King Of The Road Uke tab by Roger Miller

6 Chords used in the song: A, D, E, Bb, Eb, F

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5.33
(Intermediate)
Key: unknownChords
Original key: +0.5 step(s) (original tuning)
Chord progression arranged for the Ukulele
A A            D D
Trailers for sale or rent,
E E A A
Rooms to let fifty cents,
A A D D
No phone, no pool, no pets.
E E
I ain't got no cigarettes.


A A D D
Ah, but..two hours of pushin' broom,
E E A A
Buys an...eight-by-twelve four-bit room.
A A D D
I'm a man of means by no means,
E E A A
King of the road.


A A D D
Third boxcar, midnight train,
E E A A
Destination Bangor, Maine.
A A D D
Old worn out suit and shoes,
E E
I don't pay no union dues.


A A D D
I smoke...old stogies I have found,
E E A A
Short, but not too big around.
A A D D
I'm a man of means by no means,
E E A A
King of the road.


KEYCAHNGE

Bb Bb Eb Eb
I know...every engineer on every train,
F F Bb Bb
All their children, 'n all of their names,
Bb Bb Eb Eb
And...every handout in every town,
F F
And...every lock that ain't locked when no one's around.


Bb Bb Eb Eb
I sing...trailers for sale or rent,
F F Bb Bb
Rooms to let, fifty cents,
Bb Bb Eb Eb
No phone, no pool, no pets.
F F
I ain't got no cigarettes.


Bb Bb Eb Eb
Ah, but, two hours of pushin' broom,
F F Bb Bb
Buys an eight by twelve four-bit room.
Bb Bb Eb Eb
I'm a...man of means by no means,
F F Bb Bb
King of the road.


Bb Bb Eb Eb
Trailers for sale or rent,
F F Bb Bb
Rooms to let, fifty cents,
Bb Bb Eb Eb
No phone, no pool, no pets.
F F
I ain't got no cigarettes.
Bb Bb Eb Eb
Ah, but, two hours of pushin' broom,
F F Bb Bb
Buys an eight by twelve four-bit room...

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The ultimate descriptive hobo song! This song really hits home for those of us whom have riden the rails! Read more on Last.fm.

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