Introduction CGCGCGCGCFC Verse 1 C Lost John a'walking along in the rain C G7 C Around the curve come a passenger train C John made a grab but he never got aboard C G7 C Left him a'sittin' on the old railroad F C G7 C He long gone, long gone, long gone lost John Instrumental CGCGCGCGCFC7 Verse 2 C No hat on his head, no shoes on his feet C G7 C He's a beggin off women for his bread and his meat C A woman a' said well look a'here John C G7 C I'll take my broom I'm gone hurry you along F C G7 C He long gone, long gone, long gone lost John Instrumental CGCGCGCGCFC7 Verse 3 C Had an old dog his name was Will C G7 C He run lost John to the top of the hill F C G7 C He long gone, long gone, long gone lost John Instrumental CGCGCGCGCFC7