C F
Dinah, won't you blow your horn
F
Dinah, won't you blow
Bb
Dinah, won't you blow
C F
Dinah, won't you blow your horn
[Verse 2]
F
Someone's in the kitchen with Dinah
F C
Someone's in the kitchen I know
F Bb
Someone's in the kitchen with Dinah
F C F
Strumming on the old banjo
[Chorus]
F
Fee fie fiddle eye oh
F C
Fee fie fiddle eye oooh
F Bb G
Fee fie fiddle eye ohhh
F C F
Strumming on the old banjo
[Outro]
F
Fee fie fiddle eye oh
F C
Fee fie fiddle eye oooh
F Bb G
Fee fie fiddle eye ohhh
F C F
Strumming on the old banjo
How to play Ive Been Working On The Railroad
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. 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.