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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 D

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
D7   G7

Chorus
I Said, G7ShotgunG7!
G7Shoot 'Em 'Fore They Run, NoG7w
G7Do The Jerk, BabG7y
G7Do The Dirty NoG7w
Hey!G7​

Verse 1
Put On Your Red DressG7​
And Then You G7Go Downtown, NoG7w
I Said, G7Buy Yourself A Shotgun, NoG7w
We're Going To G7Break It Down, Baby, NoG7w
We're Going To G7Load It Up, Baby, NoG7w
Then You G7Shoot 'Em 'Fore They Run, NoG7w

Chorus
I Said, G7ShotgunG7!
G7Shoot 'Em 'Fore They Run, NoG7w
G7Do The Jerk, BabG7y
G7Do The Dirty NoG7w
Hey!G7​

Sax Solo
G7

Chorus
I Said, G7ShotgunG7!
G7Shoot 'Em 'Fore They Run, NoG7w
G7Do The Jerk, BabG7y
G7Do The Dirty NoG7w
Hey!G7​

Verse 2
G7Put On Your High Heel ShoeG7s
I Said We'reG7 Going Down Here Listen To 'Em PlayG7 The Blues
We're Gonna G7Dig PotatoeG7s
We're Gonna G7Pick TomatoeG7s

Chorus
I Said, G7ShotgunG7!
G7Shoot 'Em 'Fore They Run, NoG7w
G7Do The Jerk, BabG7y
G7Do The Dirty NoG7w
Hey!G7​

Outro
I Said It's G7Twine TimG7e
I Said It's G7Twine TimG7e
I Said It's G7Twine Time
G7Hey, What Did I Say?G7​
G7
Also available in: Eb7 (Original) C E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Shotgun?

The chords for Shotgun are: D7, G7

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: D7, G7

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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