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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 E

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
E    B7    E

Verse 1
I Get EOff From Work Every Day At Five
And By EFive Oh-Five, You'll Find Me In This ADive
When I'm A ESober Man, I Stand Real Tall
When I'm A EDrinking Man, I Have To Crawl
I'm Gonna EMake Like A Snake And B7Crawl Right Out Of EHere E7​

Chorus
I'm Gonna AMake Like A Snake, Crawl Right Out Of EHere
I Couldn't AHold My Baby Any Better Than I Could Hold My B7Beer
When My EMind Gets Drunk, I Don't Seem To Care
If I ENever Do Lay Eyes On Her
I'm Gonna EMake Like A Snake And B7Crawl Right Out Of EHere

Guitar Solo
A        E
A        B7

Steel Guitar Solo
E
E
E    B7    E

Verse 2
Now, When My EBaby Said, "I'm Leaving You, Big Man"
That's EWhen My Drinking Got All Out Of AHand
So EPour Me One More Glass Of Cheer
EPay No Mind To These Drunken Tears
I'm Gonna EMake Like A Snake And B7Crawl Right Out Of EHere E7​

Chorus
I'm Gonna AMake Like A Snake, Crawl Right Out Of EHere
I Couldn't AHold My Baby Any Better Than I Could Hold My B7Beer
But When My EMind Gets Drunk, I Don't Seem To Care
If I ENever Do Lay Eyes On Her
I'm Gonna EMake Like A Snake And B7Crawl Right Out Of EHere
I'm Gonna EMake Like A Snake, B7Crawl Right Out Of EHere
Also available in: C (Original) D 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: E, B7, A, E7

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: E, B7, A, E7

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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