This is a representation of the version of this song which appears on "The Tennesse Fire", not the version on "Ch. 2: Learning: Early Recordings." A GORGEOUS SONG~~~~~ **Capo on the first fret The plucking in the beginning is just going from an F chord down to a C chord, so you can just play those, or figure out the plucking (it is pretty simple). (verse one) C F Joe was born in New York City (F) C Son of Paul and Catherine (C) F Always down and always out Dm G But his 'morrow's always seemed just fine
(chorus) Am Dm There will be bigotry Am Dm And there will be open minds Am Dm There will be days of peace F Dm You'll never have the time C Dm As long as you keep a straight face F Dm C I will be there when you die (C) Dm As long as you keep a straight face F Dm I will be there when you die More of the plucking that was at the beginning comes between the chorus and second verse. (verse two) C F I was born in East Kentucky (F) C Home of where the grass is dyed (C) F Always down and always out Dm G But my 'morrow's always seemed just fine If any of this is wrong please let me know: afmstars@sc.rr.com Otherwise, enjoy!