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Hound Dog

Elvis Presley

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Hound Dog by Elvis Presley in the key of D

Level: Advanced Decade: 1950s Genre: Rock Theme: Heartbreak Mood: Energetic / Aggressive View Lyrics Youtube 
Hook
You Ain't Nothin' But A Hound Dog    D   Cryin' All TheD Time                       D    D​
You Ain't Nothin' But A Hound Dog    G7   Cryin' All The G7Time                    D    D​
Well, You Ain't Never CauA7ght A Rabbit And You Ain't No Friend Of Mine     G7                        D     D​

Verse 1
When They Said You Was High Classed,       WDell, That Was JustD A Lie                              D    D​
When They Said You Was High Classed,      G7 Well, That Was Just G7A Lie                                 D    D​
You Ain't NeverA7 Caught A Rabbit And You Ain't No Friend Of MineG7                          D    D​

Guitar Solo
  D   D   D   D
  G7   G7   D   D
  A7   G7   D   D

Verse 2
When They Said You Was High Classed,       WDell, That Was JustD A Lie                              D    D​
Yeah, They Said You Was High-Classed      G7 Well, That Was Just G7A Lie                                D    D​
Well, You Ain't Never CA7aught A Rabbit And You Ain't No Friend Of Mine  G7                          D    D​

Verse 3
When They Said You Was High-Classed     D  Well, That Was JDust A Lie                                   D    D​
You Know, They Said You Was High-Classed       WG7ell, That Was Just A G7Lie                                D     D​
Yeah, You Ain't Never CaughA7t A Rabbit And You Ain't No Friend Of Mine    G7                         D    D​

Outro
You Ain't Nothin' But A Hound Dog     D  Cryin' All The TDime                      D    D​
You Ain't Nothin' But A Hound Dog     G7  Cryin' All TheG7 Time                    D    D​
Well, You Ain't Never CaA7ught A Rabbit And You Ain't No Friend Of Mine                                          D#   D​
Also available in: C (Original) E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Hound Dog?

The chords for Hound Dog are: D, G7, A7, D#

What is the original key of Hound Dog?

The original key is C.

What is the difficulty of playing Hound Dog?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Hound Dog in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Hound Dog be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Hound Dog on ukulele?

Chord Hound Dog can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Hound Dog?

Hound Dog uses 4 chords: D, G7, A7, D#

What is the easiest way to play Hound Dog?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Hound Dog released in?

Hound Dog was released in the 1950s. See more 1950s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Hound Dog?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Hound Dog to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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