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Memphis In The Meantime original guitar chords by
John Hiatt
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1987•Folk•124 views•
Key: E major•
Intro 1
E
E

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Verse 1
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I got something to say, little girl
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You might not like my style

But we've been hanging around this town
E7
E7

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Just a little too long a while
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You say you're gonna get your act together

Gonna take it out on the road
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But if I don't get outta here pretty soon

My head's going to explode
Pre-chorus 1
B
B
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Sure, I like country music and I like mandolins
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A

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D/A
D/A
2

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But right now I need a Telecaster
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D/A
D/A
2

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Through a Vibrolux turned up to ten
Chorus 1
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Let's go to Memphis in the meantime, baby

Memphis in the meantime, girl
Verse 2
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I need a little shot of that rhythm, baby

Mixed up with these country blues

I want to trade in these ol' cowboy boots

For some fine Italian shoes
A
A

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Forget the mousse and the hairspray, sugar

We don't need none of that
E
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Oh, a little dab'll do ya, girl

Underneath a pork pie hat
Pre-chorus 2
B7
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Until hell freezes over

Maybe you can wait that long
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D/A
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But I don't think Ronnie Mil sap's
A7
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D/A
D/A
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gonna e ver record this song
Chorus 2
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Let's go to Memphis in the meantime, baby

Let's go to Memphis in the meantime, girl

Let's go to Memphis in the meantime, baby
Bridge 1

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D/A
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A7
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Maybe there's nothin' happenin' there
D/A
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D/A
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Maybe there's somethin' in the air
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D/A
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A7
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Before our upper lips get stiff
D/A
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D/A
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B7
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Maybe we need us a big ol' whiff
Verse 3
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If we could just get off-a that beat, little girl
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Maybe we could find the groove

At least we can get ourselves a decent meal
E7
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Down at the Rendez-vous
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'Cause one more heartfelt steel guitar chord

Girl, that's gonna do me in
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I need to hear some trumpet and saxophone

You know sound as sweet as sin
Pre-chorus 3
B
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And after we get good and greasy

Baby, we can come on home
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D/A
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Put the cowhorns back on the Cadillac
A7
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And change the message
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on the cord-a-phone
Chorus 3
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Let's go to Memphis in the meantime, baby

Let's go to Memphis in the meantime, girl

Let's go to Memphis in the meantime, baby

Let's go to Memphis in the meantime, girl
Outro 1
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I'm only talkin' 'about Mem-phis
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • E

  • A

  • E7

  • B

    2

  • D/A

    2

  • B7

  • A7

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Memphis In The Meantime by John Hiatt is E major.

The primary chords used in Memphis In The Meantime are E, A, E7, B, D/A, D.

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

Yes, this version uses open chords like E, A, E7, B, 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 Memphis In The Meantime is approximately 91 beats per minute.

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