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Pastures Of Plenty

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Bob Dylan's version of Pastures of Plenty by Woody Guthrie.
When transitioning from C to Am, play in reverse for Am to C.
e|C--0C--B--A---Am--0--|
B|--1---------1--|
G|--0---------2--|
D|--2---------2--|
A|--3--3-2-0--0--|
E|--x---------x--|
While strumming, Bob hammers on and off his ring finger, you have to listen for when he does it.
Capo 2
[Verse 1]
CIt's a mighty hard row that my poor hands have Amhoed
CMy poor feet have traveled a hot dusty Amroad
COut of your Dust Bowl and Westward we Amrolled
CAnd your deserts were hot and your mountains were Amcold
[Verse 2] 
CCalifornia, Arizona, I harvest your Amcrops
CWell its North up to Oregon to gather your Amhops
CDig the beets from your ground, cut the grapes from your Amvine
CTo set on your table your light sparkling Amwine
[Verse 3a] - On Minnesota Tapes
CI worked in your orchards of peaches and Amprunes
CI slept on the ground in the light of the Ammoon
CEvery state in the Union us migrants have Ambeen
We'll work in this Cfight and we'll fight till we Amwin
[Verse 3b] - On Gaslight Recording
CI slept on the ground in the light of the Ammoon
CI worked in your orchards of peaches and Amprunes
CWherever your crops are, I'll lend you my Amhand
CI'll ramble all over your green growing Amland
[Verse 4]
CGreen pastures of plenty from dry desert Amground
CFrom the Grand Coulee Dam where the waters run Amdown
CEvery state in the Union us migrants have Ambeen
CWe come with the dust and we go with the Amwind
[Verse 5]
CIt's always we rambled, that river and AmI
CAll along your green valley, I will work till I Amdie
CThis land I'll defend with my life if neeAmd be
Cause my Cpastures of plenty must always be Amfree

All chords in this song (4)

The story behind the song

Bob Dylan is celebrated for infusing traditional folk music with sophisticated lyrical techniques, weaving political, social, and philosophical influences into his songs. This track is part of "The Minnesota Tapes," a collection that showcases his early work. Playing this song connects you to an artist who profoundly shaped popular culture and whose words often defied convention. It's a chance to channel the spirit of a legendary songwriter.

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Pastures Of Plenty

by Bob Dylan

Lyrics & chords · Original key · Capo on fret 2 (as written in this song)

Chords in this song · guitar

Bob Dylan's version of Pastures of Plenty by Woody Guthrie.

When transitioning from C to Am, play in reverse for Am to C.

C C B A Am

e|--0---------0--|

B|--1---------1--|

G|--0---------2--|

D|--2---------2--|

A|--3--3-2-0--0--|

E|--x---------x--|

While strumming, Bob hammers on and off his ring finger, you have to listen for when he does it.

Capo 2

[Verse 1]

C Am

It's a mighty hard row that my poor hands have hoed

C Am

My poor feet have traveled a hot dusty road

C Am

Out of your Dust Bowl and Westward we rolled

C Am

And your deserts were hot and your mountains were cold

[Verse 2]

C Am

California, Arizona, I harvest your crops

C Am

Well its North up to Oregon to gather your hops

C Am

Dig the beets from your ground, cut the grapes from your vine

C Am

To set on your table your light sparkling wine

[Verse 3a] - On Minnesota Tapes

C Am

I worked in your orchards of peaches and prunes

C Am

I slept on the ground in the light of the moon

C Am

Every state in the Union us migrants have been

C Am

We'll work in this fight and we'll fight till we win

[Verse 3b] - On Gaslight Recording

C Am

I slept on the ground in the light of the moon

C Am

I worked in your orchards of peaches and prunes

C Am

Wherever your crops are, I'll lend you my hand

C Am

I'll ramble all over your green growing land

[Verse 4]

C Am

Green pastures of plenty from dry desert ground

C Am

From the Grand Coulee Dam where the waters run down

C Am

Every state in the Union us migrants have been

C Am

We come with the dust and we go with the wind

[Verse 5]

C Am

It's always we rambled, that river and I

C Am

All along your green valley, I will work till I die

C Am

This land I'll defend with my life if need be

C Am

Cause my pastures of plenty must always be free

About Pastures Of Plenty Chords by Bob Dylan

Learn how to play Pastures Of Plenty by Bob Dylan with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Pastures Of Plenty chords”, “Pastures Of Plenty guitar chords”, or “Bob Dylan Pastures Of Plenty 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 Pastures Of Plenty chords and for experienced players who want accurate Pastures Of Plenty lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, Am, B, A, G, D.

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