Dust Bowl Refugee

Chords4.87 votes
Listen on
YouTubeSpotifyApple Music
15
Original
Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams
All Credit to Original poster
I simply copied chords to all verses for east of reading on scrolling screen.
------------------------------
This is my attempt at a tab for Woody Guthrie's song "Dust Bowl Refugees" as
played on disc 3 of the library of congress recordings. (Key of C, no capo,
standard tuning.) This is my first tab so please post some
comments/suggestions.
Intro/Between Verses Melody (Chord names above refer to the chord you should be
holding/strumming while playing the melody):
C C C C
e --------------------------------|
B --------------------------------|
G -0------------------------------|
D ---3-2-------------0h2----------|
A ------------3--------------3----|
E --------------------------------|
C C C G
e --------------------------------|
B --------------------------------|
G -0------------------------------|
D ---3-2-------------0h2----------|
A ------------3-------------------|
E ----------------------------3---|
C C C C
e ------------------------------------|
B ------------------------------------|
G -0-----------------0----------------|
D ---3-2---------------3-2------------|
A ------------3-----------------3-----|
E ------------------------------------|
C G C
e ---------------------------|
B ---------------------------|
G -----2-------------0-------|
D ---3-----------------2-3---|
A -3-------------------------|
E ------------3--------------|
For the verses he seems to only use the C and G chords with his usual alternating bass
and some hammer ons.
Verse 1
C C
I'm a dust bowl refugee,
C G
Just a dust bowl refugee,
C C
From that dust bowl to the peach bowl,
C G C
Now that peach fuzz is a-killin' me.
Verse 2
C C
'Cross the mountains to the sea,
C G
Come the wife and kids and me.
C C
It's a hot old dusty highway
C G C
For a dust bowl refugee.
Verse 3
C C
Hard, it's always been that way,
C G
Here today and on our way
C C
Down that mountain, 'cross the desert,
C G C
Just a dust bowl refugee.
Verse 4
C C
We are ramblers, so they say,
C G
We are only here today,
C C
Then we travel with the seasons,
C G C
We're the dust bowl refugees.
Verse 5
C C
From the south land and the drought land,
C G
Come the wife and kids and me,
C C
And this old world is a hard world
C G C
For a dust bowl refugee.
Verse 6
C C
Yes, we ramble and we roam
C G
And the highway that's our home,
C C
It's a never-ending highway
C G C
For a dust bowl refugee.
Verse 7
C C
Yes, we wander and we work
C G
In your crops and in your fruit,
C C
Like the whirlwinds on the desert
C G C
That's the dust bowl refugees.
Verse 8
C C
I'm a dust bowl refugee,
C G
I'm a dust bowl refugee,
C C
And I wonder will I always
C G C
Be a dust bowl refugee?

Dust Bowl Refugee chords and lyrics

Free chords for Dust Bowl Refugee by Woody Guthrie. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

All Credit to Original poster
I simply copied chords to all verses for east of reading on scrolling screen.
------------------------------
This is my attempt at a tab for Woody Guthrie's song "Dust Bowl Refugees" as
played on disc 3 of the library of congress recordings. (Key of C, no capo,
standard tuning.)  This is my first tab so please post some
comments/suggestions.
Intro/Between Verses Melody (Chord names above refer to the chord you should be
holding/strumming while playing the melody):
For the verses he seems to only use the C and G chords with his usual alternating bass
and some hammer ons.
Verse 1
Verse 2
Verse 3
Verse 4
Verse 5
Verse 6
Verse 7
Verse 8

Dust Bowl Refugee Chords by Woody Guthrie

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

Frequently asked questions about Dust Bowl Refugee

How do I play "Dust Bowl Refugee" by Woody Guthrie on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Dust Bowl Refugee" by Woody Guthrie 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 "Dust Bowl Refugee" by Woody Guthrie free?

Yes. The chords for "Dust Bowl Refugee" by Woody Guthrie are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Dust Bowl Refugee" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Dust Bowl Refugee"?

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

Is "Dust Bowl Refugee" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Dust Bowl Refugee" by Woody Guthrie with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Woody Guthrie below.

What key is "Dust Bowl Refugee" in?

The chords for "Dust Bowl Refugee" show the original chord names (including C, B, G, D, A, E). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.