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I'm Gonna Make Like A Snake

Ernest Tubb

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for I'm Gonna Make Like A Snake by Ernest Tubb in the key of D

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
D    A7    D

Verse 1
I Get DOff From Work Every Day At Five
And By DFive Oh-Five, You'll Find Me In This GDive
When I'm A DSober Man, I Stand Real Tall
When I'm A DDrinking Man, I Have To Crawl
I'm Gonna DMake Like A Snake And A7Crawl Right Out Of DHere D7​

Chorus
I'm Gonna GMake Like A Snake, Crawl Right Out Of DHere
I Couldn't GHold My Baby Any Better Than I Could Hold My A7Beer
When My DMind Gets Drunk, I Don't Seem To Care
If I DNever Do Lay Eyes On Her
I'm Gonna DMake Like A Snake And A7Crawl Right Out Of DHere

Guitar Solo
G        D
G        A7

Steel Guitar Solo
D
D
D    A7    D

Verse 2
Now, When My DBaby Said, "I'm Leaving You, Big Man"
That's DWhen My Drinking Got All Out Of GHand
So DPour Me One More Glass Of Cheer
DPay No Mind To These Drunken Tears
I'm Gonna DMake Like A Snake And A7Crawl Right Out Of DHere D7​

Chorus
I'm Gonna GMake Like A Snake, Crawl Right Out Of DHere
I Couldn't GHold My Baby Any Better Than I Could Hold My A7Beer
But When My DMind Gets Drunk, I Don't Seem To Care
If I DNever Do Lay Eyes On Her
I'm Gonna DMake Like A Snake And A7Crawl Right Out Of DHere
I'm Gonna DMake Like A Snake, A7Crawl Right Out Of DHere
Also available in: C (Original) E G A

FAQ

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

The chords for I'm Gonna Make Like A Snake are: D, A7, G, D7

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: D, A7, G, D7

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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