Now playing

Tillsonburg

Chords

4.744 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

Verse 1
  DWhile,a away down southern A7Ontario 
I never had a nickel or a Ddime to show
A fellow beeped up in an A7automobile 
He said "you'll want to work in the Dtobacco fields" of..
Chorus
  GTillsonburg,(Tillsonburg)
DTillsonburg,(Tillsonburg)
My A7back still aches when I Ghear that Dword
Verse 2
  He said"I'll only give you seven A7bucks a day
And if your any good you'll get a Draise in pay
Your beds all ready on the A7bunk house floor
If it gets a little chilly you can Dclose the door", in..
Chorus
GTillsonburg ,(Tillsonburg)
DTillsonburg ,(Tillsonburg)
My A7back still aches when I Ghear that Dword
Verse 3
I was feeling in the morning A7anything but fine
The farmer said "I'm gonna to teach you Dhow brame"
He said you gotta dawn a pair of A7oilskin pants
If you want to work in the Dtobacco plants of..
Chorus
GTillsonburg ,(Tillsonburg)
DTillsonburg ,(Tillsonburg)
My A7back still aches when I Ghear this Dword
Verse 4
We landed in a field that was A7long and wide
With one ole horse and Dfive more guys
I asked him where to find the A7cigarette trees
When he said "bend over" I was Dready to leave,from...
Chorus
GTillsonburg ,(Tillsonburg)
DTillsonburg ,(Tillsonburg)
My A7back still aches when I Ghear that Dword
Verse 5
He said "just to pick all the A7bottom leaves
And don't start crawling on your Dhands and knees
Prime your load or you'll A7get no pay
Standing there picking at your Dnose all day",round
Chorus
GTillsonburg ,(Tillsonburg)
DTillsonburg ,(Tillsonburg)
My A7back still aches when I Ghear that Dword
Verse 6
With a broken back bending A7over there
I was wet right through to the Dunderwear
And it was stuck to my A7skin like glue
From the nicotine tar and the Dmorning dew,of..
Chorus
GTillsonburg ,(Tillsonburg)
DTillsonburg ,(Tillsonburg)
My A7back still aches when I Ghear that Dword
Verse 7
Now the nearest river was A7two miles from
The place they were waiting for the Dboat to come
When I heard some talk about A7making the kill
I was down the highway and Dover the hill,from 
Chorus
GTillsonburg ,(Tillsonburg)
DTillsonburg ,(Tillsonburg)
My A7back still aches when I Ghear that Dword
Verse 8
Now there is one thing you can A7always bet
If I never smoke another Dcigarette 
I might get taken in a A7lotta deals
But I won't go work in the Dtobacco fields of..
Chorus
GTillsonburg ,(Tillsonburg)
DTillsonburg ,(Tillsonburg)
My A7back still aches when i Ghear that Dword
My A7back still aches when I Ghear that Dword
My A7back still aches when I Ghear that Dword
My A7back still aches when I Ghear that Dword

All chords in this song (3)

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

Tillsonburg

by Stompin' Tom Connors

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Verse 1

D A7

While,a away down southern Ontario

I never had a nickel or a dime to show

A fellow beeped up in an automobile

He said "you'll want to work in the tobacco fields" of..

Chorus

Tillsonburg,(Tillsonburg)

A7 G D

My back still aches when I hear that word

Verse 2

He said"I'll only give you seven bucks a day

And if your any good you'll get a raise in pay

Your beds all ready on the bunk house floor

If it gets a little chilly you can close the door", in..

Chorus

Tillsonburg ,(Tillsonburg)

A7 G D

My back still aches when I hear that word

Verse 3

I was feeling in the morning anything but fine

The farmer said "I'm gonna to teach you how brame"

He said you gotta dawn a pair of oilskin pants

If you want to work in the tobacco plants of..

Chorus

Tillsonburg ,(Tillsonburg)

A7 G D

My back still aches when I hear this word

Verse 4

We landed in a field that was long and wide

With one ole horse and five more guys

I asked him where to find the cigarette trees

When he said "bend over" I was ready to leave,from...

Chorus

Tillsonburg ,(Tillsonburg)

A7 G D

My back still aches when I hear that word

Verse 5

He said "just to pick all the bottom leaves

And don't start crawling on your hands and knees

Prime your load or you'll get no pay

Standing there picking at your nose all day",round

Chorus

Tillsonburg ,(Tillsonburg)

A7 G D

My back still aches when I hear that word

Verse 6

With a broken back bending over there

I was wet right through to the underwear

And it was stuck to my skin like glue

From the nicotine tar and the morning dew,of..

Chorus

Tillsonburg ,(Tillsonburg)

A7 G D

My back still aches when I hear that word

Verse 7

Now the nearest river was two miles from

The place they were waiting for the boat to come

When I heard some talk about making the kill

I was down the highway and over the hill,from

Chorus

Tillsonburg ,(Tillsonburg)

A7 G D

My back still aches when I hear that word

Verse 8

Now there is one thing you can always bet

If I never smoke another cigarette

I might get taken in a lotta deals

But I won't go work in the tobacco fields of..

Chorus

Tillsonburg ,(Tillsonburg)

A7 G D

My back still aches when i hear that word

A7 G D

My back still aches when I hear that word

A7 G D

My back still aches when I hear that word

A7 G D

My back still aches when I hear that word

About Tillsonburg Chords by Stompin' Tom Connors

Learn how to play Tillsonburg by Stompin' Tom Connors with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Tillsonburg chords”, “Tillsonburg guitar chords”, or “Stompin' Tom Connors Tillsonburg chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Tillsonburg chords and for experienced players who want accurate Tillsonburg lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, A7, A, G.

FAQ — Tillsonburg by Stompin' Tom Connors

How do I play "Tillsonburg" by Stompin' Tom Connors on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Tillsonburg" by Stompin' Tom Connors on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "Tillsonburg" by Stompin' Tom Connors free?

Yes. The chords for "Tillsonburg" by Stompin' Tom Connors are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Tillsonburg" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Tillsonburg" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Tillsonburg"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Tillsonburg" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Tillsonburg" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Tillsonburg" by Stompin' Tom Connors with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Stompin' Tom Connors below.

What key is "Tillsonburg" in?

The chords for "Tillsonburg" show the original chord names (including D, A7, A, G). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.