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Busted chords by
Hank Ferguson
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Key: G major•
Verse 1
G
G

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The bills are all due,

and the baby needs shoes,
D
D

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and I'm busted.

And cotton is down to a quarter of a pound,
G
G

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but I'm busted.

I got a cow that went dry,

and a hen that won't lay,
C
C

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And a big stack of bills

gettin' bigger each day
D
D

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Tomorrow they'll haul my

belongings away
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G

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C
C

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G
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Cause I'm busted

My friends are all leavin'

this old mining town
D
D

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They're all busted

They're headin' up north

where there's work to be
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G

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found and trusted

Lord, I hate to give up this acre of land
C
C

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It's been in the family since mining began
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But kids, get hungry,

don't understand,
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C
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Dad's busted.

I went to my brother Bill,
D
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and I asked for a loan, I was busted.

Lord, I hate to beg like a dog for a bone,
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G

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but I'm busted.

But Bill lost his job

and the rent's overdue
C
C

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His wife and his kids

been down with the flu
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D

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And he said,

I've been thinking of calling on you
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G

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C
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G
G

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Cause I'm busted

Lord knows I'm no thief,
D
D

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But a man can go bad when he's busted.

The kids, they're not well,

And it's drivin' me mad
G
G

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cause I'm busted.

I'll sell this old Guernsey

And leave this old shack.
C
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So Billy and Joe,

help Mommy get packed
D
D

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We're headin' up north

and we ain't comin' back
G
G

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C
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Cause we're busted

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • G

  • D

  • C

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Busted by Hank Ferguson is G major.

The primary chords used in Busted are G, D, C.

No capo is required for this song.

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

The tempo of Busted is approximately 67 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Busted 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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