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Cotton chords by
Nanci Griffith
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Key: A major•
Intro 1
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C#dim
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Verse 1
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If I came
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back to the land of cotton,
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Would you love just me?
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Old loves lost are ne'er
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forgotten:
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That's the way it's supposed to be.
Verse 2
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Are you short or are you long?
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Are you easy to see?
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C#dim
C#dim
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Are you weak or are you strong?
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Makes no never to me.
Verse 3
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All the ballerina sees
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when her world's on fire,
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Is where she puts her feet.
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If she burns her toes,
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C#dim
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she'll just jump higher,
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Never skip a beat.
Interlude 1
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C#dim
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Verse 4
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I've been good most of the time,
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Since you last saw me.
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You come 'cross my mind
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from time to time,
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Now look at me.
Verse 5
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I'm standing at your door with my
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heart in your hands.
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Ain't you gonna ask me in?
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If you say: "No", I'll understand,
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C#dim
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dear,
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And never come south again.
Verse 6
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If I came back to the land of cotton,
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Would you love just me?
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Old loves lost are ne'er
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forgotten:
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That's the way it's s'posed
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to be.
Outro 1
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • G

  • C

  • A

  • D

  • C#dim

    4

  • Am

  • Em

  • B

    2

Capo: 2

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Cotton by Nanci griffith is A major.

The primary chords used in Cotton are A, D, B, E, Ebdim, Bm.

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

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

The tempo of Cotton is approximately 62 beats per minute.

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

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Cotton. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Nanci griffith.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Cotton to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for Cotton by Nanci griffith on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.