Lonesome Whistle
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C
I was riding number nine
F C
Heading south from Caroline
G7 C
I heard that lone-some whistle blow
Got in trouble had to roam
F C
Left my friends left my home
G7 C
I heard that lone-some whistle blow
F
Just a kid acting smart
C
I went and broke my darlings heart
G7
I guess I was too young to know
C
They took me off the Georgia Main
F C
Locked me to a ball and chain
G7 C
I heard that lone-some whistle blow
All alone I bear the shame
F C
I'm a number not a name
G7 C
I heard that lone-some whistle blow
All I do is sit and cry
F C
When the evening train goes by
G7 C
I heard that lone-some whistle blow
F
I'll be locked here in this cell
C
Until my body's just a shell
G7
And my hair turns whiter than snow
C
I'll never see that gal of mine
F C
Lord I'm in Georgia doing time
G7 C
I heard that lone-some whistle blow
How to play Lonesome Whistle
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 C. 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.