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Intro:
I was a highwayman
Along the coach roads I did ride
With sword and pistol by my side
Many a young girl lost her
Baubles to my trade
Many a soldier shed his lifeblood
On my blade
They finally hung me in the
Spring of twenty-five
But I am still alive
I was a sailor
I was born upon the tide
And with the sea I did abide
I sailed a schooner round
The horn to Mexico
I went aloft and furled the
Mainsail in a blow
And when the yards broke off
They said that I got killed
But I am living still
I was a dam builder across
The river deep and wide
Where steel and water
Did collide
A place called Boulder on
The wild Colorado
I slipped and fell into the
Wet concrete below
They buried me in that great
Tomb that knows no sound
But I am still around
Yes I&#039;ll always be around
And around and around and
Around and around
Around
Bridge:
I fly a starship across the
Universe divide
And when I reach the other side
I&#039;ll find a place to rest
My spirit if I can
Perhaps I may become a highwayman
Again
Or I may simply be a single
Drop of rain
But I will remain and I&#039;ll
Be back again
And again and again and again
And again and again
Bridge:
Ending:

The story behind the song

"Highwayman" tells the story of a soul that journeys through time, reincarnated across four distinct lives. It begins with the vivid dream of its writer, who imagined himself as a highwayman on the run. This initial vision evolved into a narrative where the same spirit inhabits a sailor, a builder of the Hoover Dam, and eventually a starship captain. The song explores themes of continuous existence and the different forms a single essence can take across history and into the future. Playing this song is like stepping into a timeless saga of one enduring spirit.

AI-written from these sources:Highwayman (song) — Wikipedia ↗Johnny Cash — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Highwayman

by Johnny Cash

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Intro:

I was a highwayman

Along the coach roads I did ride

With sword and pistol by my side

Many a young girl lost her

Baubles to my trade

Many a soldier shed his lifeblood

On my blade

They finally hung me in the

Spring of twenty-five

But I am still alive

I was a sailor

I was born upon the tide

And with the sea I did abide

I sailed a schooner round

The horn to Mexico

I went aloft and furled the

Mainsail in a blow

And when the yards broke off

They said that I got killed

But I am living still

I was a dam builder across

The river deep and wide

Where steel and water

Did collide

A place called Boulder on

The wild Colorado

I slipped and fell into the

Wet concrete below

They buried me in that great

Tomb that knows no sound

But I am still around

Yes I'll always be around

And around and around and

Around and around

Around

Bridge:

I fly a starship across the

Universe divide

And when I reach the other side

I'll find a place to rest

My spirit if I can

Perhaps I may become a highwayman

Again

Or I may simply be a single

Drop of rain

But I will remain and I'll

Be back again

And again and again and again

And again and again

Bridge:

Ending:

About Highwayman Chords by Johnny Cash

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

FAQ — Highwayman by Johnny Cash

How do I play "Highwayman" by Johnny Cash on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Highwayman" by Johnny Cash on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "Highwayman" by Johnny Cash free?

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Can I transpose "Highwayman" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Highwayman" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Highwayman"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Highwayman" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Highwayman" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Highwayman" by Johnny Cash with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Johnny Cash below.

What key is "Highwayman" in?

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