Devils Right Hand
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NOTE: USE POWER CHORDS (CAN USE BARRE CHORDS AS WELL)
INTRO:
E ---C----C-------------C----C----F---------C----C---------------C----C-------------
B ---------------------------(10)p-8---------------------------------------
G ----------------------------10-p-8---------------------------------------
D --10--10------------10--10--10-p-8---10--10-------------10--10-----------
A --10--10------------10--10-----------10--10-------------10--10-----------
E --8---8--11-8-11-8--8---8------------8---8--11-8-11-8---8---8--11-8-11-8-
VERSES:
C C FF-PM C
E -------------------------------------
B ---------------------(10)-(10)-------
G ----------------------10---10--------
D --10--10--------------10---------10--
A --10--10-------------(-8)-(-8)---10--
E --8---8---11-8-11-8--------------8---
C C GG-PM C
E -------------------------------------
B ---------------------(12)-(12)-------
G ----------------------12---12--------
D --10--10--------------12---12---10---
A --10--10-------------(10)-(10)--10---
E --8---8---11-8-11-8-------------8----
C C FF-PM C
E -------------------------------------
B ---------------------(10)-(10)-------
G ----------------------10---10--------
D --10--10--------------10---------10--
A --10--10-------------(-8)-(-8)---10--
E --8---8---11-8-11-8--------------8---
C C GG-PM C
E -------------------------------------
B ---------------------(12)-(12)-------
G ----------------------12---12--------
D --10--10--------------12---12---10---
A --10--10-------------(10)-(10)--10---
E --8---8---11-8-11-8-------------8----
OR
ALTERNATIVE WAY TO PLAY - PATTERN FOR VERSES
USE Palm Muting: (Something like this)
C CPM----- C FF-PM C
E -------------------------------------
B ---------------------(10)-(10)-------
G ----------------------10---10--------
D --10--10--10--10--10--10---10---10---
A --10--10--10--10--10-(-8)--(8)--10---
E --8---8---8---8---8-------------8----
C CPM----- C GG-PM C
E -------------------------------------
B ---------------------(12)-(12)-------
G ----------------------12---12--------
D --10--10--10--10--10--12---12---10---
A --10--10--10--10--10-(10)-(10)--10---
E --8---8---8---8---8-------------8----
C CPM----- C FF-PM C
E -------------------------------------
B ---------------------(10)-(10)-------
G ----------------------10---10--------
D --10--10--10--10--10--10---10---10---
A --10--10--10--10--10-(-8)--(8)--10---
E --8---8---8---8---8-------------8----
C CPM----- C GG-PM C
E -------------------------------------
B ---------------------(12)-(12)-------
G ----------------------12---12--------
D --10--10--10--10--10--12---12---10---
A --10--10--10--10--10-(10)-(10)--10---
E --8---8---8---8---8-------------8----
VERSE:
Well abCout the time my daddy left to fFight the big wCar
Saw my first pistol in the gGeneral stCore
In the general store when FI was thirtCeen
Thought it was the finest thing I Gever had sCeen
VERSE:
I Casked if I could have one wFhen I grew Cup
Mama dropped a dozen eggs and she rGeally blew Cup
She really blew up and I dFidn't understCand
Mama said the pistol is the DGevil's right hCand
CHORUS: - (FOLLOWS SIMILAR PATTERN TO VERSES AS FAR AS Palm Muting, ETC.)
