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King Creole - Alt. Take 18 chords by
Elvis Presley
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Key: Bb major•
Intro 1
G
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Verse 1
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King Creole,
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go
Verse 2
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There's a man in New Orleans

who plays rock and roll

He's a guitar man with a great big soul

He lays down a beat like a ton of coal

He goes by the name of King Creole
C
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You know he's
Verse 3

gone, gone, gone

Jumping like a catfish on a pole,
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yeah
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You know he's gone, gone, gone
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Hip- shaking King Creole (King Creole,

King Creole)
Verse 4
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When the king starts to do it,

it's as good as done

He holds his guitar like a tommy gun

He starts to growl from

way down in his throat

He bends a string and that's all she wrote
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You know he's
Verse 5

gone, gone, gone
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Jumping like a catfish on a pole, yeah
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You know he's gone, gone, gone
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Hip- shaking King Creole (King Creole,

King Creole)
Verse 6
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Well, he sings a song about

a crawdad hole

He sings a song about a jelly roll

He sings a song about a-

pork and greens

He sings some blues about New Orleans
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You know he's gone,
Verse 7

gone, gone
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Jumping like a catfish on a pole yeah
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You know he's gone, gone, gone
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Hip- shaking King Creole
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(King Creole, go)
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He
Verse 8
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D
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plays something evil,

then he plays something sweet

No matter how he plays,

you gotta get up on your feet

When he gets a rocking fever,

baby, heaven sakes

He don't stop playing 'til
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his guitar breaks
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You know he's gone,
Verse 9

gone, gone
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Jumping like a catfish on a pole, yeah
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You know he's gone, gone, gone
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Hip- shaking King

Creole (King Creole)
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Verse 10

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You know he's gone, gone, gone
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Hip- shaking King Creole (Creole,

Creole, Creole, Creole)

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Chords

  • G

  • C

  • Em

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Capo: 3

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of King Creole - Alt. Take 18?

The original key of King Creole - Alt. Take 18 by Elvis Presley is Bb major.

What are the main chords for King Creole - Alt. Take 18?

The primary chords used in King Creole - Alt. Take 18 are Bb, Eb, Gm, F.

Do I need a capo to play King Creole - Alt. Take 18?

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 3 fret.

Is King Creole - Alt. Take 18 beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like Bb, Eb, Gm, F, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of King Creole - Alt. Take 18?

The tempo of King Creole - Alt. Take 18 is approximately 171 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for King Creole - Alt. Take 18?

You can easily change the key of King Creole - Alt. Take 18 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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