Chickens chords by
Hayes Carll

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Key: A major•

Intro 1

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Verse 1

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I got chickens

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in my front yard

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What they do is scratch and peck

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I got chickens in my front yard

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What they do is scratch and they peck

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Come supper time I'll go out there

Interlude 1

Find me one and wring its neck

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Verse 2

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It ain't meanness, y'all

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It's just hungry's what I am

It ain't meanness, y'all

It's just hungry's what I am

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There ain't nothin' in this world

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Better than fried chicken, yes ma'am

Verse 3

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And if it rains today

Oh, the backyard'll turn to mud

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If it rains today

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Oh, the backyard'll turn to mud

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If it don't, it won't

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Either way, won't rile my blood

Interlude 2

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Verse 4

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I'm sittin' on the porch swing

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Watchin' the sky and

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fiddlin' wood

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I'm sittin' on the porch swing

Watchin' the sky and

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fiddlin' wood

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There's an old crow on the clothesline Countin'

Interlude 3

his toes and feelin' good

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Verse 5

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I got chickens in my front yard

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What they do is scratch and peck

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I got chickens in my front yard

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What they do is scratch and peck

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Come supper time I'll go out there

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Find me one and wring its neck

Interlude 4

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Verse 6

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It ain't meanness, y'all

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It's just hungry's what I am

Outro 1

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner

E ₂

A ₂

D ₃

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner

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D ₃

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E ₂

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Chords

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Capo: 2

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Chickens by Hayes Carll is A major.

The primary chords used in Chickens are A, D, E.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.

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

The tempo of Chickens is approximately 194 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Chickens 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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