Tom Paxton

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A Job Of Work

G C D7

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[Verse 1] I hate unemployment and I'll tell you why, I want to keep working til the day I die, I like to work, I do it well and when I can't feed my fam'ly, Lord I feel like hell.

A Rumblin In The Land

Dm C A a

[Verse 1] I can hear the rumblin' river as it rushes underground? I can hear the breakers crashing I can hear the breakers pound I can stand beneath the waterfall and shout with all my might I can hear a thousand voices making ready for a fight

All Clear In Harrisburg

G D E7 A7 C B7

[Verse 1] You may come back to your homes now, citizens You may come back to the nest We had a little spot of trouble, it's true But things turned out for the best

All Night Long

G Em F# D C B

[Verse 1] All night long, Dreaming badly, feeling something's wrong; Faces crying as they fade away. Who can say where they were going?

Beau John

D G A Bm

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[Verse 1] Beau John was a king in his own native land, He ruled for a thousand days, Till the slave traders came and they locked him in irons, And they told him that he'd have to go away.

Born On The Fourth Of July

C F G Em Am E

[Verse 1] As a schoolboy I played with a plastic grenade It was grey and with caps it was loaded In the dirt we would cry and dramatically die As it flew through the air and exploded

Bottle Of Wine

C G F a

[Intro] [Chorus] Bottle of wine, fruit of the vine, when ya gonna let me get sober Let me alone, let me go home, let me go back and start o-ver

The Bravest

G C D A7

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Verse 1: The first plane hit the other tower, right after I came in It left a fiery, gaping hole where offices had been We stood and watched in horror, as we saw the first ones fall Then someone yelled, "Get out, get out, they're trying to kill us all"

Buy A Gun For Your Son

G C D

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Buy a gun for your son right away, Sir Shake his hand like a man and let him play, Sir Let his little mind expand, Place a weapon in his hand, For the skills he learns today will someday pay, Sir

C-H-I-C-K-E-N

C G F E

From the album "Fun Food Songs" (1999) This song is also included in the soundtrack of TV series "All Hail King Julien". Youtube link: https://youtu.be/GKO9Cjyu3P0 Spotify link: https://open.spotify.com/track/0URhrZ747wWSr9hXkHvwwu?si=dc5339c4e1354d8e

Cant Help But Wonder Where Im Bound

C F G G7 Am Em

It’s a long and a dusty road, It’s a hot and a heavy load, And the folks I meet ain’t always kind Some are bad and some are good Some have done the best they could

Come Along Home

G C D7

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Verse 1: Last night I heard a sweet voice callin'. Come along, won't you come along home. Wind on the river and the calves all bawlin' Come along, won't you come along home.

Comedians And Angels

D A G Em

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Https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b70snI4mZqo Spotify:track:1V2Lc1bs3FJoGYfMuaOiYg Worked out on request for vicbrown51 (with the fat fingers) Release Date: 2007 Please: rate (stars left unter sheet) or/and add favorite (heart right above)

Crazy John

G D Em C A D#

Here are the words and chords to the Tom Paxton song Crazy John. The song Is about John Lennon and was written at the time when Lennon was Campaigning for peace. It is featured on Paxton's sixth album, which has The inspired name "Tom Paxton 6".

Daily News

G C D7 D G7 C7

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[Verse 1] Civil rights leaders are a pain in the neck, Can't hold a candle to Chang Kai Shek, How do I know? I read it in the Daily News Ban the bombers are afraid of a fight

Deep Fork River Blues

Am Dm E7

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[Verse 1] Now the Deep Fork is a muddy river Near my home, near my home. The Deep Fork is a muddy river Near my home, near my home.

Did You Hear John Hurt

G D C

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It was a frosty night, it was beginning to snow, And on the city streets,the wind began to blow, We all came to the cellar we all emptied the bar. To hear a little fellow play a shiny guitar.

