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I'm Gonna Make Like A Snake

Ernest Tubb

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for I'm Gonna Make Like A Snake by Ernest Tubb

Level: Intermediate Decade: 1960s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Heartbreak Mood: Happy / Upbeat View Lyrics Youtube 
"I'm Gonna Make Like A Snake" - Ernest Tubb
B-Side Of The Single "Mama, Who Was That Man? / I'm Gonna Make Like A Snake" (1968)

Intro
C    G7    C

Verse 1
I Get COff From Work Every Day At Five
And By CFive Oh-Five, You'll Find Me In This FDive
When I'm A CSober Man, I Stand Real Tall
When I'm A CDrinking Man, I Have To Crawl
I'm Gonna CMake Like A Snake And G7Crawl Right Out Of CHere C7​

Chorus
I'm Gonna FMake Like A Snake, Crawl Right Out Of CHere
I Couldn't FHold My Baby Any Better Than I Could Hold My G7Beer
When My CMind Gets Drunk, I Don't Seem To Care
If I CNever Do Lay Eyes On Her
I'm Gonna CMake Like A Snake And G7Crawl Right Out Of CHere

Guitar Solo
F        C
F        G7

Steel Guitar Solo
C
C
C    G7    C

Verse 2
Now, When My CBaby Said, "I'm Leaving You, Big Man"
That's CWhen My Drinking Got All Out Of FHand
So CPour Me One More Glass Of Cheer
CPay No Mind To These Drunken Tears
I'm Gonna CMake Like A Snake And G7Crawl Right Out Of CHere C7​

Chorus
I'm Gonna FMake Like A Snake, Crawl Right Out Of CHere
I Couldn't FHold My Baby Any Better Than I Could Hold My G7Beer
But When My CMind Gets Drunk, I Don't Seem To Care
If I CNever Do Lay Eyes On Her
I'm Gonna CMake Like A Snake And G7Crawl Right Out Of CHere
I'm Gonna CMake Like A Snake, G7Crawl Right Out Of CHere
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FAQ

What are the chords for I'm Gonna Make Like A Snake?

The chords for I'm Gonna Make Like A Snake are: C, G7, F, C7

What is the original key of I'm Gonna Make Like A Snake?

The original key is C.

What is the difficulty of playing I'm Gonna Make Like A Snake?

The difficulty level is Intermediate.

Can I play I'm Gonna Make Like A Snake in another key?

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

Can I'm Gonna Make Like A Snake be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play I'm Gonna Make Like A Snake on ukulele?

Chord I'm Gonna Make Like A Snake can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in I'm Gonna Make Like A Snake?

I'm Gonna Make Like A Snake uses 4 chords: C, G7, F, C7

What is the easiest way to play I'm Gonna Make Like A Snake?

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 I'm Gonna Make Like A Snake released in?

I'm Gonna Make Like A Snake was released in the 1960s. See more 1960s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for I'm Gonna Make Like A Snake?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch I'm Gonna Make Like A Snake 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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