(From The 1965 Album Shotgun) Ab7 riff : |--3---| B = Bend |-3-| = Triplet Intro E7 A7 Chorus I Said, A7ShotgunA7! A7Shoot 'Em 'Fore They Run, NoA7w A7Do The Jerk, BabA7y A7Do The Dirty NoA7w Hey!A7 Verse 1 Put On Your Red DressA7 And Then You A7Go Downtown, NoA7w I Said, A7Buy Yourself A Shotgun, NoA7w We're Going To A7Break It Down, Baby, NoA7w We're Going To A7Load It Up, Baby, NoA7w Then You A7Shoot 'Em 'Fore They Run, NoA7w Chorus I Said, A7ShotgunA7! A7Shoot 'Em 'Fore They Run, NoA7w A7Do The Jerk, BabA7y A7Do The Dirty NoA7w Hey!A7 Sax Solo A7 Chorus I Said, A7ShotgunA7! A7Shoot 'Em 'Fore They Run, NoA7w A7Do The Jerk, BabA7y A7Do The Dirty NoA7w Hey!A7 Verse 2 A7Put On Your High Heel ShoeA7s I Said We'reA7 Going Down Here Listen To 'Em PlayA7 The Blues We're Gonna A7Dig PotatoeA7s We're Gonna A7Pick TomatoeA7s Chorus I Said, A7ShotgunA7! A7Shoot 'Em 'Fore They Run, NoA7w A7Do The Jerk, BabA7y A7Do The Dirty NoA7w Hey!A7 Outro I Said It's A7Twine TimA7e I Said It's A7Twine TimA7e I Said It's A7Twine Time A7Hey, What Did I Say?A7 A7
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FAQ
What are the chords for Shotgun?
The chords for Shotgun are: E7, A7
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: E7, A7
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.
Guitar Chords
E7
A7
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