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He's A Good Dog chords by
Fred Eaglesmith
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Key: B major•
Verse 1
G
G

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Well, he's a good dog
C
C

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I've had him for years
D
D

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He used to get up when I'd walk by
G
G

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Now he just lifts up his ears
C
C

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And he thumps his tail on the floor

When I talk to him
D
D

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And when I talk too long

he just ignores me
G
G

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And he goes to sleep again

He's a good dog
C
C

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I got him as a pup
D
D

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I tried to teach him all the tricks
G
G

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But then I just gave up

'Cause he's never acted very bright
C
C

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Though his eyes they've got this glow
D
D

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And I think he actually knows

some things that
F
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D
D

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G
G

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Actually I don't
D
D

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And he never barks at strangers
C
C

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But then he never barks at cars
D
D

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And he howls at the coyotes
C
C

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D
D

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While they're howling at the stars
G
G

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And he scratches at the back door
C
C

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'Till someone lets him in
D
D

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And then he scratches at the other side
G
G

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To get back out again
C
C

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D
D

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G
G

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C
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D
D

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G
G

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He's a good dog
C
C

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One of these days
D
D

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I'm gonna have to drive him into town
G
G

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Have him put away

'Cause he don't hear

that good no more
C
C

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And he can't hardly walk
D
D

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But until then I look at him

And I say
G
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He's a good dog
Outro 1
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • G

  • C

  • D

  • F

Capo: 4

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of He's A Good Dog by Fred Eaglesmith is B major.

The primary chords used in He's A Good Dog are B, E, F#, A.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 4 fret.

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

The tempo of He's A Good Dog is approximately 150 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of He's A Good Dog 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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