Blue Suede Shoes - Carl Perkins

Blue Suede Shoes

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G
Well it's one for the money
 
Two for the show
G9
Three to get ready and four to go now
C9 G
Don't you step on my Blue Suede Shoes
D9 C9 G
You can do anything but lay off o my Blue Suede Shoes
 
G
You can knock me down step in my face
 
Slander my name all over the place
 
Do anything that you want to do
G7
But uh uh honey lay off o my shoes
C9 G
Don't you step on my Blue Suede Shoes
D9
You can do anything
C9 G
but lay off o my Blue Suede Shoes
 
G
Well you can burn my house steal my car
 
Drink my cider from my ol fruit jar
 
Do anything that you want to do
G7
But uh uh honey lay off o my shoes
C9 G
Don't you step on my Blue Suede Shoes
D9
You can do anything
C9 G
but lay off o my Blue Suede Shoes

How to play Blue Suede Shoes

Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.

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.

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