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Joe Magarac

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F Bb F
Dm  C G  Dm  Bb A Dm A
DmTo the old steel Bbmill big AJoe went down
DmJoe AMagarac
DmHe said all you honkies Bbgather Around
DmBig AJoe Magarac
I heard Dmthey're gonna build a railroad
To BbFrisco and Aback
From Maine Dmdown to MexicoA  
And Dmwho's gonna make the Bbsteel for that Atrack
DmBig AJoe Magarac
DJoe DmMagarac
CJoe GMagaracDm  
DmWell there ain't no steel man in Bball this world like
AJoe MagaDmracA  
From the DmLackawanna Road to the Rock Island ALine
Went DmJoe AMagarac
And the Dmrailroad boss said you're Ddoing just Amfine
Big DmJoe AMagarac
You know Dmwe gotta have some buildings
That Bbreach to the Asky
And highwDmays wherever you goA  
Well, I Dmain‘t done yet and I'm surBbe gonna Atry
Says DmJoe AMagarac
DmJoe Magarac
CJoe MGagaracDm  
Well there ain't no steel man in aBbll this world like
AJoe MDagaracDm  A  
Well the Dmelter boss Dmsaid we gotta sBbhut down the Ammill
For DmJoe AMagarac
He done Dworked all the Fore in the Bbmine on the Ahill
Oh DmJoe AMagarac
Joe Dmjumped into the ladle it was fDiery Ahot
And he Dwaved to his Dmhonkies beloAw
And the roller Dmboss said the Fvery Bbbest steel we Agot
Is DmJoe AMagarac
DmJoe Magarac
CJoe GMagaracD  
DmHe was made out of steel from his heaBbd to his toes
Big AJoe MagaDmrac
C G Dm   Bb A   Dm

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The story behind the song

"Joe Magarac" appears on The New Christy Minstrels' album "Land of Giants." This American folk music group, founded by Randy Sparks, was known for its large ensembles and blend of folk and pop music. They achieved significant success, including a Grammy Award for their debut album and launching the careers of several musicians. Playing "Joe Magarac" offers a chance to tap into the spirit of a group that brought folk music to a wide audience.

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Joe Magarac

by The New Christy Minstrels

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Chords in this song · guitar

F Bb F

Dm C G Dm Bb A Dm A

Dm Bb A

To the old steel mill big Joe went down

Dm A

Joe Magarac

Dm Bb A

He said all you honkies gather round

Dm A

Big Joe Magarac

I heard they're gonna build a railroad

Bb A

To Frisco and back

Dm A

From Maine down to Mexico

Dm Bb A

And who's gonna make the steel for that track

Dm A

Big Joe Magarac

D Dm

Joe Magarac

C G Dm

Joe Magarac

Dm Bb

Well there ain't no steel man in all this world like

A Dm A

Joe Magarac

Dm A

From the Lackawanna Road to the Rock Island Line

Dm A

Went Joe Magarac

Dm D Am

And the railroad boss said you're doing just fine

Dm A

Big Joe Magarac

You know we gotta have some buildings

Bb A

That reach to the sky

Dm A

And highways wherever you go

Dm Bb A

Well, I ain‘t done yet and I'm sure gonna try

Dm A

Says Joe Magarac

Joe Magarac

C G Dm

Joe Magarac

Well there ain't no steel man in all this world like

A D Dm A

Joe Magarac

D Dm Bb Am

Well the melter boss said we gotta shut down the mill

Dm A

For Joe Magarac

D F Bb A

He done worked all the ore in the mine on the hill

Dm A

Oh Joe Magarac

Dm D A

Joe jumped into the ladle it was fiery hot

D Dm A

And he waved to his honkies below

Dm F Bb A

And the roller boss said the very best steel we got

Dm A

Is Joe Magarac

Joe Magarac

C G D

Joe Magarac

Dm Bb

He was made out of steel from his head to his toes

A Dm

Big Joe Magarac

C G Dm Bb A Dm

About Joe Magarac Chords by The New Christy Minstrels

Learn how to play Joe Magarac by The New Christy Minstrels with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Joe Magarac chords”, “Joe Magarac guitar chords”, or “The New Christy Minstrels Joe Magarac 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 Joe Magarac chords and for experienced players who want accurate Joe Magarac lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include F, Bb, Dm, C, G, A.

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