Hillbilly Hollywood
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Intro: C C C Bb C
verse 1
C Bb
I can still remember my first guitar Bright and shiny like a brand new
C Bb
Car Even took it with me when I went to school And I practiced every
A Bb A C C
day till I got real good I learned every lick on the radio From Wabash
Bb C
Cannon to Go Johnny Go I majored in rhythm with a minor in blues Then
Bb A Bb A C
I hit the road with my blue suede shoes (Ch)
F G C F
(Ch) And I dreamed of seeing my name in lights Grand ole Opry on on a
G C F Am D G Am G F C
Saturday night Standing where my heroes stood Hillbilly Hollywood
Instrumental C C Bb C
verse 2
C C
I played some bars where you never wanna go From Oklahoma city
Bb C
down to tupelo My ears would be ringing like an old fire bell When Id
Bb A Bb C
lay me down in some cheap hotel
REPEAT (Ch) then Instrumental C C Bb C, C C Bb C
verse 3
Bb G Bb G F
And I pray before too long They will hear my song And I dreamed of
G C F G C
seeing my name in lights Grand ole Opry on a Saturday night
F Am D G Am G F C Am G
Standing where my heroes stood Hillbilly Hollywood, hillbilly
F C Am G F C
Hollywood , hillbilly holly...wood.
Otro C C G Bb C
How to play Hillbilly Hollywood
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.