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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 G

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
G7   C7

Chorus
I Said, C7ShotgunC7!
C7Shoot 'Em 'Fore They Run, NoC7w
C7Do The Jerk, BabC7y
C7Do The Dirty NoC7w
Hey!C7​

Verse 1
Put On Your Red DressC7​
And Then You C7Go Downtown, NoC7w
I Said, C7Buy Yourself A Shotgun, NoC7w
We're Going To C7Break It Down, Baby, NoC7w
We're Going To C7Load It Up, Baby, NoC7w
Then You C7Shoot 'Em 'Fore They Run, NoC7w

Chorus
I Said, C7ShotgunC7!
C7Shoot 'Em 'Fore They Run, NoC7w
C7Do The Jerk, BabC7y
C7Do The Dirty NoC7w
Hey!C7​

Sax Solo
C7

Chorus
I Said, C7ShotgunC7!
C7Shoot 'Em 'Fore They Run, NoC7w
C7Do The Jerk, BabC7y
C7Do The Dirty NoC7w
Hey!C7​

Verse 2
C7Put On Your High Heel ShoeC7s
I Said We'reC7 Going Down Here Listen To 'Em PlayC7 The Blues
We're Gonna C7Dig PotatoeC7s
We're Gonna C7Pick TomatoeC7s

Chorus
I Said, C7ShotgunC7!
C7Shoot 'Em 'Fore They Run, NoC7w
C7Do The Jerk, BabC7y
C7Do The Dirty NoC7w
Hey!C7​

Outro
I Said It's C7Twine TimC7e
I Said It's C7Twine TimC7e
I Said It's C7Twine Time
C7Hey, What Did I Say?C7​
C7
Also available in: Eb7 (Original) C D E A

FAQ

What are the chords for Shotgun?

The chords for Shotgun are: G7, C7

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: G7, C7

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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