A (chords): BmD
jah didn't kill johnny
( D )
he had a date with death
ABm
it was a slow train coming
D
and we've all got a train to catch
ABmDA
but lord, take your filthy claws off the rest of my friends.
BmD
that is, of course, if they ain't already dead.
A (pick) BmD
i make no demands. i just made amends.
ABm
i made my bed and i'mma lie in it
DABmD
but before i die...please...don't take any more of my friends
ABm
please don't take any more of my friends.
D
life is easy.
A (chords) : BmD
the smoke didn't kill johnny. the drink didn't kill johnny.
ABmD
the junk didn't kill johnny. and the women didn't kill johnny.
ABm
was it the road? i don't know.
D
was it rock and roll? i don't think so.
ABmDA (pick) BmD
but god. god. god...would never...kill...johnny cash.
ABmD
he had a train to catch
ABmD
he had a date with death
ABm
and we've all got a train to catch
DA... (Progress the chords and fade out)
life is easy. holler at ya boy. life is easy.
This arrangement for the song is the author's own work and represents their interpretation of the song. You may only use this for private study, scholarship, or research.