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The Wreck Of The Old 97
lyrics and chords

These country classic song lyrics are the property of the respective artist, authors and labels, they are intended solely for educational purposes and private study only. The chords provided are my interpretation and their accuracy is not guaranteed.

The Wreck Of The Old 97 lyrics and chords are intended for your personal use only, it's a great country classic by Johnny Cash. This old song has been enjoyed for many years and it's still fun to play.

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The Wreck Of The Old 97
recorded by Johnny Cash  
written by Bob Johnson and Johnny Cash
 

G                           C
They give him his orders at Monroe Virginia
       G                       D7
Saying Steve you're way behind time
        G                  C
This is not 38 but this is Old 97
G          D7         G
Put her in Spencer on time
 
                                      C
Then he looked around and said to his black greasy fireman
     G                       D7
Just shovel on a little more coal
    G                  C
And when we cross that White Oak Mountain
G       D7           G
You can watch Old 97 roll
 
                               C
And when a telegram comes from Washington Station
    G              D7
And this is how it read
        G                    C
Oh that brave engineers that run old 97
G               D7       G
Is lying in old Danville dead
 
                               C
He was going down grade making 90 miles an hour
     G                        D7
When his whistle broke into a scream
       G                           C
He was found in the wreck with his hand on the throttle
    G              D7           G
And was scalded to death by the steam
 
                    C
Now ladies you must take warning
     G                D7
From this time on and learn
      G                         C
Never speak harsh words to your true loving husband
G                D7        G
He may leave you and never return

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There have been many different artists record this old song, to me, that's the mark of a good one. You can learn it quickly and easily, just print The Wreck Of The Old 97 lyrics and chords and have fun.

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