I Heard That Lonesome Whistle Chords

Capo 2nd fret

Standard (EADGBE)

Intro

A E A A

I was ridiAn' Number Nine, headin' south from Caro-linDe. A

I heard that lone - some whEistle blow. A

I got in trouble, had to roam. I left my gal; I left my home.D A

I heard that lone - some wEhistle blow. A

Just a kidD actin' smart, I went and broke my darlinA's heart.

I guess I was too young to know. E

They took me off in GeorAgia main, locked me to a ball and chain. D A

I heard that lone - some wEhistle blow. A

Interlude

A E A A

All a-lonAe I bare the shame. I'm a number, not a naDme. A

I heard that lone - some wEhistle blow. A

All I do is sit and cry when that ev'ning train goesD by. A

I heard that lone - some wEhistle blow. A

I'll be loDcked here in this cell till my body's just a Ashell,

And my hair turns whiter than snow. E

I'll never see Athat gal of mine. I'm in Georgia, doin' tDime. A

I heard that lone - some wEhistle blow. A