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Key: D major•
Intro 1
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Verse 1
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It was an icy
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Christmas morning
Bm
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When a boy named Morgan
A
A

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shot his dog that day
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And he loved that dog,
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and boy he loved that gun
Bm
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When he found it underneath
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the tree that day
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Verse 2
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Raised his gun for the first time

Took careful aim at the bullseye
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Verse 3

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But shot his dog instead
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G

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Now Morgan's dog is dead
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Bm
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And a .22's his new best friend
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Now that Morgan's dog is dead
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Verse 4
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Now that new .22 is always
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close at hand
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Now he's hunting for a new best friend
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He can't get it out, out of his head
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He said, "I will never miss
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that shot again"
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Verse 5
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Laid one hand on the Bible
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The other on survival
Verse 6
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But Morgan's dog is dead
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Ah, he shot his own dog dead
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And a .22's his new best friend
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Now that Morgan's dog is
Interlude 1

dead
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Verse 7
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D

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You got to get a gun
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Just in case you're attacked
Bm
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Sure hope you don't have an
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accident
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You'd shoot someone that you
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probably shouldn't have
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Oh no, you should never
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ever get a gun
Verse 8
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Ah, you'd probably shoot
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your own damn dog
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And your dog would be dead
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Bm
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Can't get it through your head...
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...Home and head to bed
Verse 9
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Morgan's dog is dead
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Yes, Morgan's dog is dead
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After all is done and said
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Morgan's dog still dead
Outro 1
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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Morgan's Dog?

The original key of Morgan's Dog by Soul Asylum is D major.

What are the main chords for Morgan's Dog?

The primary chords used in Morgan's Dog are D, G, Bm, A, C.

Do I need a capo to play Morgan's Dog?

No capo is required for this song.

Is Morgan's Dog beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like D, G, Bm, A, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of Morgan's Dog?

The tempo of Morgan's Dog is approximately 130 beats per minute.

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You can easily change the key of Morgan's Dog 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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