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Country Boy

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[Verse 1]
Country Bbboy, ain't got no Fshoes
Country Bbboy, ain't got no Fblues
Well, you Fwork all day while you're wantin' to play
In the Fsun and the sand, with a face that's tanned
But at the Fend of the day when your work is done
You C7ain't got C7/Gnothing but Ffun
[Verse 2]
Country Bbboy, ain't got no Fills
Country Bbboy, don't owe no Fbills
You get a Fwiggly worm and then you watch him squirm
While you Fput him on a hook and then you drop him in the brook
And if Feverything's gonna turn out right
You're C7gonna fry C7/Gfish toFnight
[Chorus]
Country Bbboy, your luck it's Ffree
Country Bbboy, I wish I was Cyou, and you was Fme
[Solo]
Bb   F    Bb   F
F    F    F
[Verse 3]
Country Bbboy, got work to Fdo
Country Bbboy, in the mornin' Fdew
You gotta Fcut the weeds, you got to plant the seeds
There's Fmany a row you know you gotta hoe
But when it's Fquittin' time and your work is through
C7There's a lot of C7/Glife in Fyou
[Verse 4]
Country Bbboy, got a shaggy Fdog
Country Bbboy, up a holler Flog
Well, he Fcomes at a run when you pick up your gun
And with a Fshell or two, and your dog and you
When you Fget your rabbit, you'll skin his hide
C7He's gonna C7/Gbe good Ffried
[Outro]
Country Bbboy, you got a lot to Flose
Country Bbboy, how I wish CI was in your Fshoes

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The story behind the song

Johnny Cash was known for his deep, calm, bass-baritone voice and a distinctive sound characterized by train-like chugging guitar rhythms from his backing band, the Tennessee Three. His music often explored themes of sorrow, moral tribulation, and redemption, even as he maintained a rebellious spirit coupled with a somber and humble demeanor. He was also famous for his trademark all-black stage wardrobe, earning him the nickname "Man in Black." Playing "Country Boy" channels the foundational energy of an artist who rose from humble beginnings to become a musical icon.

AI-written from these sources:Johnny Cash — Wikipedia ↗

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Country Boy

by Johnny Cash

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C7/G

[Verse 1]

Bb F

Country boy, ain't got no shoes

Bb F

Country boy, ain't got no blues

Well, you work all day while you're wantin' to play

In the sun and the sand, with a face that's tanned

But at the end of the day when your work is done

C7 C7/G F

You ain't got nothing but fun

[Verse 2]

Bb F

Country boy, ain't got no ills

Bb F

Country boy, don't owe no bills

You get a wiggly worm and then you watch him squirm

While you put him on a hook and then you drop him in the brook

And if everything's gonna turn out right

C7 C7/G F

You're gonna fry fish tonight

[Chorus]

Bb F

Country boy, your luck it's free

Bb C F

Country boy, I wish I was you, and you was me

[Solo]

Bb F Bb F

F F F

[Verse 3]

Bb F

Country boy, got work to do

Bb F

Country boy, in the mornin' dew

You gotta cut the weeds, you got to plant the seeds

There's many a row you know you gotta hoe

But when it's quittin' time and your work is through

C7 C7/G F

There's a lot of life in you

[Verse 4]

Bb F

Country boy, got a shaggy dog

Bb F

Country boy, up a holler log

Well, he comes at a run when you pick up your gun

And with a shell or two, and your dog and you

When you get your rabbit, you'll skin his hide

C7 C7/G F

He's gonna be good fried

[Outro]

Bb F

Country boy, you got a lot to lose

Bb C F

Country boy, how I wish I was in your shoes

About Country Boy Chords by Johnny Cash

Learn how to play Country Boy by Johnny Cash with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Country Boy chords”, “Country Boy guitar chords”, or “Johnny Cash Country Boy 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 Country Boy chords and for experienced players who want accurate Country Boy lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Bb, F, C7, C7/G, C.

FAQ — Country Boy by Johnny Cash

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Is "Country Boy" easy to play on guitar?

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What key is "Country Boy" in?

The chords for "Country Boy" show the original chord names (including Bb, F, C7, C7/G, C). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.