Tennessee Girl
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Capo 2nd Fret
Intro: (E) (E) (E) (E)
(E) I met a girl from Johnson City, man
(E) She's about the prettiest thing in the state.
(E) So I went down to the DMV,
(E) Was gonna get me some vanity plates.
I told 'em
(A) "She's my everything; (B) she's my dream come true:
(E) "If I don't tell her, (A) man, I don't what I'll do.
"It feels so good that I can't (B) keep it to myself.
I love that (E) T E, double-N, E double-S double-E G I R L."
(E) So I called up Dave, formerly a jet-fighter;
(E) Currently a sky-writer, when you pay him cash.
(E) I told him what I wanted him to give me:
(E) He said: "I'll get so dizzy, I'll prob'ly crash."
Repeat Chorus
Solo
(E) So I went down to the emporium:
(E) I'm gonna get me some epidermal art.
(E) I'm savin' up every penny 'cause,
(E) It'll cost me plenty, man, an' it's gonna smart.
Repeat Chorus Twice
Fade out...
How to play Tennessee Girl
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 E. 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.