I Wanna Be A Hillbilly
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This song is very fast paced and he uses it to open his shows.
CHORUS:
B
I wanna be a hillbilly, prayin for the rain
E B
Drink corn whiskey, raise a little cane
F#m B
You can have the big city, I wanna be a hillbilly
VERSE 1:
B
City folks got worries, A country boy's got none
E B
All I wanna be is the daddy of a farmer's son
F#m
Subdivisions are silly
B
I wanna be a hillbilly
REPEAT cHORUS
VERSE2:
B
When I get finished plowin, I'm gonna go to the pond
E B
And Take my sweet baby, have some good clean fun
F#m
You gotta work that's a pity
B
I'm gonna be a hillbilly
REPEAT CHORUS
VERSE 3:
B
When I die, throw a big fine wake
E
And have a party in the barn
B
Let me lie in state
F#m
Plant me under that oak tree
B
I'm gonna be a hillbilly
REPEAT CHORUS
F#m
Subdivisions are silly
B
I wanna be a hillbilly
How to play I Wanna Be A Hillbilly
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is B. 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.