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the gun and the gold chords by
Liz Longley
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Key: C# minor
Verse 1
Am
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He said, "Get on your knees

and do what you're told"

He had his hand on the gun,

his eyes on the gold
F
F

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And I was the gold, I was the prize
Am
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But I wasn't gonna fold at an easy price

I was paralyzed on the hardwood floor

I couldn't find my voice,

I couldn't find the door
F
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So I prayed to God he'd burn in hell
Am
Am

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Oh, and what he did I'll
F
F

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G
G

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Am
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never tell

When midnight came, he was fast asleep

I tiptoed slowly and the floorboard creaked

But I had his gun,
F
F

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it was everything I needed
Am
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Oh, the joy I felt as he begged and pleaded
F
F

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G
G

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Am
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I said, "Get on your knees

and do what you're told"

I had my hands on the gun,

my eyes on the gold
F
F

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And I took my time, I aimed real good
Am
Am

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And I shot him where a smart girl
Outro 1

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F
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G
G

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Am
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E
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F
F

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E
E

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E
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Chords
  • Am

  • F

  • G

  • E

Capo: 4

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of the gun and the gold by Liz Longley is C# minor.

The primary chords used in the gun and the gold are C#m, A, B, G#.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 4 fret.

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

The tempo of the gun and the gold is approximately 67 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of the gun and the gold 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 the gun and the gold. 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 Liz Longley.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add the gun and the gold 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 the gun and the gold by Liz Longley on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.