Now playing

Cocaine

Chords

4.8124 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Bmixolydian

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

Cocaine chords
Capo I ***
 B   B   B    B   B\   A4x
If you Bwanna to hang out, 
you gotta Atake her out; 
   B   B   B    B   B\   A  
cocaine.     
If you Bwant to get down, 
Adown on the ground; 
   B   B   B    B   B\   A  
cocaine. 
She don't Blie, 
she don't Alie, 
she don't Glie; F#  
   B   B   B    B   B\   A  
cocaine. 
 B   B   B    B   B\   A2x
If you Bgot bad news, 
you want to Akick them blues; 
   B   B   B    B   B\   A  
cocaine. 
When your Bday is done,
and you Agot to run; 
   B   B   B    B   B\   A  
cocaine. 
She don't Blie, 
she don't Alie, 
she don't Glie; F#  
   B   B   B    B   B\   A  
cocaine. 
 B   B   B    B   B\   A2x
If your Bthing is gone,
and you Awant to ride on; 
   B   B   B    B   B\   A  
cocaine. 
Don't forBget this fact, 
you Acan't get back; 
   B   B   B    B   B\   A  
cocaine. 
She don't Blie, 
she don't Alie, 
she don't Glie; F#  
   B   B   B    B   B\   A  
cocaine. 
 B   B   B    B   B\   A. . . . 
**  Eric Clapton recorded  Cocaine , I believe, in  E
Capo III
  B= A  
  A= G  
  G= F  
 F#= Eb  
  B= E  
  A= D  
  G= C  
 F#= B  
  B= D  
  A= C  
  G= Bb  
 F#= A  

All chords in this song (10)

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

Cocaine

by J.J. Cale

Lyrics & chords · Original key · Capo on fret 1 (as written in this song)

Chords in this song · guitar

Cocaine chords

Capo I ***

B B B B B A

\ 4x

If you wanna to hang out,

you gotta take her out;

B B B B B A

cocaine.

If you want to get down,

down on the ground;

B B B B B A

cocaine.

She don't lie,

she don't lie,

G F#

she don't lie;

B B B B B A

cocaine.

B B B B B A

\ 2x

If you got bad news,

you want to kick them blues;

B B B B B A

cocaine.

When your day is done,

and you got to run;

B B B B B A

cocaine.

She don't lie,

she don't lie,

G F#

she don't lie;

B B B B B A

cocaine.

B B B B B A

\ 2x

If your thing is gone,

and you want to ride on;

B B B B B A

cocaine.

Don't forget this fact,

you can't get back;

B B B B B A

cocaine.

She don't lie,

she don't lie,

G F#

she don't lie;

B B B B B A

cocaine.

B B B B B A

\ . . . .

** Eric Clapton recorded Cocaine , I believe, in E

Capo III

B A

A G

G F

F# Eb

B E

A D

G C

F# B

B D

A C

G Bb

F# A

About Cocaine Chords by J.J. Cale

Learn how to play Cocaine by J.J. Cale with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Cocaine chords”, “Cocaine guitar chords”, or “J.J. Cale Cocaine chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Cocaine chords and for experienced players who want accurate Cocaine lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include B, A, G, F#, E, F.

FAQ — Cocaine by J.J. Cale

How do I play "Cocaine" by J.J. Cale on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Cocaine" by J.J. Cale on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "Cocaine" by J.J. Cale free?

Yes. The chords for "Cocaine" by J.J. Cale are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Cocaine" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Cocaine" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Cocaine"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Cocaine" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Cocaine" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Cocaine" by J.J. Cale with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by J.J. Cale below.

What key is "Cocaine" in?

The chords for "Cocaine" show the original chord names (including B, A, G, F#, E, F). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.