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country music nightmare chords by
Boxcar Willie
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Key: D major•
Verse 1
D
D

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G
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Abdim
Abdim
6

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D
D

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A
A

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D

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G
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It was a country music nightmare,
D
D

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the worst I’d ever seen

And every country music star
A
A

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appeared in my dreams
D
D

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There was the late great, the near great,
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G

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Abdim
Abdim
6

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some in the hall of fame
D
D

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The county music nightmare that
A
A

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D
D

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drove me insane
Verse 2
G
G

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There was Ernest Arnold, Eddy Tubbs,
D
D

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I knew that wasn't right

Red Reeves and Jim Foley
A
A

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gave me quite a fright
D
D

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Well Buck Cash and Johnny Owens were
G
G

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next upon the scene
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D

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Jimmy Nelson sang a song along
A
A

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D
D

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with Willie Dean
Verse 3
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G

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There was George Haggard,
D
D

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Merle Jones, I thought I'd surly die

Well Waylon William Hank Jennings
A
A

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made me wanna cry
D
D

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And Charlie Young and Faron Pride they
G
G

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tried to steal the show
D
D

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Hank Miller sang a song
A
A

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D
D

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wrote by Roger Snow
Verse 4
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G

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It was a country music nightmare,
D
D

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the worst I’d ever seen

And every country music star
A
A

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appeared in my dreams
D
D

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There was the late great, the near great,
G
G

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Abdim
Abdim
6

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some in the hall of fame
D
D

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The county music nightmare that
A
A

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D
D

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drove me insane
Verse 5
G
G

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There was Dolly Jackson, Wanda Parton,
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D

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just to name a few

Loretta Gail and Crystal Lynn, well
A
A

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they were all there too
D
D

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Connie Wells and Kitty Smith
G
G

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it was a sight to see
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D

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Brenda Pearl told funny jokes
A
A

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along with Minnie Lee
Verse 6
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D

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There was Roy Williams Don

Clark Jimmy Gilley

Mickey Dickey Conway Tillis Mel

Twitty Donna Smith

Margo Fargo Margo Fargo Merle

Atkins Chet Travis

Boxcar Willie? whoooooo

N.C.

And that's when that train
D
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whistle woke me up
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D

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Boy when that train whistle went off I jumped outta
Verse 7


bed I was running around

the room

I stubbed my toe on the floor
A
A

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and had a big G chord on the pillow
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D

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Why can’t I have some nice
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Abdim
Abdim
6

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dreams about movie stars
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Pretty girls...

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Chords

  • D

  • G

  • Abdim

    6

  • A

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of country music nightmare?

The original key of country music nightmare by Boxcar Willie is D major.

What are the main chords for country music nightmare?

The primary chords used in country music nightmare are D, G, Abdim, A.

Do I need a capo to play country music nightmare?

No capo is required for this song.

Is country music nightmare beginner-friendly on guitar?

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

What is the tempo (BPM) of country music nightmare?

The tempo of country music nightmare is approximately 58 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for country music nightmare?

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

Can I print the guitar chords for country music nightmare?

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

Is there a tuner available for country music nightmare?

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 Boxcar Willie.

Can I save country music nightmare to play later?

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

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You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for country music nightmare by Boxcar Willie on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.