Nine Pound Hammer
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Intro F
verse 1
F
Well This nine pound hammer
Bb
Is a little too heavy
F C
for my size
F
honey for my size
Well This nine pound hammer
Bb
Is a little too heavy
F
for my size
C F
honey for my size
verse 2
F#
Well It's a long way to Harlan
B
It's a long way to Hazard
F#
Just to get a little brew
C# F#
yes to get a little brew
yes I'm going on the mountain
B
gonna to see my baby
F# C#
but I ain't coming back
F#
No I ain't coming back
verse 3
G
Well Roll on buddy
C7
Pull a load of coal
G D
but how can I pull
G
When the wheels won't roll
I said roll on buddy
C7
Don't you roll so slow
G D
Well, how can I roll
G
When the wheels won't go
riff G C7 G D G C7 G D G
verse 4
G#
Well when I’m long gone
C#
You can make my tombstone
G# D#
Out of number nine coal
G#
Out of number nine coal
I said when I’m long gone
C#
You can make my tombstone
G# D#
Out of number nine coal
G#
Out of number nine coal
Verse 5
E A
Well Roll on buddy
D
Pull a load of coal
A
but how can I pull
E A
When the wheels won't roll
I said Roll on buddy
D
Don't you roll so slow
A
Well how can I pull
E A
When the wheels won't roll
D A A7
Roll on buddy
How to play Nine Pound Hammer
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 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.