South Nashville Blues
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Capo 6
G
I went down town, it was just to ease my pain.
C G
I went down town, it was just to ease my pain.
D/F# C G
I ended up out walkin' in the rain.
G
I took my pistol and a hundred dollar bill.
C G
I took my pistol and a hundred dollar bill.
D/F# C G
I had everything I needed to get me killed.
G
The Southside girls, they suit me just fine.
C G
The Southside girls, they suit me just fine.
D/F# C G
As long as I got money they don'twhine.
G
The devil lives on Lewis Street I swear.
C G
The devil lives on Lewis Street I swear.
D/F# C G
I seen him rockin' in his rockin' chair.
G
I start way up top of Lewis Street, And I walk down to the end
C G
I start way up top and I walk down to the end,
D/F# C G
I go way down in the bottoms, And I come back up again.
G
Now Mama told me, Papa too They both talked `till they turned blue.
C G
But I got them ol´ South Nashville blues again,
D/F# C G
I won't be satisfied until they lock me up again.
How to play South Nashville Blues
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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.