The Dogs Of Alabama

G D7 C D

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[Verse 1] In the hist'ry of my country there is many a stiring deed. She has sheltered many a nation in her trembling hour of need. Now her freedom song is muffled by a new and snarling breed. It's the baying of the dogs of Ala-bam-a.

Dont Forget Your Waitress

G C D A B7 A7

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Don't forget your waitress. That's a terrible thing to do. If you should forget your waitress tonight. It's certain she won't forget you.

Evry Time When We Are Gone

E B7 A

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[Verse 1] Ev'ry time I hear a sweet bird singin' I think of you and I, my dear, I think of you and I. When I hear the evenin' bells a ringin' I hang my head and cry, my dear, I hang my head and cry.

Fair Thee Well Cisco

G C D a A

(Verse 1) While walking through the railroad yards on a cold and rainy night, I saw a string of old boxcars as it pulled out of sight. I heard the whistle blowing just as sad as anything. And it made me think of Cisco, and the songs he used to sing.

The First Song Is For You

D G A7

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I sit down each morning and I start to move my pen It's what I know that I was meant to do Without knowing how I find I write your name again Oh, it's always true the first song is for you

George W Told The Nation

Am Dm E7 F C

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[Verse 1] I got a letter from old George W., It said, "Son, I hate to trouble ya, But this war of mine is going bad. It's time for me to roll the dice;

Georgie On The Freeways

C F G

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[Verse 1] The summer sun was beating down, no pity would it show. George Chesters office air conditioner would no longer go. As pools of sweat rolled off his brow he had one reverie. He saw himself with his wife and kids in his cottage by the sea.

Getting Up Early

G D Em C A Am

Getting up early to see the mist still kissing the land I watch the sun rise the way the great creator planned I walk along grass, I get my legs all covered in dew Getting up early, remembering you Getting up early, remembering you

Going To The Zoo

D A7 G

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[Verse] Daddy's taking us to the zoo tomorrow, Zoo tomorrow, zoo tomorrow; Daddy's taking us to the zoo tomorrow, And we can stay all day.

Goodman Schwerner And Chaney

Em G D B A

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The night air is heavy, no cool breezes blow The sounds of the voices are worried and low Desperately wondering and desperate to know About Goodman and Schwerner and Chaney

Great American Dream

Bb Eb F

[Verse 1] Have you seen the long grass waving in the pastures in the spring? Have you seen the golden meadow larks and heard the songs they sing? Have you dived into the waters of an icy mountain stream? Have you shared with your forefathers in the great American dream?

High Sheriff Of Hazard

Am C G E

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[Verse 1] Now the High Sheriff of Hazard is a hard working man. To be a fine sheriff is his only plan. With his hands in our pockets he takes what he can, For he's the High Sheriff of Hazard.

Hold On To

C F G

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As my achin' head keeps begging, for a sleep that will not come I rise and walk the morning streets again I keep wond'rin how you're doin', and I wonder where you are And I know I'll be all right but I don't know when

Homebound Train

G C D F#

[Verse 1] When I was a boy, just ten years old, Fishing with my uncle on Lake Champlain, He got a call real late one night, Took me down to a homebound train.

How Beautiful Upon The Mountain

D G A7

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Across the bridge at Selma you came marching side by side, In your eyes a new world on the way. Hope was in your heart and justice would not be denied. You sang "We shall shall overcome some day."

I Am Changing My Name To Chrysler

G C D A7 D7 E7

[Verse 1] Oh the price of gold is rising out of sight And the dollar is in sorry shape tonight What the dollar used to get us Now won't buy a head of lettuce

I Cant Help But Wonder Where Im Bound

C Dm G7 Am F Em

[Verse 1] It’s a long and a dusty road, It’s a hot and a heavy load, And the folks I meet ain’t always kind

I Dont Want A Bunny Wunny

C G7 D F

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[VERSE] President Carter got into his boat Wasn't in a hurry, wanted to float Think about the country Think about sin

I Followed Her Into The West

C F G

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I followed her into the west Where I had never been before. And never did she see me as I stood there helpless by the door.

