Rock Island Line




McGuinn's Folk Den show

Summary: How do I download this Mp3?Mp3: Rock Island Line The Rock Island Line One of the great songs performed by Lead Belly and interpreted by numerous artists, over the years, such as the Weavers. Many interpreters have added their own humorous words, but these are the original lyrics created and sung by Lead Belly. Lyrics: The Rock Island Line (Huddie Ledbetter 'Lead Belly') Chorus: [G] Oh the Rock Island Line is a mighty fine line Oh the Rock Island Line is the [D] road to ride [G] Oh the Rock Island Line is a mighty fine line If you [C] want to ride, you gotta [G] ride it like you're flyin' Get your [C] ticket at the station on the [D] Rock Island [G] Line [G] A-B-C double X-Y-Z [D] Cat's in the cupboard and she cain't [G] find me CH Maybe I'm right, maybe I'm wrong Lawd you gonna miss me when I'm gone CH Jesus died to save our sins Glory to God I'm gonna see Him again CH Moses stood on the Red Sea shore Smotin' the water with a two-by-four CH X2 ______________________________________________________________________________ Recording copyright 2002 Roger McGuinn / McGuinn Music