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Saturday Night Special

Waylon Jennings

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Saturday Night Special by Waylon Jennings in the key of D

Level: Beginner Decade: 2020s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Energetic / Aggressive View Lyrics Youtube 
(From The 2026 Album Diamonds)

Intro
D  "One, Two, Three, Four..."D​

Verse 1
DTonight I Could Wrestle The Devil
DI Know That I Couldn't Lose
DBut I'd Rather Find Me Some Fallen Angel
To CHelp Me With The GLow Down DBlues

Chorus
I CGot Me A GSaturday Night DSpecial
In CCase Things GGet Too DTough
CI Been GLaid Back, Laid Back Too Long
And I CThink I've GHad EDnough

Verse 2
DKeep Me Away From Your Lawyers
DKeep Me Away From The News
DKeep Me Away From Them Management Men
With Them CHigh Heeled GGucci DShoes

Chorus
CGot Me A GSaturday Night DSpecial
In CCase Things GGet Too DTough
CI Been GLaid Back, Laid Back Too Long
And I CThink I've GHad EDnough

Outro
D       C G D    C G D   C G D
C G D   C G D  C G D
Also available in: A (Original) C E G

FAQ

What are the chords for Saturday Night Special?

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

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: D, C, G

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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