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Johnny Guitar

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I haven't been able to get this out of my head since Fallout: New Vegas. 
Johnny Guitar
Peggy Lee (Written by Young/Lee 1954)
EmPlay the guitar, Amplay it again, my EmJohnnyEm  
EmMaybe you're cold, Ambut you're so warm iEmnsideEm  
AmI was always a Amfool for my EmJohnnyEm  
AmFor the one they Bcall Johnny GuEmitarD  
Play it aCgain, Johnny GuBitar
EmWhat if you go, Amwhat if you stay, I Emlove youEm  
EmWhat if you're cruel, Amyou can be kind I EmknowEm  
AmThere was never a Amman like my EmJohnnyEm  
AmLike the one they Bcall Johnny GuEmitarEm  
[Interlude]
Em       Am      Em      Em
Em       Am      Em      Em
AmThere was never a Amman like my EmJohnnyEm  
AmLike the one they Bcall Johnny GuEmitarEm  
                     Em   Em(softly to fade)
Play it again, Johnny Guitar...

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Johnny Guitar

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I haven't been able to get this out of my head since Fallout: New Vegas.

Johnny Guitar

Peggy Lee (Written by Young/Lee 1954)

Em Am Em Em

Play the guitar, play it again, my Johnny

Em Am Em Em

Maybe you're cold, but you're so warm inside

Am Am Em Em

I was always a fool for my Johnny

Am B Em D

For the one they call Johnny Guitar

C B

Play it again, Johnny Guitar

Em Am Em Em

What if you go, what if you stay, I love you

Em Am Em Em

What if you're cruel, you can be kind I know

Am Am Em Em

There was never a man like my Johnny

Am B Em Em

Like the one they call Johnny Guitar

[Interlude]

Em Am Em Em

Am Am Em Em

There was never a man like my Johnny

Am B Em Em

Like the one they call Johnny Guitar

Em Em

(softly to fade)

Play it again, Johnny Guitar...

About Johnny Guitar Chords by Peggy Lee

Learn how to play Johnny Guitar by Peggy Lee with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Johnny Guitar chords”, “Johnny Guitar guitar chords”, or “Peggy Lee Johnny Guitar 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 Johnny Guitar chords and for experienced players who want accurate Johnny Guitar lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Em, Am, B, D, C.

FAQ — Johnny Guitar by Peggy Lee

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Is "Johnny Guitar" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Johnny Guitar" by Peggy Lee with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Peggy Lee below.

What key is "Johnny Guitar" in?

The chords for "Johnny Guitar" show the original chord names (including Em, Am, B, D, C). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.