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Boots Like Emmy Lou's chords by
Janis Ian
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Key: D major•
Intro 1
D
D

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F#
F#
2

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Bm
Bm
2

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F#
F#
2

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Bm
Bm
2

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D
D

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Bm
Bm
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E
E

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D
D

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A
A

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D
D

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Bm
Bm
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D
D

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G
G

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D
D

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Verse 1
D
D

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IF I HAD BOOTS LIKE EMMY LOU'S

I'D BE A COUNTRY STAR
G
G

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WITH RHINESTONES ON MY BVD'S
A
A

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D
D

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AND A HUMMINGBIRD GUITAR

I'D BUY MYSELF THE BIGGEST BUS

THAT EVER GRACED THE TRACK
G
G

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WITH A LOVESEAT FOR THE TWO OF US
A
A

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D
D

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AND A SWIMMING POOL IN BACK
Verse 2
G
G

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IF I HAD BOOTS LIKE EMMY LOU'S
Em
Em

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D
D

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I'D WEAR MY HAIR LIKE

LORETTA USED TO DO
G
G

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I'D SING LIKE PATSY CLINE

AND KITTY WELLS COMBINED
D
D

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Bm
Bm
2

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IF I HAD BOOTS LIKE EMMY LOU'S
G
G

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A
A

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I'D NEVER NEED A SHINE
D
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Verse 3


IF I HAD BOOTS LIKE EMMY LOU'S
A
A

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I'D BE SO VERY RICH
D
D

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G
G

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I'D HIRE A DOG TO SCRATCH ME
A
A

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D
D

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EVERY TIME I GOT AN ITCH

I'D BUY A THOUSAND CADILLACS
A
A

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WITH LONGHORNS ON THE FRONT
D
D

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G
G

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DRIVE ONE 'TIL THE ASHTRAY FILLED
A
A

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D
D

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THEN HAUL IT TO THE DUMP
Verse 4
G
G

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IF I HAD BOOTS LIKE EMMY LOU'S
Em
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D
D

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G
G

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D
D

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I'D WEAR MY HAIR LIKE

LORETTA USED TO DO
G
G

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I'D SING LIKE PATSY CLINE

AND KITTY WELLS COMBINED
D
D

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G
G

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D
D

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IF I HAD BOOTS LIKE EMMY LOU'S
A
A

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G
G

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I'D NEVER NEED A SHINE
D
D

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Verse 5

A
A

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I'D BUY MY CLOTHES FROM NUDIE

HAVE FINGERNAILS LIKE TAMMY
D
D

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I'D TEASE MY HAIR LIKE DOLLY
E
E

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A
A

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AND MEASURE TEN FEET TALL

I'D TEACH THOSE BOOTS TO SING

PLAY FIDDLE ON ONE STRING
Bm
Bm
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B
B
2

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IF I HAD BOOTS LIKE EMMY LOU'S
Bm
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E
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B
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2

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Bm
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I'D NEVER NEED A RING
Interlude 1
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Bm
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A
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D
D

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Bm
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Bm
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B
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2

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Bm
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G
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E
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A
A

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G
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Baug
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A
A

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D
D

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A
A

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D
D

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Verse 6
D
D

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IF I HAD BOOTS LIKE EMMY LOU'S
A
A

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I'D DIE WITHOUT A CARE
D
D

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FLY STRAIGHT UP TO
G
G

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HEAVEN'S GATE
A
A

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D
D

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AND PUSH MY WAY IN THERE

AND WHEN SAINT PETER ASKED ME
A
A

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WHAT I'D DONE TO BE SO BOLD
D
D

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I'D POINT DOWN TO MY
G
G

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BOOTS AND SAY
A
A

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D
D

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"THEY'RE RECENTLY RESOLED
Verse 7
D
D

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SO FIT ME FOR A ROBE

WINGS AND HALO TOO
G
G

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BUT I CANNOT STAY IF YOU TAKE AWAY
D
D

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A
A

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D
D

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MY BOOTS LIKE EMMY LOU'S
Verse 8
G
G

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IF I HAD BOOTS LIKE EMMY LOU'S
D
D

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I'D WEAR MY HAIR LIKE

LORETTA USED TO DO
G
G

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I'D SING LIKE PATSY CLINE
D
D

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AND KITTY WELLS COMBINED
A
A

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D
D

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IF I HAD BOOTS

LIKE EMMY LOU'S
A
A

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I'D NEVER NEED A SHINE
Outro 1
D
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • D

  • F#

    2

  • Bm

    2

  • E

  • A

  • G

  • Em

  • B

    2

  • Baug

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Boots Like Emmy Lou's by Janis Ian is D major.

The primary chords used in Boots Like Emmy Lou's are D, F#, Bm, E, A, G.

No capo is required for this song.

Yes, this version uses open chords like D, F#, Bm, E, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Boots Like Emmy Lou's is approximately 182 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Boots Like Emmy Lou's using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

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