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Hound Dog

Elvis Presley

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

Level: Advanced Decade: 1950s Genre: Rock Theme: Heartbreak Mood: Energetic / Aggressive View Lyrics Youtube 
Hook
You Ain't Nothin' But A Hound Dog    G   Cryin' All TheG Time                       G    G​
You Ain't Nothin' But A Hound Dog    C7   Cryin' All The C7Time                    G    G​
Well, You Ain't Never CauD7ght A Rabbit And You Ain't No Friend Of Mine     C7                        G     G​

Verse 1
When They Said You Was High Classed,       WGell, That Was JustG A Lie                              G    G​
When They Said You Was High Classed,      C7 Well, That Was Just C7A Lie                                 G    G​
You Ain't NeverD7 Caught A Rabbit And You Ain't No Friend Of MineC7                          G    G​

Guitar Solo
  G   G   G   G
  C7   C7   G   G
  D7   C7   G   G

Verse 2
When They Said You Was High Classed,       WGell, That Was JustG A Lie                              G    G​
Yeah, They Said You Was High-Classed      C7 Well, That Was Just C7A Lie                                G    G​
Well, You Ain't Never CD7aught A Rabbit And You Ain't No Friend Of Mine  C7                          G    G​

Verse 3
When They Said You Was High-Classed     G  Well, That Was JGust A Lie                                   G    G​
You Know, They Said You Was High-Classed       WC7ell, That Was Just A C7Lie                                G     G​
Yeah, You Ain't Never CaughD7t A Rabbit And You Ain't No Friend Of Mine    C7                         G    G​

Outro
You Ain't Nothin' But A Hound Dog     G  Cryin' All The TGime                      G    G​
You Ain't Nothin' But A Hound Dog     C7  Cryin' All TheC7 Time                    G    G​
Well, You Ain't Never CaD7ught A Rabbit And You Ain't No Friend Of Mine                                          G#   G​
Also available in: C (Original) D E A

FAQ

What are the chords for Hound Dog?

The chords for Hound Dog are: G, C7, D7, G#

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: G, C7, D7, G#

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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