Artist
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Intro: G D A D G D A D
D
Got in a little trouble down at the county seat
A
Made cook in the jailhouse for loiterin' on the street
D7
When the judge read the verdict was a guilty man
A D
Said 45 dollars or 40 days in the can
Chorus:
G D
And that'll be cash on the barrellhead son
A D D7
You can make your choice, you're twenty one
G D
No money down, no credit plan
A D
Get your cash on the barrelhead, 'cause I'm a busy man
Solo:
G D A D D7 G D A D
D
Four days in the jailhouse, four days on the road
A D
Feel tired and hungry, with a heavy load
D7
Saw a Greyhound coming', stuck out my thumb
A D
Before I got to my seat, the driver caught on
Chorus:
G D
That'll be cash on the barrlehead son
A D D7
This old grey dog gets paid to run
G D
When the engine starts, and the wheels all roll
A D
Get your cash on the barrelhead, take you down the road
Solo:
G D A D D7 G D A D
Chorus:
G D
And that'll be cash on the barrellhead son
A D D7
You can make your choice, you're twenty one
G D
No money down, no credit plan
A D
Get your cash on the barrelhead, 'cause I'm a busy man
A D
Get your cash on the barrelhead, 'cause I'm a busy man
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.