Country Boy
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G Em Eb
I may look like a city slicker,
G D G
Shinin' up through his shoes.
G Em Eb
Underneath I'm just a cotton picker,
G D G (A Bb, B)
Pickin' out a mess of blues
C G (A Bb, B)
Show me where I start.
C G (A B, D)
Find a horse and cart.
Eb Bb
I'm just a country boy,
Eb G
Country boy at heart. Coda
G Em Eb
I may look like a bank teller,
G D G
Pushing facts in a file.
G Em Eb
But I'd rather be a haul collar,
G D G (A Bb, B)
Shooing foot home in style.
C G (A Bb, B)
Show me where I start.
C G (A B, D)
Find a horse and cart.
Eb Bb
I'm just a country boy,
Eb G--------(G, F#, F)
Country boy at heart.
Instrumental.
E, C#m, C, E, B7 E
E, C#m, C, E, B7 E (F# G, G#)
A, E (F# G, G#)
A, E (F# G#, B)
C, G, C, G----- DC al Coda
Coda:
(G F#, F)
E7, A7, D7, G repeat for solos
Last time (G F#, F) E7, A7, C, D7, E
(indicates single notes)
How to play Country Boy
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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.