Pistol slapper blues
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Intro: F C F D7
Verse
G7 C G7
Well I'd know my dog
C F
anywhere I hear him bark
C D G7 C
Well, I'd know my rider if I seen her in the dark
Verse
G7 C G7
ain't it cold for you, mother
C F
when you say you don't love me?
C D G7 C
Well that's alright woman, you gonna need my help someday
Verse
G7 C G7
you didn't say you didn't love me
C F
when you were stretched out across my bed
C D G7 C
you're drinkin' moonshine whisky and talking all outta your head
Verse
G7 C G7
ain't but two kinda people
C F
in this world that I can't stand
C D G7 C
well,that's a lying woman and a cheatin', knockin' man
Verse
G7 C G7
Well, I feel like slapping
C F
my pistol in your face
C D G7 C
I'm gonna let the graveyard be your resting place
Verse
G7 C G7
Well I'd know my dog
C F
anywhere I hear him bark
C D G7 C
Well, I'd know my rider if I seen her in the dark
G C
How to play Pistol slapper blues
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. 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.