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I'm A Lonesome Fugitive original guitar chords by
Merle Haggard
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1967•Country•397 views•
5.0 (1)
Key: F# major•
Intro 1
E
E

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Verse 1
E
E

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A
A

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B
B
2

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Down every road there's always one more city
A
A

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I'm on the run,
B
B
2

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E
E

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the highway is my home
E
E

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A
A

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I raised a lot of Cain
B
B
2

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back in my younger days
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A

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B
B
2

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E
E

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While Mama used to pray my crops would fail
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E

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A
A

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Now I'm a hunted fugitive
B
B
2

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with just two ways
A
A

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B
B
2

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E
E

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Outrun the law or spend my life in jail
Chorus 1
E
E

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A
A

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I'd like to settle down
B
B
2

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but they won't let me
A
A

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Bsus4
Bsus4
2

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A fugitive must be a rolling stone
E
E

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Down every road
A
A

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Bsus4
Bsus4
2

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there's always one more city
A
A

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I'm on the run,
Bsus4
Bsus4
2

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E
E

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the highway is my home
Solo 1
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2

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E
E

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Verse 2
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E

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B
B
2

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I'm lonely but I can't afford the luxury
A
A

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B
B
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E
E

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Of having one I love to come along
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A

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She'd only slow me down
B
B
2

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and they'd catch up with me
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B
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E
E

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For he who travels fastest goes alone
Chorus 2
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I'd like to settle down
B
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2

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but they won't let me
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A

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Bsus4
Bsus4
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A fugitive must be a rolling stone
E
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Down every road
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Bsus4
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there's always one more city
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A

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I'm on the run,
Bsus4
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E
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the highway is my home
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I'm on the run,
Bsus4
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the highway is my home
Outro 1
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • E

  • A

  • B

    2

  • Bsus4

    2

Capo: 2

Transpose: 0

0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of I'm A Lonesome Fugitive by Merle Haggard is F# major.

The primary chords used in I'm A Lonesome Fugitive are F#, B, C#.

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

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

If the simplified chords are too easy, you can visit the original chords page for a more advanced arrangement.

The tempo of I'm A Lonesome Fugitive is approximately 128 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of I'm A Lonesome Fugitive 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 I'm A Lonesome Fugitive. 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 Merle Haggard.

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