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Shotgun Willie

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[Chorus]
ShDotgun Willie sits around in his underwear
BiGtin' on a bullet and pullin' out all of his haDir
ShAotgun Willie's got all his family theDre
[Verse 1]
WDell you can't make a record if you ain't got nothing to say
YGou can't make a record if you ain't got nothing to sDay
YAou can't play music if you don't know nothing to pDlay
[Chorus]
SDhotgun Willie sits around in his underwear
GBitin' on a bullet and pullin' out all of his hDair
SAhotgun Willie's got all his family thDere
[Verse 2]
NDow John T. Floores was working for the Ku Klux Klan
TGhe six foot five John T. was a hell of a mDan
MaAde a lotta money selling sheets on the family plDan
[Chorus]
SDhotgun Willie sits around in his underwear
GBitin' on a bullet and pullin' out all of his hDair
SAhotgun Willie's got all his family thDere

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Shotgun Willie

by Willie Nelson

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

[Chorus]

Shotgun Willie sits around in his underwear

G D

Bitin' on a bullet and pullin' out all of his hair

A D

Shotgun Willie's got all his family there

[Verse 1]

Well you can't make a record if you ain't got nothing to say

G D

You can't make a record if you ain't got nothing to say

A D

You can't play music if you don't know nothing to play

[Chorus]

Shotgun Willie sits around in his underwear

G D

Bitin' on a bullet and pullin' out all of his hair

A D

Shotgun Willie's got all his family there

[Verse 2]

Now John T. Floores was working for the Ku Klux Klan

G D

The six foot five John T. was a hell of a man

A D

Made a lotta money selling sheets on the family plan

[Chorus]

Shotgun Willie sits around in his underwear

G D

Bitin' on a bullet and pullin' out all of his hair

A D

Shotgun Willie's got all his family there

About Shotgun Willie Chords by Willie Nelson

Learn how to play Shotgun Willie by Willie Nelson with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Shotgun Willie chords”, “Shotgun Willie guitar chords”, or “Willie Nelson Shotgun Willie 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 Shotgun Willie chords and for experienced players who want accurate Shotgun Willie lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, G, A.

FAQ — Shotgun Willie by Willie Nelson

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What key is "Shotgun Willie" in?

The chords for "Shotgun Willie" show the original chord names (including D, G, A). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.