[G] John Wesley Harding was a [Am] friend to the [G] poor
He [G] travelled with a gun in every [Am] hand [C]
[G] All across this countryside he [Am] opened many a [G] door
But he was [G] never known to [Am] hurt an honest [G] man

G Am G It was down in Chaynee County, a time they talk about
G Am C With his woman by his side he took a stand
G Am G And soon the situation there was all but straightened out
G Am G For he was always known to lend a helping hand

G Am G All across the telegraph his name it did resound
G Am C But no charge held against him could they prove
G Am G And there was no man around who could track or trail him down
G Am G For he was never known to make a foolish move