American Songs Lyrics & Chords By John Jacob Niles

Well, Railroad Bill, O Railroad Bill, He never worked and he never will. I'm gonna ride old Railroad Bill. Well, O Railroad Bill, he was a mighty mean man, He shot the...read more

Well I worked all summer couldn't save a cent I gave all my money to the government I don't know quite how it got spent but the banks are coming for my deed though Man at the...read more

The roots of the matter run miles deep This is the era of eternal sleep Please everybody now but please be advised Nothing's going away just cuz' you're closing your eyes This...read more

Browne Jamaica was the lovely one, I played her well As we lay in the tall grass where the shadows fell Hiding from the children so they would not tell We would stay there...read more

Won't somebody tell me, answer if you can! Want somebody to tell me, what is the soul of a man I'm going to ask the question, answer if you can If anybody here can tell...read more