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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 C

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
C7   F7

Chorus
I Said, F7ShotgunF7!
F7Shoot 'Em 'Fore They Run, NoF7w
F7Do The Jerk, BabF7y
F7Do The Dirty NoF7w
Hey!F7​

Verse 1
Put On Your Red DressF7​
And Then You F7Go Downtown, NoF7w
I Said, F7Buy Yourself A Shotgun, NoF7w
We're Going To F7Break It Down, Baby, NoF7w
We're Going To F7Load It Up, Baby, NoF7w
Then You F7Shoot 'Em 'Fore They Run, NoF7w

Chorus
I Said, F7ShotgunF7!
F7Shoot 'Em 'Fore They Run, NoF7w
F7Do The Jerk, BabF7y
F7Do The Dirty NoF7w
Hey!F7​

Sax Solo
F7

Chorus
I Said, F7ShotgunF7!
F7Shoot 'Em 'Fore They Run, NoF7w
F7Do The Jerk, BabF7y
F7Do The Dirty NoF7w
Hey!F7​

Verse 2
F7Put On Your High Heel ShoeF7s
I Said We'reF7 Going Down Here Listen To 'Em PlayF7 The Blues
We're Gonna F7Dig PotatoeF7s
We're Gonna F7Pick TomatoeF7s

Chorus
I Said, F7ShotgunF7!
F7Shoot 'Em 'Fore They Run, NoF7w
F7Do The Jerk, BabF7y
F7Do The Dirty NoF7w
Hey!F7​

Outro
I Said It's F7Twine TimF7e
I Said It's F7Twine TimF7e
I Said It's F7Twine Time
F7Hey, What Did I Say?F7​
F7
Also available in: Eb7 (Original) D E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Shotgun?

The chords for Shotgun are: C7, F7

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: C7, F7

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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