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Songs Of Woody Guthrie
On The Acoustic
Welcome to my songs of Woody Guthrie page.
On this web page, we will look at a few of Woody's popular songs as a collection of full lesson tutorials available for purchase, along with several free chord sheets in .pdf format, guitar demos and some rhythm tips on playing each song.
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Woody Guthrie, born July 14, 1912, in Okemah, Oklahoma, was a legendary folk musician whose work championed social change. Shaped by hardships during the Dust Bowl and Great Depression, Guthrie's songs reflected the struggles of everyday people and conveyed deep empathy for the working class.
In the 1930s, he began his musical journey, traveling across America with his guitar and harmonica, capturing the stories of those he met. His famous guitar slogan, "This Machine Kills Fascists," underscored his commitment to justice, while his song "This Land Is Your Land" became an anthem for unity and inclusion.
During WWII, Guthrie served in the Merchant Marine, broadening his views on social justice. Despite personal struggles, including Huntington's disease, he continued creating music that resonated deeply with the nation.
Guthrie’s legacy endures, inspiring artists like Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen. Today, the Woody Guthrie Center in Tulsa preserves his contributions to folk music, honoring his messages of hope, resilience, and social justice.
Songs Of Woody Guthrie
Chords, Lyrics, Rhythm Tips, Tutorials
1. Baltimore To Washington
Baltimore To Washington was never released as a single.
It can be found on The Asch Recordings which covers a series of numbers recorded by Woody Guthrie between 1944 and 1949.
This one I play with a capo 4th fret in standard tuning. Some picking in this number as you play a root down up down up down up and rhythm pattern with the chords C, C7, F, G and a G7.
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2. Blowin Down The Road
Blowin Down The Road has no recorded ref as to which album may contain this track if any, so I have no idea about the history of this song.
The chords need here are G, G7, C, D and a D7 in standard tuning and some lead required. For rhythm play a root down up bass up down up and repeat pattern.
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3. This Land Is Your Land
This Land Is Your Land was written by Woody Guthrie in 1940 after getting tired of hearing Kate Smith sing God Bless America. The melody is from a Carter family number called "When The World's On Fire".
After he wrote the song, he forgot about it for 4 years until 1944 when he first recorded the song on The Asch Recordings Vol 1 album. Moses Asch was the person who recorded these songs by Woody over a 5 year period.
This one play in standard tuning with a root down up down up down up and repeat rhythm pattern with the chords G, C, D, D7 and C7. Some lead required in this song.
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