I Give You The Morning

G C Em G5 D

I think I'll wake you now and hold you, Tell you again the things I told you; Behold, I give you the morning. I give you the day.

I Happen To Like Whiskey Sir

C G7 C7 F

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[Verse 1] As I was standing at the bar, my elbow bent in style, A white-haired gent stepped up to me and faced me with a smile. He gently chided me and said that I would die in sin. I ordered up another round and this I said to him:

If The Poor Dont Matter

Am Dm E F A

[Verse] If the kids are hungry But there's nothing to eat, If the baby has a fever But there is no heat,

Im Bound For The Mountains And The Sea

C G F

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[Verse 1] If you can't come along, love, then you must stay behind You're bound to say farewell to me I must bid you goodbye, though I hate to see you cry But I'm bound for the mountains and the sea

I'm The Man That Built The Bridges

E B A

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I cleared the rocks and timber from the wild New England shore, I labored long and hard to make it grow. I built the first log cabins and I raised a family, Told King George and all his Redcoats where to go.

In America

D A G F# Db Em

[Verse] I first came to this country In the Spring 19-four A lonely Jew from Warsaw Never here before

In Florida

C F G

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Folks in Florida cast their votes As all good citizens do In West Palm Beach, the ballots read 'To vote for One, punch Two And once you've punched it, punch it again,

It Aint Easy

D G A7 D7 Em

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IT AIN'T EASY, NO IT AIN'T EASY, THE LIVIN' AND THE LOVIN' ARE NOT EASY THINGS TO DO IT AIN'T EASY, NO IT AIN'T EASY, THAT'S WHY I WANT TO BE A FRIEND TO YOU.

Jennifers Rabbit

Am G E Dm AM A

Jennifer slept in her little bed With dreams of a rabbit in her little head. Jennifer's rabbit, brown and white, Left the house and ran away one night Along with the turtle and a kangaroo And seventeen monkeys from the city zoo, And Jennifer too.

Jimmy Newman

A E F

#----------------------------------PLEASE NOTE---------------------------------# #This file is the author's own work and represents their interpretation of the # #song. You may only use this file for private study, scholarship, or research. # Date: Tue, 8 Oct 1996 17:40:10 +0100 (BST)

Johhny Got A Gun

A Bm G D F#

Johnny's mum and dad both worked long hours, they worked on the weekends too Johnny was eleven, but they had no notion of what Johnny was going through Johnny got pushed and Johnny got robbed and it made him feel chicken to run Big kids picked on Johnny every day, so Johnny went and got him a gun

Lähdetään Korkeasaareen Going To The Zoo

C G7 F

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Verse 1: Huomenna mennään korkeasaareen, Korkeasaareen, Korkeasaareen. Huomenna mennään korkeasaareen, Koko päiväksi.

Last Thing on my Mind

G C D7

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It's a lesson too late for the learning Made of sand made of sand In the wink of an eye my soul is turning In your hand in your hand

Leaving London

G Em C D

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If I could beg, steal or borrow A ticket on some ship or pla-ane I'd be leaving London tomorrow To fly to my own love again

Lets Pretend

C F G7 D7 D A

[Chorus] Let's pretend, just you and me, Be whatever you want to be, You will be my secret friend, And we'll play let's pretend.

Life Before You

C G F B Am7 G7

[Verse] Mornings spent with you Are the best part of my day When you walk into the room You take my breath away

Little Brand New Baby

A D E E7

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[Chorus] Hey, little brand new baby, Your momma and your daddy think you’re mighty nice, Hey, little brand new baby, I hope you have a mighty nice life.

