************* GOOD OL' BOYS ************* - written and performed by Waylon Jennings.

************* GOOD OL' BOYS *************

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Verse 1:
E
Just good ol' boys
A
Never meaning no harm
E B7
Beats all you eversaw,been in trouble with the law
E
Since the day they were born
 
 
Verse 2:
E
Straight in the curves
A
Flat on the hills
E B7
Someday the mountain might get'em
E
But the law never will
 
 
Chorus:
B7
Making their way,any way they now how
E
That's just a little bit more than the law will allow
 
 
Chorus.
 
 
Verse 3:
E
I'm a good ol' boy
A
You know my mama loved me
E B7
But she don't understand they keep a showin my hands
E
And not my face on t.v.
 
 
Thanks to David M. Potter for the lyrics.
Perret Charles-Amir.

How to play ************* GOOD OL' BOYS *************

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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.

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