Biography:
John Tams (born 16th February, 1949) is an award-winning English actor, singer, songwriter and musician. His contributions to English folk music are legendary.
John Tams was a member of Derbyshire folk group Muckram Wakes in the 1970s, then worked with Ashley Hutchings as singer and melodeon-player on albums including 'Son of Morris On', and as a member of The Albion Band. Splitting with Hutchings in the 1980s he formed Home Service. Now a solo performer - fronting a folk-rock band, or in a duo with Barry Coope.
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"Walk My Way" - John Tams(with Home Service) - The Home Service - 1984
Transcribed by wranglingoutlaw
Intro - | A | A ..
.. A
Did I hear You call Me brother
D
Did I hear You say
F#m E D
All We have is one another
A E A
Won't You walk My way
A
Poor man's soul in a rich man's locket
D
Won't You walk My way
F#m E D
Rich man's hand in a poor man's pocket
A E A
Won't You walk My way
A
Poor man's gun is a rich man's gain
D
Won't You walk My way
F#m E D
Rich man's gold is a poor man's chain
A E A
Won't You walk My way
D A E
Roll on silver lining roll along
D F#m E
Back on the streets where We belong
A
They try to tell Us We're defeated
D
Won't You walk My way
F#m E D
We're unemployed and taxed and cheated
A E A
Won't You walk My way
A
Stop and think just what You're choosing
D
Won't You walk My way
F#m E D
If You're not winning then You're losing
A E A
Won't You walk My way
D A E
Roll on silver lining roll along
D F#m E
Back on the streets where We belong
| A | D | F#m E D D | A E A A |
| A | D | F#m E D D | A E A ..
.. D A | E D | F#m E ..
.. A
Count the cost of what's been owing
D
Won't You walk My way
F#m E D
While the wind of change is blowing
A E A
Won't You walk My way
A
And don't give in to doubt and sorrow
D
Won't You walk My way
F#m E D
You lost today so You can win tomorrow
A E A
Won't You walk My way
D A E
Roll on silver lining roll along
D F#m E
Back on the streets where We belong
| A | D | F#m E D D | A E A A |
| A | D | F#m E D D | A E A A |
Won't You walk My way
| A | D | F#m E D D | A E A A |
Won't You walk My way
Transcribed by wranglingoutlaw
Intro - | A | A ..
.. A
Did I hear You call Me brother
D
Did I hear You say
F#m E D
All We have is one another
A E A
Won't You walk My way
A
Poor man's soul in a rich man's locket
D
Won't You walk My way
F#m E D
Rich man's hand in a poor man's pocket
A E A
Won't You walk My way
A
Poor man's gun is a rich man's gain
D
Won't You walk My way
F#m E D
Rich man's gold is a poor man's chain
A E A
Won't You walk My way
D A E
Roll on silver lining roll along
D F#m E
Back on the streets where We belong
A
They try to tell Us We're defeated
D
Won't You walk My way
F#m E D
We're unemployed and taxed and cheated
A E A
Won't You walk My way
A
Stop and think just what You're choosing
D
Won't You walk My way
F#m E D
If You're not winning then You're losing
A E A
Won't You walk My way
D A E
Roll on silver lining roll along
D F#m E
Back on the streets where We belong
| A | D | F#m E D D | A E A A |
| A | D | F#m E D D | A E A ..
.. D A | E D | F#m E ..
.. A
Count the cost of what's been owing
D
Won't You walk My way
F#m E D
While the wind of change is blowing
A E A
Won't You walk My way
A
And don't give in to doubt and sorrow
D
Won't You walk My way
F#m E D
You lost today so You can win tomorrow
A E A
Won't You walk My way
D A E
Roll on silver lining roll along
D F#m E
Back on the streets where We belong
| A | D | F#m E D D | A E A A |
| A | D | F#m E D D | A E A A |
Won't You walk My way
| A | D | F#m E D D | A E A A |
Won't You walk My way
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