Chickens
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[Intro ]
D
[Verso 1]
D
Pick up a load of chickens just outside of Pickens
G D
Gotta get them down to Mississippi
D
It's a six hour drive but I'll make it in five
A
If the traffic and the wind are with me
D
But she sent me a picture got my ticker beatin' quick
G D
Said you better make it home tonight
D A D
Good God Almighty, look out behind me, feathers are gonna fly
[Refrão]
G D G D
So come on highway, gotta get there fast
G D
Got the pedal to the floorboard
A
Smoke pourin' out the stacks
G D
My baby's waitin' on me
A Bm
So I gotta get back
G D
Boss man's got me haulin' chickens
A N.C. D
But she's got me haulin' ass
[Verso 2]
D
I crossed that Alabama line making better time
G D
Than a big big ship been making
D
Oh cock-a-doodle-doo, you do what you gotta do
A
When your woman's at home waiting
D
Now these 18 tires might all catch fire
G D
But I'm throwing this hammer down
D
Gonna keep on trucking, when it comes to her loving
A D
I ain't clucking around
[Refrão]
G D G D
So come on highway, gotta get there fast
G D
Got the pedal to the floorboard
A
Smoke pourin' out the stacks
G D
My baby's waitin' on me
A Bm
So I gotta get back
G D
Boss man's got me haulin' chickens
A D
But she's got me haulin' aa--
{Instrumental}
G D G D
G D A
Out tripping
G D A Bm
G D A D
[Refrão]
G D G D
So come on highway, gotta get there fast
G D
Got the pedal to the floorboard
A N.C.
Smoke pourin' out them bullhorn stacks
G D
My baby's waitin' on me
A Bm
So I gotta get back
G D
Boss man's got me haulin' chickens
A Bm
But she's got me haulin' aa--
Outro
G D
Boss man's got me haulin' chickens
A N.C. G N.C. G
She's got me haulin' ass (One two three four)
D
(Hoo hoo) (Hoo hoo) (Oh, son)
How to play Chickens
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.