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Cold Shoulder

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GWell it's plain to see you're giving me a D7cold shoulder
You put a chill on every thrill with a Ccold Gshoulder
CAll the time I wait around to Gget a little squeeze
But A7nothing ever happens cause you D7just stand there and freeze
GIt ain't polite to waste moonlight with D7cold shoulder
It isn't smart to give my heart a Ccold Gshoulder
CI need your love to warm me through and Gthrough
But I D7always get a cold shoulder from Gyou
CAll the time I wait around to Gget a little squeeze
But A7nothing ever happens cause you D7just stand there and freeze
GIt ain't polite to waste moonlight on a D7cold shoulder
It isn't smart to give my heart a Ccold Gshoulder
CI need your love to warm me through and Gthrough
But I D7always get a cold shoulder from Gyou

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Cold Shoulder

by Johnny Cash

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

G D7

Well it's plain to see you're giving me a cold shoulder

C G

You put a chill on every thrill with a cold shoulder

C G

All the time I wait around to get a little squeeze

A7 D7

But nothing ever happens cause you just stand there and freeze

G D7

It ain't polite to waste moonlight with cold shoulder

C G

It isn't smart to give my heart a cold shoulder

C G

I need your love to warm me through and through

D7 G

But I always get a cold shoulder from you

C G

All the time I wait around to get a little squeeze

A7 D7

But nothing ever happens cause you just stand there and freeze

G D7

It ain't polite to waste moonlight on a cold shoulder

C G

It isn't smart to give my heart a cold shoulder

C G

I need your love to warm me through and through

D7 G

But I always get a cold shoulder from you

About Cold Shoulder Chords by Johnny Cash

Learn how to play Cold Shoulder by Johnny Cash with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Cold Shoulder chords”, “Cold Shoulder guitar chords”, or “Johnny Cash Cold Shoulder 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 Cold Shoulder chords and for experienced players who want accurate Cold Shoulder lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, D7, C, A7.

FAQ — Cold Shoulder by Johnny Cash

How do I play "Cold Shoulder" by Johnny Cash on guitar?

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Can I transpose "Cold Shoulder" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Cold Shoulder"?

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

Is "Cold Shoulder" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Cold Shoulder" in?

The chords for "Cold Shoulder" show the original chord names (including G, D7, C, A7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.