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Key: D major•
Intro 1
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Verse 1
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When I was a young

man I played my guitar
A
A

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I played for the people in
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D

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Black Jack's Bar

They danced to the music

and called me a star
A
A

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D
D

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And I took in the money in Black Jack's Bar
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A

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D

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I kept things a movin' with a crazy beat
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I kept up a rhythm with my two big feet

I played pretty women like

I played my guitar
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And I got into trouble in Black Jack's Bar
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A

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G

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got into trouble in Black Jack's Bar

One night I played till my

fingers were sore
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A

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They called for a break and I
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D

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stepped through the door

I stood there a lookin' at

the heaven so grand
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A

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When up stepped a woman
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D

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with a bottle in her hand
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A

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D

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She took one swallow and I saw her frown
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A

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D

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I turned up the bottle and I guzzled it down

I battled my eyes and I

looked at her charms
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The next thing I knew she was in my arms I got
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into trouble in Black Jack's Bar
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[ fiddle
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I hugged her and kissed her

and called her mine
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A

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Drunk on her kisses and drunk

on her wine

Somebody yelled come

and play your guitar
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We both stuggered back into
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Black Jack's Bar
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A

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Somebody said you better
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D

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run for your life
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You've been a playin' with
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the wrong man's wife

He swang his knife and swung my guitar
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And I killed me a gambler in Black Jack's Bar
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I got in trouble in Black Jack's Bar
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A

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When I get out of this place called the pen I
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D

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ain't never comin' back here again

I'm gonna do right and I'm gonna go straight
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I'm gonna be careful whose wife I date
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I ain't a huggin' no wo_ man but mine
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drinkin' no liquor and not much wine
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Sittin' in my cell with my old guitar wonder
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who's a playin' in Black Jack's Bar
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(I got in trouble in Black Jack's Bar) wonder
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who's a playin' in Black Jack's Bar
Outro 1
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Chords

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Black Jack's Bar?

The original key of Black Jack's Bar by Porter Wagoner is D major.

What are the main chords for Black Jack's Bar?

The primary chords used in Black Jack's Bar are D, A, G.

Do I need a capo to play Black Jack's Bar?

No capo is required for this song.

Is Black Jack's Bar beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like D, A, G, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of Black Jack's Bar?

The tempo of Black Jack's Bar is approximately 176 beats per minute.

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