Shotgun Johnny
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Intro:
A E E A E E A E E
No Words
[Verso 1]
E
I tried San Antone, I was all alone. I tried Chicago town, thought I'd settle down.
A E B7 E
I tried Detriot City, I was a pity. I tried old St. Lou without a clue what I was missin'.
[Refrão]
A E B7
I been, whiskey livin', here in Richmond. I got you girl, and this guitar.
A E
You got your mama's heart, your daddy's charm. This ol' fashioned love like a Loretta song.
B7 E B7 E
I've been drinkin' it in, all night long.
[Verso 2]
E
I tried drying out, wound up soaking wet. Tried walking right, three rights made me left.
A E B7 E
Tried Louisanna, Texarskansas. I tried down South and ended in Old Savanna.
[Refrão]
A E B7
I been, whiskey livin', here in Richmond. I got you girl, and this guitar.
A E
You got your mama's heart, your daddy's charm. This ol' fashioned love like a Loretta song.
B7 E B7 E
I've been drinkin' it in, all night long.
Solo:
A E E B7 A E E B7 E B7 E
[Refrão]
A E B7
I been, whiskey livin', here in Richmond. I got you girl, and this guitar.
A E
You got your mama's heart, your daddy's charm. This ol' fashioned love like a Loretta song.
B7 E B7 E
I've been drinkin' it in, all night long.
Solo:
A E E B7 A E E B7 E B7 E
Tag:
B7 E B7 E
I've been drinkin' it in, all night long.
B7 E B7 E
I've been drinkin' it in, all night long.
How to play Shotgun Johnny
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 A. 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.