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Johnny B. Goode chords by
Chuck Berry
Chuck Berry
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Key: Bb major
Intro 1
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Verse 1
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Deep down in Louisiana

close to New Orleans

Way back up in the woods

among the evergreens
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There stood a log cabin

made of earth and wood
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Where lived a country boy

named Johnny B. Goode
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Who never ever learned to read or write so well
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But he could play the guitar

just like ringing a bell
Chorus 1
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Go, go

Go, Johnny, go, go
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Go, Johnny, go, go
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Go, Johnny, go, go
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Johnny B. Goode
Verse 2
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He used to carry his guitar in a gunny sack

Go sit beneath the tree by the railroad track
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Oh, the engineers would see him

sitting in the shade
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Strumming with the rhythm

that the drivers made
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The people passing by

they would stop and say
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"Oh my what that little

country boy could play"
Chorus 2
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Go go

Go, Johnny, go, go
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Go, Johnny, go, go
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Go, Johnny, go, go
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Johnny B. Goode
Solo 1
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Solo 2
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Verse 3
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His mother told him

someday you will be a man

And you will be the leader

of a big old band
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Many people coming

from miles around
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To hear you play your music

when the sun go down
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Maybe someday

your name will be in lights
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Saying "Johnny B. Goode tonight"

Go, go
Chorus 3
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Go, Johnny, go

Go, go, go, Johnny, go
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Go, go, go, Johnny, go
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Go, go, go, Johnny, go
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Johnny B. Goode

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Chords
  • A

  • D

  • E

Capo: 1

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Johnny B. Goode by Chuck Berry is Bb major.

The primary chords used in Johnny B. Goode are Bb, Eb, F.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 1 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like Bb, Eb, F, 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 Johnny B. Goode is approximately 168 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Johnny B. Goode 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 Johnny B. Goode. 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 Chuck Berry.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Johnny B. Goode 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 Johnny B. Goode by Chuck Berry on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.