She rFeally blew up and I dCidn't understand
MGama said the pistol is the DCevil's right hand
The DFevil's right hand, the DCevil's right hand
MGama said the pistol is the DCevil's right hand
BREAK:
E ---C----C-------------C----C-------------C----C-------------C----C--------------
B ------------------------------------------------------------------------
G ------------------------------------------------------------------------
D --10--10------------10--10-----------10--10-----------10--10------------
A --10--10------------10--10-----------10--10-----------10--10------------
E --8---8--11-8-11-8--8---8-11-8-11-8--8---8-11-8-11-8--8---8--11-8-11-8--
VERSE:
My Cvery first pistol was a cFap 'n' ball CColt
Shoots as fast as lightning but it lGoads a might sClow
It loads a might slow and I sFoon found oCut
It can get you into trouble but it cGan't get you Cout
VERSE:
TChen I went and bought myself a CFolt .4C5
Called a "Peacemaker" but I dGidn't know wChy
I never knew why and I dFidn't understCand
'Cause Mama said the pistol is the DGevil's right hCand
CHORUS:
I nFever knew why and I dCidn't understand
MGama said the pistol is the DCevil's right hand
The DFevil's right hand, the DCevil's right hand
MGama said the pistol is the DCevil's right hand
BREAK:
E ---C----C-------------C----C-------------C----C-------------C----C--------------
B ------------------------------------------------------------------------
G ------------------------------------------------------------------------
D --10--10------------10--10-----------10--10-----------10--10------------
A --10--10------------10--10-----------10--10-----------10--10------------
E --8---8--11-8-11-8--8---8-11-8-11-8--8---8-11-8-11-8--8---8--11-8-11-8--
E ---C----C-------------C----C-------------
B -------------------------------------
G -------------------------------------
D --10--10------------10--10-----------
A --10--10------------10--10-----------
E --8---8--11-8-11-8--8---8-11-8-11-8--
VERSE:
I gCot into a card game in a cFompany tCown
Caught a minor cheatin' and I sGhot the dog dCown
Shot the dog down, wFatched the dog fCall
Never touched his holster, never hGad a chance to dCraw
VERSE:
The tCrial was in the morning and they dFrug me out of bCed
Asked me how I pleaded, not gGuilty I sCaid
Not guilty I said, you've gFot the wrong Cman
Nothin' touched the trigger but the DGevil's right hCand
CHORUS:
Not gFuilty I said, you've gCot the wrong man
NGothin' touched the trigger but the DCevil's right hand
The DFevil'sright hand, the DCevil's right hand
NGothin' touched the trigger but the DCevil's right hand
OUTRO:
E ---C----C-------------C----C-------------C----C-------------C----C--------------
B ------------------------------------------------------------------------
G ------------------------------------------------------------------------
D --10--10------------10--10-----------10--10-----------10--10------------
A --10--10------------10--10-----------10--10-----------10--10------------
E --8---8--11-8-11-8--8---8-11-8-11-8--8---8-11-8-11-8--8---8--11-8-11-8--
E ---C----C---C8----
B ----------8----
G ----------9----
D --10--10--10---
A --10--10--10---
E --8---8---8----
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The story behind the song
This song, "Devils Right Hand," comes from Johnny Cash, an American singer-songwriter whose music often explored themes of sorrow, moral tribulation, and redemption. Known for his deep voice and "Man in Black" persona, Cash was a rebellious figure with a humble demeanor. His music, often characterized by train-like guitar rhythms, frequently touched on the struggles and complexities of life, offering a sense of raw honesty. Playing this song means stepping into that world of heartfelt storytelling and moral reflection.
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Devils Right Hand
by Johnny Cash
Chords in this song · guitar
C
F
G
NOTE: USE POWER CHORDS (CAN USE BARRE CHORDS AS WELL)
INTRO:
C C C C F C C C C
E -------------------------------------------------------------------------
B ---------------------------(10)p-8---------------------------------------
G ----------------------------10-p-8---------------------------------------
D --10--10------------10--10--10-p-8---10--10-------------10--10-----------
A --10--10------------10--10-----------10--10-------------10--10-----------
E --8---8--11-8-11-8--8---8------------8---8--11-8-11-8---8---8--11-8-11-8-
VERSES:
C C F C
F-PM
E -------------------------------------
B ---------------------(10)-(10)-------
G ----------------------10---10--------
D --10--10--------------10---------10--
A --10--10-------------(-8)-(-8)---10--
E --8---8---11-8-11-8--------------8---
C C G C
G-PM
E -------------------------------------
B ---------------------(12)-(12)-------
G ----------------------12---12--------
D --10--10--------------12---12---10---
A --10--10-------------(10)-(10)--10---
E --8---8---11-8-11-8-------------8----
C C F C
F-PM
E -------------------------------------
B ---------------------(10)-(10)-------
G ----------------------10---10--------
D --10--10--------------10---------10--
A --10--10-------------(-8)-(-8)---10--
E --8---8---11-8-11-8--------------8---
