Waylon's Guitar
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F#m A E B
B
Mr. Cash has got that lick, America loves
F#m
Hank's songs came direct from Heaven above
B E
But the music I got straight from the Hosse's mouth
B F#m B
Yeah Waylon's Guitar had that sound.
B
I got my first leason from him round 73
E
He didn't look Lonesome or Onry to me
B E
He was bout the nicest guy I ever met on the road
B F#m B
Yeah Waylon's Guitar could carry the load.
E B
You got to take that E string Hank and turn it down
F#m
You got to have that half time beat that walks around
E B E
Now I love bits and twang I never loved hot hands around
B F#m B
But Waylon's Guitar had that sound.
E B F#m A E B
E B
You got to get up a Fender Telecaster an dress it in black
F#m
Put leather all around it, so your buckle don't scratch the back
E B E
I'm into Aaron and Keith there's a lot of hot hands around
B F#m B
But Waylon's Guitar had that sound. (Yeah)
E B F#m A E B
E
You got to get and Fender Telecaster and dress it in black
B
Put leather all around it, so a cowboy won't scratch the back.
F#m A E B
(Yeah I'm a cowboy, Bob).
E B F#m A E B
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How to play Waylon's Guitar
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F#m. 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.