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Goober Peas

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[Intro]
F
F    C  F
F    C  F
[Verse]
Sittin' by the roadside Con a summer's Fday
Chattin' with my mess mates and Cpassing time away
FSittin' in the shadow Bbunderneath the trees
FGoodness how delicious, Ceating goober Fpeas
[Chorus]
Peas! Peas! Peas! Peas! CEating goober Fpeas
Peas! Peas! Peas! Peas! CEating goober Fpeas
[Verse]
When a farmer passes, the Csoldiers have a Frule
To cry out at their loudest, "CMister, here's your mule"
FBut there is a pleasure, enBbchantinger than these
It's Fwearing out your grinders, Ceating goober Fpeas
[Chorus]
Peas! Peas! Peas! Peas! CEating goober Fpeas
Peas! Peas! Peas! Peas! CEating goober Fpeas
[Verse]
Just before the battle, the CGeneral hears a Frow
He said, "The Yanks are coming, I Chear their rifles now"
He Fturned around in wonder and Bbwhat do you think he sees?
The FGeorgia militia, Ceating goober Fpeas!
[Chorus]
Peas! Peas! Peas! Peas! CEating goober Fpeas
Peas! Peas! Peas! Peas! CEating goober Fpeas
[Verse]
We think this song has lasted Calmost long eFnough
The subject is most interesting, but Crhymes are mighty rough
FWhen this war was over, when Bbfree from rags and fleas
We'll Fkiss our wives and sweethearts and then we'll Cgobble goober Fpeas

All chords in this song (3)

The story behind the song

This traditional folk song paints a picture of daily life for Confederate soldiers during the American Civil War. With food supplies scarce, boiled peanuts, or "goober peas," became a common emergency ration. The lyrics capture a moment of simple pleasure and camaraderie amidst hardship, as soldiers share their humble meal and pass the time. It's a song that evokes a sense of resilience and finding small comforts in difficult circumstances.

AI-written from these sources:Goober Peas — Wikipedia ↗The Kingston Trio — Wikipedia ↗

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Goober Peas

by The Kingston Trio

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

[Intro]

F C F

[Verse]

C F

Sittin' by the roadside on a summer's day

Chattin' with my mess mates and passing time away

F Bb

Sittin' in the shadow underneath the trees

F C F

Goodness how delicious, eating goober peas

[Chorus]

C F

Peas! Peas! Peas! Peas! Eating goober peas

C F

Peas! Peas! Peas! Peas! Eating goober peas

[Verse]

C F

When a farmer passes, the soldiers have a rule

To cry out at their loudest, "Mister, here's your mule"

F Bb

But there is a pleasure, enchantinger than these

F C F

It's wearing out your grinders, eating goober peas

[Chorus]

C F

Peas! Peas! Peas! Peas! Eating goober peas

C F

Peas! Peas! Peas! Peas! Eating goober peas

[Verse]

C F

Just before the battle, the General hears a row

He said, "The Yanks are coming, I hear their rifles now"

F Bb

He turned around in wonder and what do you think he sees?

F C F

The Georgia militia, eating goober peas!

[Chorus]

C F

Peas! Peas! Peas! Peas! Eating goober peas

C F

Peas! Peas! Peas! Peas! Eating goober peas

[Verse]

C F

We think this song has lasted almost long enough

The subject is most interesting, but rhymes are mighty rough

F Bb

When this war was over, when free from rags and fleas

F C F

We'll kiss our wives and sweethearts and then we'll gobble goober peas

About Goober Peas Chords by The Kingston Trio

Learn how to play Goober Peas by The Kingston Trio with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Goober Peas chords”, “Goober Peas guitar chords”, or “The Kingston Trio Goober Peas 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 Goober Peas chords and for experienced players who want accurate Goober Peas lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include F, C, Bb.

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The chords for "Goober Peas" show the original chord names (including F, C, Bb). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.