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You Rascal You

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[Intro]
C G C G
[Verse 1]
Now I'll be Cglad when you're G7dead, you rascal Cyou, uh-huh
I'll be Cglad when you're dead, you rascal G7you, oh yeah
Well I Clet you into my C7home, you gonna Fleave my woman aD7lone
I'll be Cglad when you're Gdead, you rascal CyouG  
[Verse 2]
Now I'll be Cglad when you G7die, you rascal Cyou, uh-huh
I'll be Cglad, oh I'll be tickled to death when you leave this Earth it'G7s true, oh yeah
When you're Clyin' down six feet C7deep, no more Ffried chicken will you D7eat
I'll be Cglad when you're Gdead, you rascal Cyou, oh yeahG  
[Instrumental]
C G7 C C G7 C C7 F D7 C G7 C G
[Verse 3]
I'll be Cglad when you're G7dead, you rascal Cyou, uh-huh
I'll be Cglad when you're dead, you rascal G7you, oh yeah
I'll be Cstandin' on the corner C7high, when they Fdrag your body D7by
I'll be Cglad when you're G7dead, you know I'm Cgonna be so happy when you're gone G7you dog
I'll be Cglad when you're G7dead, you rascal CyouC6  C  

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The story behind the song

This song captures the raw anger and betrayal of a man whose trust has been broken. It's a furious declaration to someone who has invaded his home and tried to steal his woman, expressing a deep desire for them to simply disappear. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a man pushed to his limit, ready to celebrate the departure of this "rascal." It's a powerful outpouring of frustration and a wish for peace after a hurtful intrusion.

AI-written from these sources:John Fogerty — Wikipedia ↗

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You Rascal You

by John Fogerty

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

[Intro]

C G C G

[Verse 1]

C G7 C

Now I'll be glad when you're dead, you rascal you, uh-huh

C G7

I'll be glad when you're dead, you rascal you, oh yeah

C C7 F D7

Well I let you into my home, you gonna leave my woman alone

C G C G

I'll be glad when you're dead, you rascal you

[Verse 2]

C G7 C

Now I'll be glad when you die, you rascal you, uh-huh

C G7

I'll be glad, oh I'll be tickled to death when you leave this Earth it's true, oh yeah

C C7 F D7

When you're lyin' down six feet deep, no more fried chicken will you eat

C G C G

I'll be glad when you're dead, you rascal you, oh yeah

[Instrumental]

C G7 C C G7 C C7 F D7 C G7 C G

[Verse 3]

C G7 C

I'll be glad when you're dead, you rascal you, uh-huh

C G7

I'll be glad when you're dead, you rascal you, oh yeah

C C7 F D7

I'll be standin' on the corner high, when they drag your body by

C G7 C G7

I'll be glad when you're dead, you know I'm gonna be so happy when you're gone you dog

C G7 C C6 C

I'll be glad when you're dead, you rascal you

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