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First Train Heading South By Johnny Horton (Circa late 40's to early 50's) Written by Johnny Horton Key of F, no capo needed to play with the youtube video. I usually transpose to play in C for my vocal range. Note: A fast paced song, listen to the youtube video for the beat.
FI didn't know my baby loved me so-o-o-o-o BbUntil that letter come to let me Fknow Now BbI pack my bags and then I'll Fgo And C7catch the first train I see heading Fsouth
If I'd a got this letter in Idaho
BbWhere snow's so deep it wouldn't let me Fgo I'd a Bbwent hog wild and melted all that Fsnow And C7caught the first train I saw heading Fsouth
If I'd a got this letter in Iowa (*be sure to sing/pronouce it as Io-Way)
BbNothing in this world could make me Fstay I'd a Bbgrabbed my hat and then been on my Fway And C7caught the first train I saw heading Fsouth
FI didn't know my baby loved me so-o-o-o-o BbUntil that letter come to let me Fknow Now BbI pack my bags and then I'll Fgo And C7catch the first train I see heading Fsouth
Instrumental, basically a whole regular verse with lead guitar in front.
FI didn't know my baby loved me so-o-o-o-o BbUntil that letter come to let me Fknow Now BbI pack my bags and then I'll Fgo And C7catch the first train I see heading Fsouth
If I'd a got this letter in Ohio
BbWith a busted back two arms and a broken Ftoe There'd Bbbe no hesitation I would Fgo And C7catch the first train I saw heading Fsouth
But I got this letter up in Maine
BbYou can bet your bottom dollar I feel the Fsame Every Bbclickety clack of the drivers call her Fname As I C7ride this fast train I caught heading sFouth
FI didn't know my baby loved me so-o-o-o-o BbUntil that letter come to let me Fknow Now BbI pack my bags and then I'll Fgo-o-o And C7catch the first train I see heading Fsouth
End Hear this 'jumping' song on youtube here; http://youtu.be/ZQSpys6A3Is