Two Hoboes
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[Verso 1]
Am C
Railroad looks so pretty
Am Em
Moonlight's on the track
Am C
Yonder come two hoboes
Am Em
With a rucksack on their back
Am
Well, it's oh, babe
C C/G Am
No home, babe
[Verso 2]
Am C
Work on the Georgia road gang
Am Em
Ninety days in the county jail
Am C
Run away from that ball and chain
Am Em
With the hound dogs on their trail
Am
Well, it's oh, babe
C C/G Am
No home, babe
[Verso 3]
Am C
Clothes all torn to pieces
Am Em
Nobody knows their name
Am C
Yes, they've travelled through a thousand towns
Am Em
And they all look just the same
Am
Well, it's oh, babe
C C/G Am
No home, babe
[Verso 4]
Am C
When you're broke and hungry
Am Em
It's hard to keep the law
Am C
Rode all the way from New Orleans
Am Em
Back to Arkansas
Am
Well, it's oh, babe
C C/G Am
No home, babe
Outro
Am
Railroad looks so pretty
How to play Two Hoboes
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.