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I Wonder How the Old Folks Are At Home

intermediate

I Wonder How the Old Folks Are At Home

Key: G

Chords: 4

Doc Watson

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Chord Chart

Verse

G

C

G

G

G

G

C

C

C

C

G

G

A7

A7

D

D

Chorus

G

C

G

G

G

G

C

C

C

C

G

G

A7

D

G

G

Chords used: A7 C D G

Lyrics

Well I wonder how the old folks are at home I wonder if they miss me while I roam I wonder if they pray for the boy who went away And left his dear old parents all alone

You could hear the cattle lowing in the lane You could see the fields of blue grass where I've grown You could almost hear them cry as they kissed their boy goodbye Well I wonder how the old folks are at home

Just a village and a homestead on the farm And a mother's love to shield you from all harm A mother's love so true a sweetheart that loves you A village and a homestead on the farm

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About This Song

I Wonder How the Old Folks Are At Home is a heartfelt traditional song closely associated with Doc Watson, who popularized it with his distinctive flatpicking style. The song's nostalgic lyrics about longing for home and family made it a favorite in the folk revival era and remains a touching addition to bluegrass repertoires.

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