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Wabash Cannonball

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[Intro] 
E  E  B  B  B  E  D  D
[Verse]
From the grDeat Atlantic Ocean to the wide Pacific shGore
She clAimbs the flowery mountains over the hills and by the shDores
She's mDighty tall and handsome she's known quite well by Gall
She's a rAegular combination on the Wabash CannonbDall
[Chorus]
LDisten to the jingle the rumble and the rGoar
As she Aglides along the woodlands over the hills and by the Dshores
The mDighty rush of the engine hears those lonesome hobos cGall
TrAavelin through the jungle on the Wabash CannonbDall
[Interlude] 
D  D  D  G  A  A  A  D B  E  E
[Verse]
Now shEe came down from Birmingham one cold September dAay
As she pBulled into the station you could hear all the people sEay
She's from TenessEee she's long and she's tAall
ShBe came down from Birmingham on the Wabash CannonbEall
[Chorus]
LEisten to the jingle the rumble and the rAoar
As she glBides along the woodlands over the hills and by the shEores
The mEighty rush of the engine hears those lonesome hobos caAll
TrBavelin through the jungle on the Wabash CannonbEall
[Interlude]
E  E  E  A  B  B  B  E  E
[Verse]
HEeres to Daddy Claxton may his name forever stAand
And Balways be remembered in the courts throughout the lEand
His Eearthly race is over and the curtains round him fAall
They'll cBarry him home to Dixie on the Wabash CannonbEall
[Chorus]
LEisten to the jingle the rumble and the rAoar
As she glBides along the woodlands over the hills and by the shEores
The mEighty rush of the engine hears those lonesome hobos caAll
TrBavelin through the jungle on the Wabash CannonbEall
[Outro]
B(fiBnal BchEordE, just one downstroke)

All chords in this song (5)

The story behind the song

Johnny Cash was an American singer-songwriter known for his deep, calm, bass-baritone voice and the train-like chugging guitar rhythms of his backing band, the Tennessee Three. His music often explored themes of sorrow, moral tribulation, and redemption. He was also known for his "Man in Black" stage wardrobe and his free prison concerts. While the song "Wabash Cannonball" doesn't directly feature these themes, it fits into the broader world of a performer deeply connected to American folk and country traditions, often evoking journeys and the landscape.

AI-written from these sources:Johnny Cash — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Wabash Cannonball

by Johnny Cash

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

[Intro]

E E B B B E D D

[Verse]

D G

From the great Atlantic Ocean to the wide Pacific shore

A D

She climbs the flowery mountains over the hills and by the shores

D G

She's mighty tall and handsome she's known quite well by all

A D

She's a regular combination on the Wabash Cannonball

[Chorus]

D G

Listen to the jingle the rumble and the roar

A D

As she glides along the woodlands over the hills and by the shores

D G

The mighty rush of the engine hears those lonesome hobos call

A D

Travelin through the jungle on the Wabash Cannonball

[Interlude]

D D D G A A A D B E E

[Verse]

E A

Now she came down from Birmingham one cold September day

B E

As she pulled into the station you could hear all the people say

E A

She's from Tenessee she's long and she's tall

B E

She came down from Birmingham on the Wabash Cannonball

[Chorus]

E A

Listen to the jingle the rumble and the roar

B E

As she glides along the woodlands over the hills and by the shores

E A

The mighty rush of the engine hears those lonesome hobos call

B E

Travelin through the jungle on the Wabash Cannonball

[Interlude]

E E E A B B B E E

[Verse]

E A

Heres to Daddy Claxton may his name forever stand

B E

And always be remembered in the courts throughout the land

E A

His earthly race is over and the curtains round him fall

B E

They'll carry him home to Dixie on the Wabash Cannonball

[Chorus]

E A

Listen to the jingle the rumble and the roar

B E

As she glides along the woodlands over the hills and by the shores

E A

The mighty rush of the engine hears those lonesome hobos call

B E

Travelin through the jungle on the Wabash Cannonball

[Outro]

B B B E E

(final chord, just one downstroke)

About Wabash Cannonball Chords by Johnny Cash

Learn how to play Wabash Cannonball by Johnny Cash with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Wabash Cannonball chords”, “Wabash Cannonball guitar chords”, or “Johnny Cash Wabash Cannonball 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 Wabash Cannonball chords and for experienced players who want accurate Wabash Cannonball lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include E, B, D, G, A.

FAQ — Wabash Cannonball by Johnny Cash

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What key is "Wabash Cannonball" in?

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