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Saturday Night Special

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Saturday Night Special by Waylon Jennings

(From The 2026 Album Diamonds)

Intro
A  "One, Two, Three, Four..."A​

Verse 1
ATonight I Could Wrestle The Devil
AI Know That I Couldn't Lose
ABut I'd Rather Find Me Some Fallen Angel
To GHelp Me With The DLow Down ABlues

Chorus
I GGot Me A DSaturday Night ASpecial
In GCase Things DGet Too ATough
GI Been DLaid Back, Laid Back Too Long
And I GThink I've DHad EAnough

Verse 2
AKeep Me Away From Your Lawyers
AKeep Me Away From The News
AKeep Me Away From Them Management Men
With Them GHigh Heeled DGucci AShoes

Chorus
GGot Me A DSaturday Night ASpecial
In GCase Things DGet Too ATough
GI Been DLaid Back, Laid Back Too Long
And I GThink I've DHad EAnough

Outro
A       G D A    G D A   G D A
G D A   G D A  G D A
Also available in: C D E G

FAQ

What are the chords for Saturday Night Special?

The chords for Saturday Night Special are: A, G, D

What is the original key of Saturday Night Special?

The original key is A.

What is the difficulty of playing Saturday Night Special?

The difficulty level is Beginner.

Can I play Saturday Night Special in another key?

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

Can Saturday Night Special be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Saturday Night Special on ukulele?

Chord Saturday Night Special can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Saturday Night Special?

Saturday Night Special uses 3 chords: A, G, D

What is the easiest way to play Saturday Night Special?

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 Saturday Night Special released in?

Saturday Night Special was released in the 2020s. See more 2020s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Saturday Night Special?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Saturday Night Special 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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