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Trombone Cholly chords by
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Key: Eb major•
Verse 1
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I know a fool that blows a horn
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A

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He comes from way down south,
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oh yeah
F#
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Ain't heard such blowin'
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since I wasn't born
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That's when he puts it to his mouth
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He wails and moans,
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he grunts and groans,
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F#
2

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he moans just like a cow
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A

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Nobody else can do his stuff,
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D

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cause he won't teach him how
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G

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2

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Whoa Charlie, blow that thing,
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I mean that fly trombone, oh yeah
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Eb
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Make it talk and make it sing,
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where did you get that tone?
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If old Gabriel couldn't hear you blow,
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he'd let you lead his band, I know.
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Charlie Green, play that thing,
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I mean that slide trombone, take it straight.
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Oh, Charlie, make it sing
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That slide trombone, oh, yeah
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You'd even make a king
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Jump down off of his throne
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And he would break a leg, I know
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Doing the Charleston while you blow
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Oh, Charlie, play that thing
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I mean, it's like trombone
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I mean, it's like trombone,
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oh, yeah
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Oh, yeah

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • D

  • A

  • G

  • F#

    2

  • E

  • Eb

    6

  • C#

    4

  • C

Capo: 1

Transpose: 0

0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Trombone Cholly by Hoyt Axton is Eb major.

The primary chords used in Trombone Cholly are Eb, Bb, Ab, G, F, Fb.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 1 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like Eb, Bb, Ab, G, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Trombone Cholly is approximately 57 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Trombone Cholly 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 Trombone Cholly. 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 Hoyt Axton.

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You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for Trombone Cholly by Hoyt Axton on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.