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Shotgun Blues

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[Chorus]
I got the sDhoDsus4tgun bDlues
CShotFgun Cblues
I sCaid, I don't kFnow what I did, but I know I goCtta move
I got the DshDsus4otgun Dblues
CShoFtgun Cblues
CI can't wait Fhere forever, I got too much here to lCose
[Verse 1]
DAn' now you are blowing smoke
BbI think you're one big joke
GMe? I got to lot to learn
BAn' I am still waiting for the heads to turn
DYou say I walk a line
BbFuck, they move it every time
GYou walk a mile in my shoes
AAnd then you tell me about singing the blues
[Pre-Chorus]
AAh, well, you get what you pay for
And Gfreedom's real high priced
AAnd while your ripping off children
GSomebody's fucking your wife
CIt's never made a difference
DIt's only how you survive
[Chorus]
I got the sDhoDsus4tgun bDlues
CShotFgun Cblues
I Csaid, I don't Fknow what I did, but I know I gCotta move
I got the shDotDsus4gun blDues
CShoFtgun Cblues
CI can't wait Fhere forever, I got too much here to lCose
[Verse 2]
DAn' now you ask me why
BbI said, "It's do or die"
GI'll stick it right in your face
AAnd then I'll put you in your motherfucking place
DAnd you, you can suck my ass
BbAn' I think it is so low class
GMe? I'm just so concerned
AI'm still waiting for your ass to burn
[Pre-Chorus]
AOh, you want a confrontation?
GI'll give you every fucking chance
AWith your verbal masturbation
GMe? I just like to dance
CHow's that for provocation?
DI'm just making a stance
[Bridge]
And I'm tEired of the E/Bfrustration
Of Cliving inside of your Dlies
And EI am wired on iE/Bndignation
I Csaid, somebody's got to dDie
[Chorus]
I got the shDotDsus4gun blDues
CShotFgun Cblues
I Csaid, I don't Fknow what I did, but I know I gCotta move
I got the sDhoDsus4tgun bDlues
CShoFtgun Cblues
CI can't wait Fhere forever, I got too much here to lCose
[Chorus]
I got the sDhoDsus4tgun bDlues
CShotgFun Cblues
I Csaid, I don't Fknow what I did, but I know I Cgotta move
I got the sDhoDsus4tgun bDlues
CShoFtgun Cblues
CI can't wait Fhere forever, I got too much here to lCose
[Outro]
You think Canyone with an I.Q. over 15
CWould believe your shit, fuckhead?C  C  A  G  
DNothing but a fucking pussy

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Shotgun Blues

by Guns N' Roses

Lyrics & chords · Original key

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Dsus4

E/B

[Chorus]

D Dsus4 D

I got the shotgun blues

C F C

Shotgun blues

C F C

I said, I don't know what I did, but I know I gotta move

D Dsus4 D

I got the shotgun blues

C F C

Shotgun blues

C F C

I can't wait here forever, I got too much here to lose

[Verse 1]

An' now you are blowing smoke

I think you're one big joke

Me? I got to lot to learn

An' I am still waiting for the heads to turn

You say I walk a line

Fuck, they move it every time

You walk a mile in my shoes

And then you tell me about singing the blues

[Pre-Chorus]

Ah, well, you get what you pay for

And freedom's real high priced

And while your ripping off children

Somebody's fucking your wife

It's never made a difference

It's only how you survive

[Chorus]

D Dsus4 D

I got the shotgun blues

C F C

Shotgun blues

C F C

I said, I don't know what I did, but I know I gotta move

D Dsus4 D

I got the shotgun blues

C F C

Shotgun blues

C F C

I can't wait here forever, I got too much here to lose

[Verse 2]

An' now you ask me why

I said, "It's do or die"

I'll stick it right in your face

And then I'll put you in your motherfucking place

And you, you can suck my ass

An' I think it is so low class

Me? I'm just so concerned

I'm still waiting for your ass to burn

[Pre-Chorus]

Oh, you want a confrontation?

I'll give you every fucking chance

With your verbal masturbation

Me? I just like to dance

How's that for provocation?

I'm just making a stance

[Bridge]

E E/B

And I'm tired of the frustration

C D

Of living inside of your lies

E E/B

And I am wired on indignation

C D

I said, somebody's got to die

[Chorus]

D Dsus4 D

I got the shotgun blues

C F C

Shotgun blues

C F C

I said, I don't know what I did, but I know I gotta move

D Dsus4 D

I got the shotgun blues

C F C

Shotgun blues

C F C

I can't wait here forever, I got too much here to lose

[Chorus]

D Dsus4 D

I got the shotgun blues

C F C

Shotgun blues

C F C

I said, I don't know what I did, but I know I gotta move

D Dsus4 D

I got the shotgun blues

C F C

Shotgun blues

C F C

I can't wait here forever, I got too much here to lose

[Outro]

You think anyone with an I.Q. over 15

C C C A G

Would believe your shit, fuckhead?

Nothing but a fucking pussy

About Shotgun Blues Chords by Guns N' Roses

Learn how to play Shotgun Blues by Guns N' Roses with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Shotgun Blues chords”, “Shotgun Blues guitar chords”, or “Guns N' Roses Shotgun Blues 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 Blues chords and for experienced players who want accurate Shotgun Blues lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, Dsus4, C, F, Bb, G.

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Is "Shotgun Blues" easy to play on guitar?

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What key is "Shotgun Blues" in?

The chords for "Shotgun Blues" show the original chord names (including D, Dsus4, C, F, Bb, G). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.