Rusty Guitar Strings chords by
Boxcar Willie

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Key: C major•

Verse 1

C

C

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G

G

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C

C

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F

F

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I've got rusty guitar strings

C

C

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from crying salty tears

G

G

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And this bandstand is getting pretty wet

C

C

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I've got rusty guitar strings

F

F

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from cry_ ing salty tears

C

C

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G

G

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C

C

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And I'm not even through crying yet

Well, you always got your kicks

F

F

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C

C

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when I played my hot licks

G

G

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You said I was the life of your life

C

C

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But then you called today,

F

F

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said you were going away

C

C

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That you would be an_

G

G

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C

C

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other picker's wife

F

F

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I've got rusty guitar strings

C

C

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from crying salty tears,

G

G

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and this bandstand is getting pretty wet.

C

C

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I've got rusty guitar strings

F

F

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C

C

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from crying salty tears,

G

G

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and I'm not even through

C

C

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G

G

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C

C

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G

G

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C

C

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crying yet.

G

G

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C

C

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I was a guitar picker

F

F

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in a good ol' country band

C

C

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G

G

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And I used to sit and practice every day

C

C

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G

G

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I was headed for the top

C

C

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F

F

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C

C

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when I heard my G -string pop

G

G

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Then my fame started slippin' away

C

C

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G

G

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C

C

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F

F

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I've got rusty guitar strings

C

C

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from cryin' salty tears

G

G

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And this bandstand is getting pretty wet

C

C

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I've got rusty guitar strings

F

F

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from cryin' salty tears

C

C

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G

G

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C

C

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And I'm not even through cryin' yet

Now I'm pickin' sour notes

G

G

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C

C

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on these sad song_ s I wrote

G

G

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I'm out of tune on every note I play

C

C

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As my salty tears fall down

F

F

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I know I'm sorrow bound

C

C

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B

B

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G

G

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I'm rustin' my poor career away

C

C

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G

G

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C

C

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F

F

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I got rusty guitar strings

C

C

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from cry_ ing salty tears

G

G

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And this bandstand is getting pretty wet

C

C

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I got rusty guitar strings

F

F

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from crying salty tears

C

C

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G

G

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C

C

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And I'm not even through crying yet

G

G

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C

C

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And I'm not even through crying yet

C

C

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mmm

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Chords

C
G
F
B

Capo: No capo

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Rusty Guitar Strings?

The original key of Rusty Guitar Strings by Boxcar Willie is C major.

What are the main chords for Rusty Guitar Strings?

The primary chords used in Rusty Guitar Strings are C, G, F, B.

Do I need a capo to play Rusty Guitar Strings?

No capo is required for this song.

Is Rusty Guitar Strings beginner-friendly on guitar?

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

What is the tempo (BPM) of Rusty Guitar Strings?

The tempo of Rusty Guitar Strings is approximately 94 beats per minute.

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