Counterman
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Intro: E (once)
N/C A E
Well I'm a counterman at the Auto Zone store in Birmingham Alabama
A E B7
We got everything from A to Z some miscellaneous and what have ya
E A
I got the parts to fix all the parts of cars that make 'em all blow smoke
E B7 E
But I ain't got the part for the part of my heart that woman of mine just broke
A E
Well I'm a counterman and I's a countin' on her just to stay with me the resta my life
B7
I's crazy for wishin' that blond beautician would settle down and be my wife
E A
I'd bet a set of plugs she's powdered up and painted, dancin' holes in her high heels
E B7 E
'Cause she's purty as a cherry '57 Chevy and smooth as an Oldsmobile
A B7 E
E A
I even talked to the fram air filter man about makin' her Miss December
B7
On the calender for the customers and distributors and vendors
E A
well my mama said it'd probably go to her head and hell I guess my mama was right
E B7 E
'Cause I'm puttin cashews in my coat, she's at the Burgundy Room tonight
A E
Well I'm a counterman and I's a countin on her just to stay with me the resta my life
B7
Hell I's crazy for wishin' that wild beautician would settle down and be my wife
E A
I'd bet a set of plugs she's powdered up and painted, dancin' holes in her high heels
E B7 E
'cause she purty as a cherry '57 Chevy and smooth as an Oldsmobile
A E B7 E B7-E
Ah she's purty as a cherry '57 Chevy and smooth as an Oldsmobile
How to play Counterman
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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.