The Losing Part

G D C Am D5

[Verse 1] You can climb a whole lot of stairs when your legs are Younger. You can get along on nothing when you're making a start. You can eat brown rice and hope that time’s on your side,

The Love Of Loving You

D G A7 Bm A

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[Verse] In an unexpected moment I beheld you. I'd never seen your face, I did not know your name. Then you came into my life from out of nowhere,

Lyndon Johnson Told The Nation

Am E7 Dm F C

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I got a letter from L.B.J It said, "This is your lucky day" It's time to put your khaki trousers on Though it may seem very queer We've got no jobs to give you here

Marvellous Toy

D A7 G E a A

When []I was just []wee little lad, []full of health and []joy, My []father homeward []came one night and []gave to me []toy. []wonder to be[]hold it was, with []many colors []bright, And the moment I lay []eyes on it, it be[]came my []heart's delight.

Marvelous Toy

D C G7 A7 G F

When I was just a wee little lad Full of health and joy My father homeward came one night And gave to me a toy A wonder to behold it was with many colors bright And the moment I laid eyes on it. It became my hearts delight

Mary Got A New Job

A E7 D E

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This song is in the key of C Capo III and play along in A at Https://youtu.be/Kmmv3gOKTcg (from the album The Paxton Report”)

The Meanest Man In The World

D A7 G

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[Verse 1] There was an old farmer in our town, Beans in the kettle are boilin'. There was an old farmer in our town, Beans gonna boil away.

Mr Blue

C Em D A

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[Verse 1] Good morning, Mister Blue, We've got our eyes on you, The evidence is clear that you've been scheming. You'd like to steal away and while away the day

My Lady's A Wild Flying Dove

C F G7 G Am Dm

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Some ladies are foolish Some ladies are gay Some ladies are comely Some live while they may

My Son John

A E D Bm

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Intro: Verse 1: My son john was a good boy and good to me,

The N Y Mets Victory And Commiseration Song

E B7 A E7

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[Verse 1] Have you heard of the heroes who have lately come to town? A hard bitten corps of pro's and vets. They are hardy, they are hale and their enemies turn pale When they face that fearsome band, The New York Mets.

The Natural Girl For Me

D A7 G C7 a

[Verse 1] All over this great big city, can’t find a woman who’s nice and pretty, They all look like a page in a magazine, Legs are long and they eat like a sparrow, Figures stick to the straight and narrow,

Old Friends

D A7 G A D7 D9

[Verse] Red and I go way back to the start of 2nd Grade We met in the schoolyard Where all the games are played I was It, I tagged him

Only A Game

A E7 D E A7

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While stopping one innocent afternoon For paper and magazines My attention was drawn to a riot of color The loveliest I've ever seen All in the shape of a plastic cube

Outward Bound

A E7 D

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Follows the version of the song found here: Https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TqkaIfSfU_A E7 is fingered like so:

The Party

C F G C7 D

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[Chorus] Could've been the whiskey Might've been the gin Could've been the three or four six-packs, I don't know But look at the mess I'm in

The Perfect Bomb

D A G E

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Verse 1: Some friends and I have worked For years in deepest secrecy The work went on around the clock and I look for a treat

The Pizza That Ate Chicago

Am E Dm G F

[Verse 1] One morning in Chicago where the wind comes off the lake A slow and sleepy pizza man had a pizza pie to bake He gathered his ingredients, he quickly rolled his dough He twirled it and he tossed it, holy cow, where did it go

Ramblin Boy

G D D7 C

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[Verse] He was a man and a friend always He stuck with me through the hard old days He never cared if I had no dough We rambled round in the rain and snow

Same Old Crap

G D Em C B7 A7

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[Verse] I’m staring at the page and I got nothing Not one single chord, or rhyme in sight C Gdim No fresh idea in view

Six Men Riding

E B7 A

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[Verse 1] Six men riding at great speed, Horses wet with foam. Through the forest, down the hill, Riding for their homes.

Standing On The Edge Of Town

E B7 A F

[Verse 1] I was born in the middle of this old town, About thirty-one years ago, I worked like a dog on the factory line, And tha's just about all that I know;

Strange Rain

Em D G B7 C

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[Verse 1] Strange rain fallin' around us, All day, every day. Strange rain fallin' around us, And what will become of my baby?

