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Jolly Banker

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[Intro]
D
[Verse 1]
My Dname is Tom Cranker and GI'm a jolly banker
DI'm a Jolly banker, jolly A7banker am I
I Gsafeguard the farmers and Dwidows and orphans
Singin' DI'm a jolly banker, jolly Abanker am DI
[Verse 2]
When Ddust storms are sailing, and Gcrops they are failing
DI'm a Jolly banker, Jolly A7banker am I
I Gcheck up your shortage and Dbring down your mortgage
Singin' AI'm a jolly banker, jolly banker am DI
[Verse 3]
When Dmoney you're needing, and Gmouths you are feeding
A7I'm a jolly banker, jolly banker am I
I'll Gplaster your home with a Dfurniture loan
Singin' I'm a jolly A7banker, jolly banker am DI
[Verse 4]
If you Dshow me you need it, I'll Glet you have credit
DI'm a Jolly banker, jolly banker am A7I
Just Dbring me back two for the Gone I lend you
Singin' A7I'm jolly banker, jolly banker am DI
[Verse 5]
When your Dcar you're losin', and Gsadly you're cruisin'
DI'm a jolly banker, jolly bA7anker am I
I'll Dcome and foreGclose, get your Dcar and your clothes
Singin' DI'm a jolly banker, jolly A7banker am DI
[Verse 6]
When the Dbugs get your cotton, the Gtimes they are rotten
DI'm jolly banker, jolly banker am A7I
I'll Gcome down and help you, I'll Drake you and scalp you
Singin' DI'm jolly banker jolly A7banker am DI
[Verse 7]
When the Dlandlords abuse you, or Gsadly misuse you
DI'm a jolly banker, Jolly banker am A7I
I'll Gsend down the police  to Dkeep you from mischief
Singin' DI'm jolly banker, jolly Abanker am DI

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Jolly Banker

by Woody Guthrie

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

[Intro]

[Verse 1]

D G

My name is Tom Cranker and I'm a jolly banker

D A7

I'm a Jolly banker, jolly banker am I

G D

I safeguard the farmers and widows and orphans

D A D

Singin' I'm a jolly banker, jolly banker am I

[Verse 2]

D G

When dust storms are sailing, and crops they are failing

D A7

I'm a Jolly banker, Jolly banker am I

G D

I check up your shortage and bring down your mortgage

A D

Singin' I'm a jolly banker, jolly banker am I

[Verse 3]

D G

When money you're needing, and mouths you are feeding

I'm a jolly banker, jolly banker am I

G D

I'll plaster your home with a furniture loan

A7 D

Singin' I'm a jolly banker, jolly banker am I

[Verse 4]

D G

If you show me you need it, I'll let you have credit

D A7

I'm a Jolly banker, jolly banker am I

D G

Just bring me back two for the one I lend you

A7 D

Singin' I'm jolly banker, jolly banker am I

[Verse 5]

D G

When your car you're losin', and sadly you're cruisin'

D A7

I'm a jolly banker, jolly banker am I

D G D

I'll come and foreclose, get your car and your clothes

D A7 D

Singin' I'm a jolly banker, jolly banker am I

[Verse 6]

D G

When the bugs get your cotton, the times they are rotten

D A7

I'm jolly banker, jolly banker am I

G D

I'll come down and help you, I'll rake you and scalp you

D A7 D

Singin' I'm jolly banker jolly banker am I

[Verse 7]

D G

When the landlords abuse you, or sadly misuse you

D A7

I'm a jolly banker, Jolly banker am I

G D

I'll send down the police to keep you from mischief

D A D

Singin' I'm jolly banker, jolly banker am I

About Jolly Banker Chords by Woody Guthrie

Learn how to play Jolly Banker by Woody Guthrie with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Jolly Banker chords”, “Jolly Banker guitar chords”, or “Woody Guthrie Jolly Banker 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 Jolly Banker chords and for experienced players who want accurate Jolly Banker lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, G, A7, A.

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What key is "Jolly Banker" in?

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