One of the great songs performed by Lead Belly and interpreted by numerous
artists, over the years, such as the Weavers. Many interpreters have added
their own humorous words, but these are the original lyrics created and sung by Lead Belly.
(Huddie Ledbetter 'Lead Belly')
Chorus:
[G] Oh the Rock Island Line is a mighty fine line
Oh the Rock Island Line is the [D] road to ride
[G] Oh the Rock Island Line is a mighty fine line
If you [C] want to ride, you gotta [G] ride it like you're flyin'
Get your [C] ticket at the station on the [D] Rock Island [G] Line
[G] A-B-C double X-Y-Z
[D] Cat's in the cupboard and she cain't [G] find me
CH
Maybe I'm right, maybe I'm wrong
Lawd you gonna miss me when I'm gone
CH
Jesus died to save our sins
Glory to God I'm gonna see Him again
CH
Moses stood on the Red Sea shore
Smotin' the water with a two-by-four
CH X2
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Recording copyright 2002 Roger McGuinn / McGuinn Music