Susie Most Of All

A E D E7

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Wish I had a nickel, wish I had a dime, Wish I had Susie and Susie had time to play. Susie had time to play. Thing about Susie, Susie can play all day.

There Goes The Mountain

Am F G D C B

[Verse 1] There goes the mountain, father of fir trees, Home for the grizzlies, under its snow. Shorn of its timber, torn by the monsters. Taken by truckloads to the great plains below.

There Was A Time

Dm C F

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[Verse 1] There was a time when cannons roared. Bugles sang a song of war. And nations rose to win or die. They shook the earth with battle cries.

This World Goes Round And Round

G D7 C

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This world goes round and round. Green leaves will turn to brown. What goes up must come down. It all comes back to you.

Together

D C G Em F# Am7

[Verse] Who’d a thunk it, you and I? Can’t explain it, don’t know why Counting all the years gone by Together

Ukrainian Now

G D C Am Bm B

[Verse] When I open the paper and Check out the news on TV, It’s pictures of buildings exploding Is all that I see.

Wasnt That A Party

C A E D F G

SYMBOLS: - Asterisk (*) = new measure, play same chord - Period (.) = 1/8 note rest at start of a measure - Underline(_) = sustain note into next measure

We Didnt Know

E B7 A C#m F#

[Intro] "We didn't know", said the bürgermeister, "About those camps on the edge of town. It was Hitler and his crew, That tore the German nation down.

What Did You Learn in School Today?

G C D7 G7

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I learned that Washington never told a lie, I learned that soldiers seldom die. I learned that everybody's free, That's what the teacher said to me. And that's what I learned in school today, that's what I learned in school.

What If No Matter

C G7 F D G

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[Chorus] What if no matter how angry he was, How outraged he was, how furious he was, What if no matter how angry he was, He couldn't lay hands on a gun?

When Annie Took Me Home

G Em D7 Am Am7 G/F#

Verse 1 Late at night, somewhat tight, Guardian angels put to flight. Freddie's doused the neon light That promised while it shone.

When Morning Breaks

D C F G Bm A

[Verse 1] When morning breaks, I'll be gone. When morning breaks, I'll be gone. And where I go, I do not know. When morning breaks, I'll be gone.

When You Shook Your Long Hair Down

G C D A Em Bm

Intro (Pick open 'A') Verse

Whose Garden Was This

C G D Am Bm Em

[Verse] Whose garden was this it must have been lovely Did it have flowers I've seen pictures of flowers And I'd love to have smelled one

Willie My Weaver-O

C F G7

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[Verse 1] Down by the riverside quietly wandering I met my Willie the pride of the west In his arms I would lie for all the joy he'd bring He laid his golden hair down my breast.

Willie Seton

C G7

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[Verse 1] Willie Seton was a lad, his age was just six-teen. Golden curls hung down his neck, the fairest ever seen. [Verse 2]

The Willing Conscript

C F G D

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[1st verse] Oh Sergeant I'm a draftee and I've just arrived in camp I've come to wear the uniform and join the martial tramp And I want to do my duty, but one thing I do implore You must give me lessons, sergeant, for I've never killed before

You Can Eat Dog Food

C F G G7

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[Verse 1] Quit your bellyaching bub Saying you can't afford your grub Saying a dollar ain't a dollar no more Tell me buddy what's new

Youre So Beautiful

F C G Em

[Verse] The room might be crowded, artfully dim The faces all youthful, the bodies all slim They all look alike, with nothing to say Then you enter the room, and they all fade away

Yuppies In The Sky

C G Em Am D E

I've seen them in commercials, sailing boats and playing ball Pouring beer for one another, crying "Why not have it all" Now I saw the ghostly progress, down Columbus Avenue I heard the cry for mercy, and it chilled me through and through Condos for sale, condos to buy, for Yuppies in the sky