Johnny Cash
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C D C D
C D
I like the French braids in your hair
C D
And them faded blue jeans that you wear
C D
I like to watch you shoot your guns
C D Dsus D
And I like the way you love having fun, oh baby
C G D
C D
I like the way you turn me on
C D
Just like an old Keith Whitley song
C D
I like the way you shake it, work it
(C) (D)
Ten out of ten baby you're perfect
C G D
You know the sun is shining on Kentucky
C G D
They're drinking bourbon by the batch
C G D
I walk that line because you love me
C G D
And I wanna be your Johnny Cash, Johnny Cash
C G D
C D
I like the way you hold my hand
C D
And play just like my baby grand
C D
I like how you don't give a damn
C D
And love me just the way I am, the way I am
C G D
You know the sun is shining on Kentucky
C G D
They're drinking bourbon by the batch
C G D
I walk that line because you love me
C G D Dsus D
And I wanna be your Johnny Cash, Johnny Cash
C G D (Dsus D)
C G D
And lay you down in that blue grass
C G D (Dsus D)
C G D (Dsus D)
C G D (Dsus D)
C G D (Dsus D)
C D
That certain smile hey girl you own it
C D
Come lay your head here next to mine
C D
You know I cherish every moment
C D D D D D D....
And I love you till the end of time, end of time, end of time
(No guitar here)
You know the sun is shining on Kentucky
They're drinking bourbon by the batch
I walk that line because you love me
D D D D D D D D
And I wanna be your Johnny Cash, Johnny Cash
C G D
You know the sun is shining on Kentucky
C G D
They're drinking bourbon by the batch
C G D
I walk that line because you love me
C G D Dsus D
And I wanna be your Johnny Cash, Johnny Cash
C G D
And lay you down in that blue grass
C G D
And lay you down in that blue grass
C G D
And lay you down in that blue grass
C G D... Yeah!
How to play Johnny Cash
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 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.