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Root Hog Or Die

The Dirty Rotten Vipers

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Root Hog Or Die by The Dirty Rotten Vipers in the key of C

Level: Advanced Decade: 2020s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Energetic / Aggressive View Lyrics Youtube 
From The Album "Grandma's Operation" (2026)

Intro
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| Cm          | Cm          | G7          | G#7 G7 Cm   |

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| Cm          | Cm          | G7          | G#7 G7 Cm   |

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| Fm          | Cm          | Fm          | G7          |

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| Cm          | Cm          | G7          | G#7 G7 Cm   |

Verse 1
CmWell, Now Listen Honey
Cm  You Got To Make That Money
G7I Don't Think It's Funny
It's G#7Root, G7Hog Or CmDie
CmIf You Don't, I'm Leaving
Cm  Got Gonna Be Grieving
G7I'm Not Make Believing
It's G#7Root, G7Hog Or CmDie

Verse 2
Now,Fm I've Put My Watch
My CmClothes And Diamond Ring
But FmNow You're Gonna Have To Start
G7  Shake, Shake That Old Thing
Cm  I Know I'm Mellow
Cm  Been A Good Fellow
G7I'm No Storyteller
It's G#7Root, G7Hog Or CmDie

Trombone Solo
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| Cm          | Cm          | G7          | G#7 G7 Cm   |

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| Fm          | Cm          | Fm          | G7          |

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Trumpet Solo
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| Cm          | Cm          | G7          | G#7 G7 Cm   |

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| Fm          | Cm          | Fm          | G7          |

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| Cm          | Cm          | G7          | G#7 G7 Cm   |

Verse 3
CmWell, Now Listen Honey
Cm  You Got To Make That Money
G7I Don't Think It's Funny
It's G#7Root, G7Hog Or CmDie
CmIf You Don't, I'm Leaving
Cm  Got Gonna Be Grieving
G7I'm Not Make Believing
It's G#7Root, G7Hog Or CmDie

Verse 4
Now,Fm I've Put My Watch
My CmClothes And Diamond Ring
But FmNow You're Gonna Have To Start
G7  Shake, Shake That Old Thing
Cm  I Know I'm Mellow
Cm  And A Good Fellow
G7I'm No Storyteller
It's G#7Root, G7Hog Or CmDie

Instrumental
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| Cm          | Cm          | G7          | G#7 G7 Cm   |

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| Fm          | Cm          | Fm          | G7          |

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Outro
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| Fm7         | A#7          | D#5 C#5 C5 B5| A#5         | D#7          |
Also available in: Dm (Original) E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Root Hog Or Die?

The chords for Root Hog Or Die are: Cm, G7, G#7, Fm, Fm7, A#7, D#5, C#5, C5, B5, A#5, D#7

What is the original key of Root Hog Or Die?

The original key is Dm.

What is the difficulty of playing Root Hog Or Die?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Root Hog Or Die in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Root Hog Or Die be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Root Hog Or Die on ukulele?

Chord Root Hog Or Die can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Root Hog Or Die?

Root Hog Or Die uses 12 chords: Cm, G7, G#7, Fm, Fm7, A#7, D#5, C#5, C5, B5, A#5, D#7

What is the easiest way to play Root Hog Or Die?

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 Root Hog Or Die released in?

Root Hog Or Die was released in the 2020s. See more 2020s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Root Hog Or Die?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Root Hog Or Die 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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