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Skid Row Joe chords by
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Key: E major•
Verse 1
B
B
2

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F#m
F#m
2

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A
A

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E
E

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Skid Row Joe

Last night that's who I found
A
A

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in the dirty part of town
B
B
2

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E
E

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Lost forgotten with no place to go
B
B
2

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E
E

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Tormented with a bit_ ter taste out_
A
A

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cast by the human race
B
B
2

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A mask of torture was the
E
E

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face of Skid Row Joe
Verse 2
E
E

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B
B
2

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E
E

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He walked up to where I stood on the street
A
A

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Said, "Pardon me Mister now don't get me wrong,
E
E

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I don't want your money
B
B
2

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Though Heaven knows I could use it

But you see this is my home and you
E
E

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see the other bar down the street
A
A

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Well, that's my home too

I noticed you starin' at me a while ago,
E
E

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you recognized me didn't you?"
B
B
2

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I said, "Yeah Joe, I know who you are
E
E

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You was one time a real famous singing

star one of my favorites"

He said, "Well I guess you heard they
A
A

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took my ba_ bies away from me"

I said, "Yeah Joe, I,
E
E

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I read about it in the papers"
Verse 3
E
E

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Then he turned his head away and
B
B
2

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I saw the tears fall in the place

And he turned to me and he said,
E
E

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"You know Mister

This is the only place in the world that
A
A

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I'm not ashamed to show my face

But I'm gonna quit, yes sir,
E
E

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I'm gonna quit
B
B
2

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And I'm gonna shave and comb my hair,
E
E

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an_ d get me a clean white shirt

Then I'm gonna walk up to her door

When she answers I'm gonna
A
A

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stand up real proud and tall
E
E

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Then I'm gonna get on my knees

And I'll say, 'sweetheart,
B
B
2

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if you'll take me back

I'll spend the rest of my life makin' up
E
E

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to you for what I've done

I'm so ashamed of myself
A
A

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and this I want you to know'

Then I'm gonna take my two little babies
E
E

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and I'm gonna hold 'em so close to me
B
B
2

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E
E

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I ain't gonna never let 'em go"

I guess I should've told him then that
A
A

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she'd already remarried again

But after hearin' what

he'd said to me

Why there wasn't no way I
E
E

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could add to his misery

So I said good luck,
B
B
2

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my best to you, Skid Row Joe
E
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Chords

  • B

    2

  • F#m

    2

  • A

  • E

Capo: 2

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Skid Row Joe?

The original key of Skid Row Joe by Porter Wagoner is E major.

What are the main chords for Skid Row Joe?

The primary chords used in Skid Row Joe are B, F#m, A, E.

Do I need a capo to play Skid Row Joe?

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

Is Skid Row Joe beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like B, F#m, A, E, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of Skid Row Joe?

The tempo of Skid Row Joe is approximately 109 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for Skid Row Joe?

You can easily change the key of Skid Row Joe 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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Is there a tuner available for Skid Row Joe?

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