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Shotgun

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Shotgun by JR Walker & The All Stars

(From The 1965 Album Shotgun)

Ab7 riff :
|--3---|

B      =  Bend
|-3-|  =  Triplet

Intro
Eb7   Ab7

Chorus
I Said, Ab7Shotgun!Ab7​
Ab7Shoot 'Em 'Fore They Run, NowAb7​
Ab7Do The Jerk, BabyAb7​
Ab7Do The Dirty NowAb7​
Hey!Ab7​

Verse 1
Put On Your Red DressAb7​
And Then You Ab7Go Downtown, NowAb7​
I Said, Ab7Buy Yourself A Shotgun, NowAb7​
We're Going To Ab7Break It Down, Baby, NowAb7​
We're Going To Ab7Load It Up, Baby, NowAb7​
Then You Ab7Shoot 'Em 'Fore They Run, NowAb7​

Chorus
I Said, Ab7Shotgun!Ab7​
Ab7Shoot 'Em 'Fore They Run, NowAb7​
Ab7Do The Jerk, BabyAb7​
Ab7Do The Dirty NowAb7​
Hey!Ab7​

Sax Solo
Ab7

Chorus
I Said, Ab7Shotgun!Ab7​
Ab7Shoot 'Em 'Fore They Run, NowAb7​
Ab7Do The Jerk, BabyAb7​
Ab7Do The Dirty NowAb7​
Hey!Ab7​

Verse 2
Ab7Put On Your High Heel ShoesAb7​
I Said We'reAb7 Going Down Here Listen To 'Em Play Ab7The Blues
We're Gonna Ab7Dig PotatoesAb7​
We're Gonna Ab7Pick TomatoesAb7​

Chorus
I Said, Ab7Shotgun!Ab7​
Ab7Shoot 'Em 'Fore They Run, NowAb7​
Ab7Do The Jerk, BabyAb7​
Ab7Do The Dirty NowAb7​
Hey!Ab7​

Outro
I Said It's Ab7Twine TimeAb7​
I Said It's Ab7Twine TimeAb7​
I Said It's Ab7Twine Time
Ab7Hey, What Did I Say? Ab7​
Ab7
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FAQ

What are the chords for Shotgun?

The chords for Shotgun are: Eb7, Ab7

What is the original key of Shotgun?

The original key is Eb7.

What is the difficulty of playing Shotgun?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Shotgun in another key?

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

Can Shotgun be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Shotgun on ukulele?

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

How many chords are used in Shotgun?

Shotgun uses 2 chords: Eb7, Ab7

What is the easiest way to play Shotgun?

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 Shotgun released in?

Shotgun was released in the 1960s. See more 1960s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Shotgun?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Shotgun 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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