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Six Oclock News

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Tuning: Standard
GWanda had a Embaby Cin nineteen fifty Gone.
GThe father was a Emstranger and a Cstranger was the Dson.
CCall that child james Dlewis, Ccall these rooms a Dhome.
GChanging all them Cdiapers Dpolish all that Gchrome.
CCmon, baby, Dspend the night with Gme
GAll around the Emschoolyard Cplaying all the Ggames
GRunning, laughing Emback and forth Cthe kid with two first Dnames
CStranger in the Dcloset, Clock the Ddiary
GThe past is running Cfaster Dsinging harmoGny
CCmon, baby, Dspend the night with Gme
GGod bless this Emkitchen Csaid the knick-knack Gshelf
GThe dinners almost Emready Cgo and wash yourDself
CJimmys growing Dup now Cand wandas growing Dold
GThe time is growin Cshorter Dthe nights are long and Gcold
CCmon, baby, Dspend the night with Gme
GSneaking in the Emcloset Cand through the diaGry
GNow, dont you know Emall he saw Cwas all there was to Dsee
CThe whole town saw Djimmy Con the six oclock Dnews
GHis brains were on the Csidewalk Dand blood was on his Gshoes
CCmon, baby, Dspend the night with Gme
CCmon, baby, Dspend the night with Gme

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The story behind the song

John Prine was a singer-songwriter known for his blend of humorous and melancholy songs, often touching on love, life, current events, and social commentary. He learned guitar at 14 and, after serving in the army, worked as a mailman while honing his songwriting. His work often captures the everyday, sometimes with a touch of satire. Playing this song, you might feel a connection to that grounded, observational storytelling style.

AI-written from these sources:John Prine — Wikipedia ↗

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Six Oclock News

by John Prine

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Tuning: Standard

G Em C G

Wanda had a baby in nineteen fifty one.

G Em C D

The father was a stranger and a stranger was the son.

C D C D

Call that child james lewis, call these rooms a home.

G C D G

Changing all them diapers polish all that chrome.

C D G

Cmon, baby, spend the night with me

G Em C G

All around the schoolyard playing all the games

G Em C D

Running, laughing back and forth the kid with two first names

C D C D

Stranger in the closet, lock the diary

G C D G

The past is running faster singing harmony

C D G

Cmon, baby, spend the night with me

G Em C G

God bless this kitchen said the knick-knack shelf

G Em C D

The dinners almost ready go and wash yourself

C D C D

Jimmys growing up now and wandas growing old

G C D G

The time is growin shorter the nights are long and cold

C D G

Cmon, baby, spend the night with me

G Em C G

Sneaking in the closet and through the diary

G Em C D

Now, dont you know all he saw was all there was to see

C D C D

The whole town saw jimmy on the six oclock news

G C D G

His brains were on the sidewalk and blood was on his shoes

C D G

Cmon, baby, spend the night with me

C D G

Cmon, baby, spend the night with me

About Six Oclock News Chords by John Prine

Learn how to play Six Oclock News by John Prine with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Six Oclock News chords”, “Six Oclock News guitar chords”, or “John Prine Six Oclock News 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 Six Oclock News chords and for experienced players who want accurate Six Oclock News lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, Em, C, D.

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The chords for "Six Oclock News" show the original chord names (including G, Em, C, D). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.