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Renegade chords by
The Charlie Daniels Band
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Key: E major•
Intro 1
D
D

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Verse 1

D
D

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Well, I went down to Nashville

In 1973

And they won't nobody in Music City
G
G

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C
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D
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Wanted anything to do with me
Verse 2
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They said,? Boy you sure dress funny

And you just don't fit our crowd

And your music's weird,

your hair's too long
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G

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D
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And you play that guitar way too loud?
F
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G
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I said, "Yeah,
Verse 3

I know, I'm different

I know, I'm not the same
D
D

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And you may drive a big Cadillac car
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G

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D
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But I ain't gonna play your game?
Verse 4
Am
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And you can put me down

in this guitar town

And I ain't gonna be afraid
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D

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'Cause I'm a proud walkin',

slow talkin'
G
G

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Hard headed,
A
A

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high steppin' genuine renegade
Interlude 1
D
D

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Verse 5
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D

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Well, I ain't afraid to tell

you what's on my mind

I just ain't the bashful type
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G

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D
D

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I go all the way for the U.S.A.
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G

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C
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D
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'Cause I love them stars and stripes
Verse 6
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I ain't never been scared of nothin'

And I'm a renegade to the bone

So if you're looking for trouble

better bring you some help

I'm a little bit more than you
G
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can handle alone
Verse 7
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I'm mighty proud of Dixie

I'm just full of Southern pride
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I'm a catfish connoisseur

And I know, I'm countryfied
Verse 8
A
A

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I get an ornery streak
Am
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A

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sometimes when I speak

But I guess, it's just the price I paid
D
D

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'Cause I'm a hard drivin' survivin'
G
G

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Four wheelin',
A
A

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straight dealin' genuine renegade
Interlude 2
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A

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D

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F
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D

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Dm
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D

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And you can
Verse 9
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put me down in this guitar town

I ain't gonna be afraid
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D

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'Cause I'm a proud walkin',

slow talkin'
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G

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Hard headed,
A
A

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high steppin' genuine renegade
Outro 1
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • D

  • G

  • C

  • F

  • Am

  • A

  • Dm

Capo: 2

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Renegade by The Charlie Daniels Band is E major.

The primary chords used in Renegade are E, A, D, G, Bm, B.

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

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

The tempo of Renegade is approximately 122 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Renegade 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 Renegade. 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 The Charlie Daniels Band.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Renegade 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 Renegade by The Charlie Daniels Band on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.