Johnny Cash - Ridin' On The Cotton Belt: Ukulele Chords

Learn to play "Ridin' On The Cotton Belt" on your ukulele with our detailed chord guide and lyrics. This page provides everything you need to play this song on the ukulele, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.

Learn Ridin' On The Cotton Belt ukulele chords and lyrics

This section will guide you through each part of the song, providing the ukulele chords placed directly above the lyrics for easy playing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, these elements will help you perform "Ridin' On The Cotton Belt" smoothly on your ukulele.

A#
Ridin' on the Cotton Belt
Cleveland County's where I long to be
D#
I got onto Brinkley and every mile
I make is a memory
      A#
This boxcar's cold and windy
and the dust goes around in circles in the air
        D#               F
But my hard times are behind me and
                               A#
I'm returnin' home so I don't care

Chorus:
         D#
And I'm ridin' on the Cotton Belt railroad line
        A#
In the pitchin' rolling rhythm and the noise
 D#
Railroad men are friends of mine and
     A#            F           A#
I'm ridin' on the Cotton Belt boys

Ridin' on the Cotton Belt across
that little river called Saline
That's where I went fishin' and
I hunted in her bottoms as a teen
Now just ahead's a farmhouse and
in the kitchen window there's a light
And I've just got fourteen dollars
but I'm taking it myself home tonight

Chorus

Jumpin' off the Cotton Belt ain't easy
when she's going forty per
But I see my wife standin' there hoping
that I'm coming home to her
I got a few new cuts and bruises
but this old working hobo's made a home
So long to your Cotton Belt thank you
for the ride keep rolling on

Chorus

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Ukulele Chord Diagrams

A#

Ukulele chord A#

D#

Ukulele chord D#

F

Ukulele chord F

Here you can see detailed diagrams for each ukulele chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably.

If you are also interested in learning how to play "Ridin' On The Cotton Belt" on the guitar, check out the chords on our sister site: Guitar Chords for "Ridin' On The Cotton Belt" by Johnny Cash.

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