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King Creole

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

Johnny Worth - King Creole

Intro
G

GKing Creole

Verse
There's A GMan In New Orleans Who Plays Rock And Roll
He's A GGuitar Man With A Great Big Soul
And He GLays Down A Beat Like A Ton Of Coal
He GGoes By The Name Of King Creole

Chorus
You Know He's CGone Gone Gone
Jumpin Like A Catfish On A GPole Yeah
You Know He's DGone Gone Gone
And CHip Shaking King CGreole

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

Chorus 2
You Know He's CGone Gone Gone
Jumpin Like A Catfish On A GPole Yeah
You Know He's DGone Gone Gone
And CHip Shaking King CGreole

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

Chorus 3
You Know He's CGone Gone Gone
Jumpin Like A Catfish On A GPole Yeah
You Know He's DGone Gone Gone
And CHip Shaking King CGreole

Solo
G C G D C G

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

Chorus 4
You Know He's CGone Gone Gone
Jumpin Like A Catfish On A GPole Yeah
You Know He's DGone Gone Gone
And CHip Shaking King CGreole
You Know He's DGone Gone Gone
And CHip Shaking King CGreole
Also available in: Bb (Original) C D E A

FAQ

What are the chords for King Creole?

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

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: G, C, D

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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