The Tulsa Shuffle
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Verse One:
D G7 D
All across the South they've got the boogie bands that sound so fine
And on both coasts they've got the record comp'ny machines
E7 A7
Turnin' out hits on an assembly line
D
But in the heart of America we've got the beat
G7 G#dim7
That's guaranteed to tap your toes
D B7 E9 G/A D
Oklahoma's got the Tulsa shuffle, and this am the way it goes (2, 3, 4)
Chorus (instrumental):
D G7 D A G7 D
Verse Two:
D G7 D
Up north in Chicago, you've got your authentic blues bands
E7 A7
Way down yonder in New Orleans, they've got a thing they call Dixieland
D G7 D
All around this whole wide world, there's one thing that everybody knows
B7 E7 G/A D
All God's children love the Tulsa shuffle, and this am the way it goes (2, 3, 4)
Chorus (instrumental):
D G7 D A G7 D
Verse Three:
D G7 D
I love England, I love the Beatles, the Who and the Rolling Stones
E7 A7
I love Nashville country and Texas Tex-Mex, Cajun and Motown soul
D
But in the heart of America we've got the beat
G7 D
That's guaranteed to tap your toes
B7 E7 G/A D
Oklahoma's got the Tulsa shuffle, and this am the way it goes (2, 3, 4)
Chorus (instrumental to end):
D G7 D A G7 D
Eb9 D9
(Shuffle on, children, shuffle on)
How to play The Tulsa Shuffle
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 D. 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.