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Red Bandana chords by
Merle Haggard
Merle Haggard
The Crusaders
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Key: Eb major
Intro 1
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G

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F
F

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D
D

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G
G

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D
D

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A
A

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D
D

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Verse 1
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D

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We left home when
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G

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were barely past eleven- teen
D
D

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A
A

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D
D

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We've been back and fourth and all
A
A

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around through hell and rain
D
D

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I've loved you half of your life
G
G

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and Ill keep on loving you
D
D

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A
A

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But I can't change and live
D
D

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the way you want me to.
Verse 2
D
D

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We spent a lot of time out
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G

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on the highway
D
D

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Coming from some town we
A
A

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played along the way
D
D

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After thirty years and knowing
G
G

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me the way you do
D
D

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A
A

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You know I can't change and live
D
D

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G
G

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A
A

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the way you want me to .
Verse 3

That red bandana tied around
D
D

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your auburn hair
A
A

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You look like you ought to be
D
D

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somebody's wife somewhere

You ain't never going to be no
G
G

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bobby Mcgee but your trying to
D
D

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A
A

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But I can't change and live the way you
D
D

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want me to
Interlude 1
D
D

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D
D

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G
G

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D
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A
A

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D
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Verse 4
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Every time you leave the stage I
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G

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know you've had your fill
D
D

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And I wonder why you grew
A
A

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up and why I never will
D
D

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Hey I'm forty- one today still
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G

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going on twenty- two
D
D

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A
A

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But I can't change and live
D
D

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the way you want me to
A
A

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That red
Verse 5

bandana tied around
D
D

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your au burn hair
A
A

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You look like you ought to be
D
D

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somebody's wife somewhere

You ain't never going to be no
G
G

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bobby Mcgee but your trying to
D
D

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But I can't change and
A
A

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D
D

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live the way you want me to
A
A

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D
D

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I can't change and live the way you want
Outro 1

me to
D
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Chords
  • G

  • F

  • D

  • A

Capo: 1

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Red Bandana by Merle Haggard, The Crusaders is Eb major.

The primary chords used in Red Bandana are Ab, Gb, Eb, Bb.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 1 fret.

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

The tempo of Red Bandana is approximately 176 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Red Bandana using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

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

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 Merle Haggard, The Crusaders.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Red Bandana to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for Red Bandana by Merle Haggard, The Crusaders on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.