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Shotgun Boogie chords by
Cab Calloway
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Key: G major•
Intro 1
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Verse 1

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(Tennessee
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Ernie Ford)
Verse 2
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There it stands in the corner with

the barrel so straight

I looked out the window and over the gate
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The big, fat rabbits are a-

jumpin' in the grass

Wait'll they hear my old shotgun blast
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C#
C#
4

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Shotgun Boogie, I done saw your tracks
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Look out Mr. Rabbit when
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I cock my hammer back
Verse 3
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Well, over on the ridge is a scaly bark

Hick'ry nuts so big you can

see 'em in the dark
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The big fat squirrels they
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scratch and they bite

I'll be on that ridge before daylight
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Shotgun Boogie, all I need is one shot
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Look out bushy tail,
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tonight you'll be in the pot
Interlude 1
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Verse 4
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Well, I met a pretty gal, she was tall and thin
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I asked her what she had,
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she said: "A Fox Four- Ten"
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I looked her up and down and said: "Boy,

this is love"

So we headed for the brush

to shoot a big fat dove
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Shotgun Boogie, boy the feathers flew
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Look out Mister Dove when she draws a
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bead on you
Interlude 2
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Verse 5
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I sat down on a log, took her on my lap

She said, "Wait a minute, bub,

you got to see my Pap
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He's got a sixteen- gauge
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choked down like a rifle

He don't like a man that's
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a- gonna trifle"
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4

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Shotgun Boogie,
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draws a bead so fine
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Look out big boy,
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he's loaded all the time
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Verse 6


Well, I called on her Pap like

a gentleman oughta

He said: "No brush hunter's

gonna get my daughter"

He cocked back the hammer

right on the spot

When the gun went off, I outran the shot
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Shotgun Boogie, I wanted wedding bells

I'll be back little gal,
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when your pappy runs out of shells
Outro 1

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • G

  • C

  • D

  • C#

    4

  • Bb

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Shotgun Boogie by Cab Calloway is G major.

The primary chords used in Shotgun Boogie are G, C, D, Db, Bb.

No capo is required for this song.

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

The tempo of Shotgun Boogie is approximately 176 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Shotgun Boogie 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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