(Capo 5th fret)
   C
          C                                            F        G        C
          John Wesley Harding was a friend to the poor
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          He traveled with a gun in every hand
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          All along this countryside, he opened many a door
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          But he was never known to hurt an honest man
                                   *Solo*   (verse)

         'Twas down in Chaynee County - a time they talk about
          With his lady by his side he took a stand
          And soon the situation there was all but straightened out
          For he was always known to lend a helping hand
                                   *Solo*   (verse)

          All across the telegraph his name it did resound
          But no charge held against him could they prove
          And there was no man around who could track or chain him down
          He was never known to make a foolish move...
                                   *Solo*   (verse)