The Old Man Down The Road
View chords used in this chart
Em
He take the thunder from the mountain
G
He take the lightning from the sky
A
He bring the strong man to his bended knee
Em
He make the young girls mama cry
You got to hidey-hide
G
You got to jump and run
A
You got to hidey hidey-hide
C D Em
The old man's down the road
He got the voices speakin' riddles
G
He got the eye as black as coal
A
He got a suitcase covered with rattlesnake hide
Em
And he stand right in the road
You got to hidey-hide
G
You got to jump and run away
A
You got to hidey hidey-hide
C D Em
The old man's down the road
He make the river call your lover
G
He make the barking of the hound
A
Put the shadow across the window
Em
When the old man comes around
You got to hidey-hide
G
You got to jump and run again
A
You got to hidey hidey-hide
C D Em
The old man's down the road
C D Em
The old man is down the road
C D Em
The old man is down the road
How to play The Old Man Down The Road
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.