Plowin Song
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CAPO 5
A4 E7 A4
Whatcha gonna do when the plowin's done?
Bm D
Workin' all day in the heat of the sun
A E A
The game's been caught; the bread's been won
A4 E D
Whatcha gonna do when the plowin's done?
A4 E7 A4
What I'm gonna do when the plowin's done
Bm D
Is take some time just to have some fun
A E A
Say the barn-dance just begun
A4 E D
That's where I'm goin' when the plowin's done
A4 E7 A4
Whatcha gonna do when the daylight's gone
Bm D
Twilight settles and the shade grows long
A E A
The whippoorwill sings his favorite song
A4 E D
Whatcha gonna do when the daylight's gone?
A4 E7 A4
What I'm gonna do when the daylight's gone
Bm D
Is take you to the dance if you'll come along
A4 E A4
The down-home past time can't go wrong
A4 E A D
That's what I'm doing when the daylight's gone
A E A4
Whatcha gonna do when the moonlight's gone
Bm A2
And dewdrops settle on the farmer's lawn
A E A
I'm gonna stay right here and dance till dawn
A4 E D
That's what I'm doing when the moonlight's gone
How to play Plowin Song
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A4. 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.