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Porter Wagoner
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Key: B major•
Intro 1
E
E

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B
B
2

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E
E

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Verse 1
E
E

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Me and brother Bill was goin'
B
B
2

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a fishin' down to the river one day

Had a can of worms and a willer pole a big

can of minners and a lot of sourdough
E
E

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The fish were a bitin'

we're gonna have fun

Then the big man come said I'm a game
B
B
2

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warden chases me and brother Bill away
Verse 2
B
B
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We take 'em out of sack and throw them all
E
E

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back the big man him did say

Well you gotta have a license

gotta have a license
B
B
2

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We asked him why he replied cause
E
E

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you gotta have a license

Well I'm drivin' down the open highway
B
B
2

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passin' up highway patrolman
Verse 3
B
B
2

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Let me go right along and I'd- a no do

wrong trees go by me think I'm a flyin'
E
E

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I sing a little song and I have lotta fun

Then before I know whistle blow
B
B
2

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a big man rolled my way

He pullin' down and I'm
Verse 4

hit the ground
B
B
2

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Shakin' so cause I have to know
E
E

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the big man him do say

Well you gotta have a license

gotta have a license
B
B
2

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I asked him why he replied cause
E
E

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you gotta have a license
Interlude 1
E
E

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B
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2

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E
E

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Verse 5
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E

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Well I got a little gal her name Emilou she
B
B
2

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makin' me feel a funny

I love that gal with a big lotta noise

she gave me kiss she given no joy
E
E

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Me pretty young and I want to lotta fun

But she tell me no watch my step
B
B
2

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she don't want to be too gay
Verse 6
B
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She said don't I told you a lot of big
E
E

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times the little gal she did say

Well we gotta have a license

gotta have a license
B
B
2

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I asked her why she repied cause
E
E

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you gotta have a license

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of You Gotta Have A License?

The original key of You Gotta Have A License by Porter Wagoner is B major.

What are the main chords for You Gotta Have A License?

The primary chords used in You Gotta Have A License are E, B.

Do I need a capo to play You Gotta Have A License?

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

Is You Gotta Have A License beginner-friendly on guitar?

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

What is the tempo (BPM) of You Gotta Have A License?

The tempo of You Gotta Have A License is approximately 94 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for You Gotta Have A License?

You can easily change the key of You Gotta Have A License 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 You Gotta Have A License?

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