Chattanooga Dog
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Intro
A D A
A E7 A
[Verso 1]
A D A
There's a fairground down in Chattanooga
A E7
Where a kiddy train runs up and down the track
A D
There's an old black hound that always hangs around
A E7 A
And he chases that train down and back
[Refrão]
D A
And I've been chasing you like that Chattanooga dog
E7 A
Even though I know you don't care
D A
I've been chasing you like that Chattanooga dog
D E7 A
And it ain't gonna get me anywhere
Interlude
A D A
A E7 A
[Verso 2]
A D A
Well, I'm thinking that you're like that old train
A E7
Anybody gets a ticket to ride
A D
And I'm like that pup, I won't ever give up
A E7 A
I'd do anything to be by your side
[Refrão]
D A
And I've been chasing you like that Chattanooga dog
E7 A
Even though I know you don't care
D A
I've been chasing you like that Chattanooga dog
D E7 A
And it ain't gonna get me anywhere
Interlude
A D A
A E7 A
[Verso 3]
A D A
Every day when the kids come for playing
A E7
To ride that ol' kiddy train once more
A D
There's that old faithful hound with his tongue hanging down
A E7 A
And running 'til his feet get sore
[Refrão]
D A
And I've been chasing you like that Chattanooga dog
E7 A
Even though I know you don't care
D A
I've been chasing you like that Chattanooga dog
D E7 A
And it ain't gonna get me anywhere
How to play Chattanooga Dog
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What is the starting chord?
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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.