Pistol Packing Mama chords by
Hank Thompson

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Key: D major•

Intro 1

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Verse 1

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Drinking beer in a cabaret

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and was I having fun_

Till one night she caught me riding,

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now I'm on the run

Lay that pistol down, babe,

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lay that pistol down

Pistol -packin' mama,

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lay that pistol down

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I'll see you every night, babe,

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I'll woo you every day

I'll be your regular daddy

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if you put that gun away

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lay that pistol down

Pistol -packin' momma,

Interlude 1

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Verse 2

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Drinking beer in a cabaret

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and dancing with a blond

And then one night she shot out the lights

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and bang that blond was gone

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Pistol -packin' mama,

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lay that pistol down

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Now there was old Hank Thompson,

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he always had his fun_

But with the blade she shot him dead,

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his honkin' days are done

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lay that pistol down

Pistol packin' mama, lay that pistol down

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Pistol packin' mama,

Outro 1

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What is the original key of Pistol Packing Mama?

The original key of Pistol Packing Mama by Hank Thompson is D major.

What are the main chords for Pistol Packing Mama?

The primary chords used in Pistol Packing Mama are D, G, C.

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No capo is required for this song.

Is Pistol Packing Mama beginner-friendly on guitar?

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

What is the tempo (BPM) of Pistol Packing Mama?

The tempo of Pistol Packing Mama is approximately 214 beats per minute.

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