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Tuning: E A D G B E
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vG3E-j74g0 Recorded 1929 by the original Carter Family, although on this track only Sara and Maybelle sing. Maybelle plays Lap steel. Lap steel open tuning F [Intro] F Bb F C F [Verse 1]
The Fwild western hobo who Bbleft his happy Fhome FStarted upon a western trip all Cby himself aFlone FUpon this western trip Bbgoing to have lots of Ffun FBut upon this western trip this Cis the song he Fsung
[Chorus]
FEe ode layee oh de layBbee ay oh de Flayee ode Clayee oh de Flayee [Instrumental] F Bb F C F
[Verse 2]
I stFepped up on a platform Bbsmoking a cheap ciFgar FWaiting to catch a freight train to Ccatch an empty Fcar I Fbuttoned my coat up closely and Bbwalked on down the Ftrack I Fcaught the steps of a sleeper car I Cnever did look Fback
[Chorus]
FEe ode layee oh de layBbee ay oh de Flayee ode Clayee oh de Flayee [Instrumental] F Bb F C F
[Outro]
My Fpocket book is empty my Bbheart is filled with Fpain Ten Fthousand miles away from home hoCboing an old freight tFrain Aye oh Flayee Aye oh Clayee oh Flayee