Barefoot Nellie chords by
Porter Wagoner

N/A•

Key: F major•

Verse 1

F

F

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Bb

Bb

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C

C

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F

F

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Red headed picker was sittin' on a limb

Bb

Bb

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Ma said chicken but Nellie shot him

C

C

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Wrung his neck and picked him clean

F

F

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C

C

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the funiest chicken I've ever seen

F

F

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Bb

Bb

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C

C

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Hey (barefoot Nellie) ho (barefoot Nellie) hey

F

F

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(barefoot Nellie) you're the one for me

Now Nelie put on her Sunday dress she

Bb

Bb

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thought that it would look the best

C

C

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Made out of an old beet sack

F

F

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old beet rope around the back

Bb

Bb

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C

C

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Hey (barefoot Nellie) ho (barefoot Nellie) hey

F

F

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Bb

Bb

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C

C

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F

F

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Bb

Bb

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(barefoot Nellie) you're the one for me

C

C

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F

F

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[ el.banjo - fiddle ]

Now Nellie went to town one day

Bb

Bb

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a rid_ in' on a bale o'hay

C

C

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Sold a man a trip to Mars now

F

F

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C

C

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she sits behind the bars

F

F

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Bb

Bb

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C

C

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Hey (barefoot Nellie) ho (barefoot Nellie) hey

F

F

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(barefoot Nellie) you're the one for me

Now Nellie's got a pair of shoes and

Bb

Bb

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she can wear 'em if she choose

C

C

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Why the heck she's got the blues

F

F

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wants to wear a size twenty two

Bb

Bb

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C

C

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Hey (bare_ foot Nellie) ho (barefoot Nellie) hey

F

F

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Bb

Bb

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(barefoot Nellie) you're the one for me

C

C

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F

F

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Bb

Bb

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[ fiddle

C

C

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F

F

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]

Picked a little hog walk in the luck he made

Bb

Bb

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C

C

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three tracks just one duck_

F

F

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Nellie said who you think I am that ho_

g's missin' about one hen

Bb

Bb

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C

C

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Hey (bare_ foot Nellie) ho (barefoot Nellie) hey

F

F

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(barefoot Nellie) you're the one for me

Bb

Bb

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Hey (barefoot Nellie) ho (barefoot Nel_

C

C

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F

F

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lie) hey (barefoot Nellie) you're the one for me

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Chords

F
Bb
C

Capo: 3

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Barefoot Nellie?

The original key of Barefoot Nellie by Porter Wagoner is F major.

What are the main chords for Barefoot Nellie?

The primary chords used in Barefoot Nellie are F, Bb, C.

Do I need a capo to play Barefoot Nellie?

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 3 fret.

Is Barefoot Nellie beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like F, Bb, C, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of Barefoot Nellie?

The tempo of Barefoot Nellie is approximately 65 beats per minute.

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