Salty Dog Blues
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(G) Standin on the corner with the (E)low down blues
(A7) Great big hole in the bottom of my shoes
(D) Honey let me (D7)be your Salty Dog.(G)
CHORUS
(G) Let me be your (E)Salty Dog
Or (A7)I won't be your man at all
(D) Honey let me (D7)be your Salty Dog.(G)
Looky here Sal, I know you
Run down stockin' and a worn out shoe
Honey let me be your Salty Dog.
Repeat Chorus
Down in the wildwood sitting on a log
Finger on the trigger and eye on the hog
Honey let me be your Salty Dog.
Repeat Chorus
Pulled the trigger and they said go
Shot fell over in Mexico
Honey let me be you Salty Dog.
Repeat Chorus
How to play Salty Dog Blues
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 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.