Hound Dog
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Written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. This is former
legend, Jimi Hendrix's version.
G
You ain't nothing but a hound dog
G
Been snoopin' round my door
C C7
You ain't nothing but a hound dog
G
Been snoopin' round my door
D7
You can wag your tail
C7 G
But I ain't gonna feed you no more
Chorus:
G
You told me you was high class
G
I could see through that
C C7
You told me you was high class
G
I could see through that
D7
And baby I know
C7 G
You ain't no real cool cat
Chorus
G
You made me feel so blue
G
You made me weep and moan
C C7
You made me feel so blue
G
You made me weep and moan
D7
'Cause I'm looking for a woman
C7 G
All your lookin' for is a home
Chorus
Enjoy!
How to play Hound Dog
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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.