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King Creole

Johnny Worth

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for King Creole by Johnny Worth in the key of D

Level: Intermediate Decade: 1950s Genre: Rock Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Energetic / Aggressive View Lyrics Youtube 
Johnny Worth - King Creole

Intro
D

DKing Creole

Verse
There's A DMan In New Orleans Who Plays Rock And Roll
He's A DGuitar Man With A Great Big Soul
And He DLays Down A Beat Like A Ton Of Coal
He DGoes By The Name Of King Creole

Chorus
You Know He's GGone Gone Gone
Jumpin Like A Catfish On A DPole Yeah
You Know He's AGone Gone Gone
And GHip Shaking King CDreole

Verse 2
When The DKing Starts To Do It It's As Good As Done
He DHolds His Guitar Like A Tommy Gun
He DStarts To Growl From Way Down In His Throat
He DBends A String And That's All She Wrote

Chorus 2
You Know He's GGone Gone Gone
Jumpin Like A Catfish On A DPole Yeah
You Know He's AGone Gone Gone
And GHip Shaking King CDreole

Verse 3
He DSings A Song About A Crawdad Hole
He DSings A Song About A Jelly Roll
He DSings A Song About Pork And Greens
He DSings Some Blues About New Orleans

Chorus 3
You Know He's GGone Gone Gone
Jumpin Like A Catfish On A DPole Yeah
You Know He's AGone Gone Gone
And GHip Shaking King CDreole

Solo
D G D A G D

Verse 4
He DPlays Something Evil Then He Plays Something Sweet
No DMatter How He Plays You Got To Get Up On Your Feet
And When He DGets The Rockin Fever Baby Heaven Sakes
He DDon't Stop Playin Til His Guitar Breaks

Chorus 4
You Know He's GGone Gone Gone
Jumpin Like A Catfish On A DPole Yeah
You Know He's AGone Gone Gone
And GHip Shaking King CDreole
You Know He's AGone Gone Gone
And GHip Shaking King CDreole
Also available in: Bb (Original) C E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for King Creole?

The chords for King Creole are: D, G, A

What is the original key of King Creole?

The original key is Bb.

What is the difficulty of playing King Creole?

The difficulty level is Intermediate.

Can I play King Creole in another key?

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

Can King Creole be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play King Creole on ukulele?

Chord King Creole can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in King Creole?

King Creole uses 3 chords: D, G, A

What is the easiest way to play King Creole?

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 King Creole released in?

King Creole was released in the 1950s. See more 1950s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for King Creole?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch King Creole 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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