C C G C
G-PM
E -------------------------------------
B ---------------------(12)-(12)-------
G ----------------------12---12--------
D --10--10--------------12---12---10---
A --10--10-------------(10)-(10)--10---
E --8---8---11-8-11-8-------------8----
OR
ALTERNATIVE WAY TO PLAY - PATTERN FOR VERSES
USE Palm Muting: (Something like this)
C C C F C
PM----- F-PM
E -------------------------------------
B ---------------------(10)-(10)-------
G ----------------------10---10--------
D --10--10--10--10--10--10---10---10---
A --10--10--10--10--10-(-8)--(8)--10---
E --8---8---8---8---8-------------8----
C C C G C
PM----- G-PM
E -------------------------------------
B ---------------------(12)-(12)-------
G ----------------------12---12--------
D --10--10--10--10--10--12---12---10---
A --10--10--10--10--10-(10)-(10)--10---
E --8---8---8---8---8-------------8----
C C C F C
PM----- F-PM
E -------------------------------------
B ---------------------(10)-(10)-------
G ----------------------10---10--------
D --10--10--10--10--10--10---10---10---
A --10--10--10--10--10-(-8)--(8)--10---
E --8---8---8---8---8-------------8----
C C C G C
PM----- G-PM
E -------------------------------------
B ---------------------(12)-(12)-------
G ----------------------12---12--------
D --10--10--10--10--10--12---12---10---
A --10--10--10--10--10-(10)-(10)--10---
E --8---8---8---8---8-------------8----
VERSE:
C F C
Well about the time my daddy left to fight the big war
G C
Saw my first pistol in the general store
F C
In the general store when I was thirteen
G C
Thought it was the finest thing I ever had seen
VERSE:
C F C
I asked if I could have one when I grew up
G C
Mama dropped a dozen eggs and she really blew up
F C
She really blew up and I didn't understand
G C
Mama said the pistol is the Devil's right hand
CHORUS: - (FOLLOWS SIMILAR PATTERN TO VERSES AS FAR AS Palm Muting, ETC.)
F C
She really blew up and I didn't understand
G C
Mama said the pistol is the Devil's right hand
F C
The Devil's right hand, the Devil's right hand
G C
Mama said the pistol is the Devil's right hand
BREAK:
C C C C C C C C
E ------------------------------------------------------------------------
B ------------------------------------------------------------------------
G ------------------------------------------------------------------------
D --10--10------------10--10-----------10--10-----------10--10------------
A --10--10------------10--10-----------10--10-----------10--10------------
E --8---8--11-8-11-8--8---8-11-8-11-8--8---8-11-8-11-8--8---8--11-8-11-8--
VERSE:
C F C
My very first pistol was a cap 'n' ball Colt
G C
Shoots as fast as lightning but it loads a might slow
F C
It loads a might slow and I soon found out
G C
It can get you into trouble but it can't get you out
VERSE:
C F C
Then I went and bought myself a Colt .45
G C
Called a "Peacemaker" but I didn't know why
F C
I never knew why and I didn't understand
G C
'Cause Mama said the pistol is the Devil's right hand
CHORUS:
F C
I never knew why and I didn't understand
G C
Mama said the pistol is the Devil's right hand
F C
The Devil's right hand, the Devil's right hand
G C
Mama said the pistol is the Devil's right hand
BREAK:
C C C C C C C C
E ------------------------------------------------------------------------
B ------------------------------------------------------------------------
G ------------------------------------------------------------------------
D --10--10------------10--10-----------10--10-----------10--10------------
A --10--10------------10--10-----------10--10-----------10--10------------
E --8---8--11-8-11-8--8---8-11-8-11-8--8---8-11-8-11-8--8---8--11-8-11-8--
C C C C
E -------------------------------------
B -------------------------------------
G -------------------------------------
D --10--10------------10--10-----------
A --10--10------------10--10-----------
E --8---8--11-8-11-8--8---8-11-8-11-8--
VERSE:
C F C
I got into a card game in a company town
G C
Caught a minor cheatin' and I shot the dog down
F C
Shot the dog down, watched the dog fall
G C
Never touched his holster, never had a chance to draw
VERSE:
C F C
The trial was in the morning and they drug me out of bed
G C
Asked me how I pleaded, not guilty I said
F C
Not guilty I said, you've got the wrong man
G C
Nothin' touched the trigger but the Devil's right hand
CHORUS:
F C
Not guilty I said, you've got the wrong man
G C
Nothin' touched the trigger but the Devil's right hand
F C
The Devil'sright hand, the Devil's right hand
G C
Nothin' touched the trigger but the Devil's right hand
OUTRO:
C C C C C C C C
E ------------------------------------------------------------------------
B ------------------------------------------------------------------------
G ------------------------------------------------------------------------
D --10--10------------10--10-----------10--10-----------10--10------------
A --10--10------------10--10-----------10--10-----------10--10------------
E --8---8--11-8-11-8--8---8-11-8-11-8--8---8-11-8-11-8--8---8--11-8-11-8--
C C C
E ----------8----
B ----------8----
G ----------9----
D --10--10--10---
A --10--10--10---
E --8---8---8----
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