New Railroad
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C
Workin on a new railroad mud up to my knees
G C F C
Workin on a new railroad mud up to my knees
F C G Am
I'm working for big John Henry and he's so hard to please
G C
I've been all around this world
C
Used to have a big grey horse, Arrow was his name
G C F C
Used to have a big grey horse, Arrow was his name
F C G Am
They caught me making liquor and they told me get off their plain
G C
I've been all around this world
C
Hang me oh hang me and I'll be dead and gone
G C F C
Hang me oh hang me and I'll be dead and gone
F C G Am
It's not the hanging that I mind it's laying in the grave so long
G C
I've been all around this world
C
Single girl single girl go spend your days in town
G C F C
Single girl single girl go spend your days in town
F C G Am
Just wait til you get married you'll work till the sun goes down
G C
I've been all around this world
C
Lulu oh Lulu won't you open up that door
G C F C
Lulu oh Lulu won't you open up that door
F C G Am
Before I come and open it with my old 44
G C
I've been all around this world
C
Diggin on a new railroad mud up to my knees
G C F C
Diggin on a new railroad mud up to my knees
F C G Am
I'm digging for big John Henry and he's so hard to please
G C
I've been all around this world
G C
I've been all around this world
How to play New Railroad
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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.