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Shotgun

JR Walker & The All Stars

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Shotgun by JR Walker & The All Stars in the key of A

Level: Advanced Decade: 1960s Genre: Jazz / Blues Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Energetic / Aggressive View Lyrics Youtube 
(From The 1965 Album Shotgun)

Ab7 riff :
|--3---|

B      =  Bend
|-3-|  =  Triplet

Intro
A7   D7

Chorus
I Said, D7ShotgunD7!
D7Shoot 'Em 'Fore They Run, NoD7w
D7Do The Jerk, BabD7y
D7Do The Dirty NoD7w
Hey!D7​

Verse 1
Put On Your Red DressD7​
And Then You D7Go Downtown, NoD7w
I Said, D7Buy Yourself A Shotgun, NoD7w
We're Going To D7Break It Down, Baby, NoD7w
We're Going To D7Load It Up, Baby, NoD7w
Then You D7Shoot 'Em 'Fore They Run, NoD7w

Chorus
I Said, D7ShotgunD7!
D7Shoot 'Em 'Fore They Run, NoD7w
D7Do The Jerk, BabD7y
D7Do The Dirty NoD7w
Hey!D7​

Sax Solo
D7

Chorus
I Said, D7ShotgunD7!
D7Shoot 'Em 'Fore They Run, NoD7w
D7Do The Jerk, BabD7y
D7Do The Dirty NoD7w
Hey!D7​

Verse 2
D7Put On Your High Heel ShoeD7s
I Said We'reD7 Going Down Here Listen To 'Em PlayD7 The Blues
We're Gonna D7Dig PotatoeD7s
We're Gonna D7Pick TomatoeD7s

Chorus
I Said, D7ShotgunD7!
D7Shoot 'Em 'Fore They Run, NoD7w
D7Do The Jerk, BabD7y
D7Do The Dirty NoD7w
Hey!D7​

Outro
I Said It's D7Twine TimD7e
I Said It's D7Twine TimD7e
I Said It's D7Twine Time
D7Hey, What Did I Say?D7​
D7
Also available in: Eb7 (Original) C D E G

FAQ

What are the chords for Shotgun?

The chords for Shotgun are: A7, D7

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: A7, D7

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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