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Knoxville Girl chords by
The Wilburn Brothers
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Key: E major•
Verse 1
E
E

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B
B
2

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E
E

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I met a little girl in Docksville,
A
A

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E
E

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a town we all know well

And every Sunday evening
F#
F#
2

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B
B
2

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out in her home I'd dwell
E
E

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We went to take an evening walk
A
A

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E
E

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about a mile from town

I picked the stick up off the ground
B
B
2

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E
E

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And knocked that fair girl down

She fell down on her bended knees
A
A

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E
E

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For mercy she did cry

Oh, Willie dear, don't kill me here
F#
F#
2

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B
B
2

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I'm not prepared to die
E
E

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she never spoke another word
A
A

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E
E

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I only beat her more

until the ground around me
B
B
2

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Within her blood did flow
E
E

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Verse 2
B
B
2

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E
E

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I took her by her golden curls
Verse 3
A
A

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I dragged her round and round
E
E

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Verse 4


Then threw her in the river
Verse 5
F#
F#
2

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B
B
2

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That flows through Knoxville town
E
E

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Go there, go there, you Knoxville girl
A
A

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E
E

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With dark and rolling eyes

Go there, go there, you Knoxville girl
B
B
2

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E
E

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You can never be my wife

I rolled and tumbled the

whole night through
A
A

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E
E

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My dreams were living hell

And then they came from Knoxville
F#
F#
2

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B
B
2

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And carried me to jail
E
E

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I'm here to waste my life away
A
A

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E
E

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And time is passing slow

Because I killed that Knoxville girl
B
B
2

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The girl that I loved so you

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Chords

  • E

  • B

    2

  • A

  • F#

    2

Capo: 2

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Knoxville Girl?

The original key of Knoxville Girl by The Wilburn Brothers is E major.

What are the main chords for Knoxville Girl?

The primary chords used in Knoxville Girl are E, B, A, F#.

Do I need a capo to play Knoxville Girl?

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.

Is Knoxville Girl beginner-friendly on guitar?

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

What is the tempo (BPM) of Knoxville Girl?

The tempo of Knoxville Girl is approximately 162 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for Knoxville Girl?

You can easily change the key of Knoxville Girl 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 Knoxville Girl?

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

Is there a tuner available for Knoxville Girl?

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 The Wilburn Brothers.

Can I save Knoxville Girl to play later?

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Knoxville Girl 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 Knoxville Girl by The Wilburn Brothers on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.