Ain't I'm A Dog
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[Verso 1]
E
Well, I come in this morning 'bout a half past three
My good gal said she was a-leavin' me
A
I said, now wait a minute, baby, let me help you pack
E
'Cause when you leave, you know you can't come back
(Oh, ain't I'm a dog)
A
Yeah, ain't I'm a dog (Ain't I'm a dog)
E
Oh, yes, now ain't I'm a dog (Ain't I'm a dog)
B7 A E
Yeah, ain't I'm a dog, I'm always steppin' around
E
(Chuck chuck, chuck chuck a boom)
[Verso 2]
E
Well, I tell her myself that I'ma gonna be good
And do all the things that a good man should
A
A good lookin' woman starts a-walkin' my way
E
I tell myself there's another day (Oh, ain't I'm a dog)
A
Yeah, ain't I'm a dog (Ain't I'm a dog)
E
Oh, yes, now ain't I'm a dog (Ain't I'm a dog)
B7 A E
Yeah, ain't I'm a dog, I'm always steppin' around
E
(Chuck chuck, chuck chuck a boom)
Solo: E A E B7 A E
[Verso 3]
E
Well, a good lookin' woman is a-mighty fine
To give a grown man a little peace of mind
A
I know it ain't safe just to kiss and run
E
But forget about the danger, girl and think of the fun
Oh, ain't I'm a dog
A
Yeah, ain't I'm a dog (Ain't I'm a dog)
E
Oh, yes, now ain't I'm a dog (Ain't I'm a dog)
B7 A E
Yeah, ain't I'm a dog, I'm always steppin' around
E
(Chuck chuck, chuck chuck a boom)
Final:
B7 A E
Ain't I'm a dog, I'm always steppin' around
B7 A E
Ain't I'm a dog, I'm always steppin' around
How to play Ain't I'm A Dog
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.