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Shantytown

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SHANTYTOWN
GI live down in ShantDytown
Where chicken's twenty ceGnts a pound
And if you live on such soDlid ground
WDhatcha doin' down in ShantGytown?
GWell, I'm back on yoDur side of the traGcks
Have coDme back for me to take you bG7ack?
Back to yoCur high society to your cockGtails and your teas
ID'll look up but don't look down 'cause we got pride in ShantGytown
I liGve down in ShanDtytown
Where chicken's twenty ceGnts a pound
And if you live on such soDlid ground
WDhatcha doin' down in ShantGytown?
GBehind the walls of your shacDkled heart beats pGure
While the rDich have a love to enG7dure
Well, is the goCld in your crown turning blGack?
Is there someDthing here in Shantytown that keeps you coming baGck?
I liGve down in ShantyDtown
Where chicken's twenty ceGnts a pound
And if you live on such soDlid ground
Whatcha doin' down in ShaGntytown?
WDhatcha doin' down in ShanGtytow

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The story behind the song

Johnny Cash was known for music often exploring themes of sorrow, moral tribulation, and redemption, delivered in his deep bass-baritone voice. His sound was often characterized by the "train-like chugging guitar rhythms" of his backing band, the Tennessee Three. This song, appearing on a collection of his work from the 1960s, fits into the world of an artist who often sang about the struggles and realities of life. Playing it can evoke a sense of gritty realism and the human condition.

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

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Shantytown

by Johnny Cash

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SHANTYTOWN

G D

I live down in Shantytown

Where chicken's twenty cents a pound

And if you live on such solid ground

D G

Whatcha doin' down in Shantytown?

G D G

Well, I'm back on your side of the tracks

D G7

Have come back for me to take you back?

C G

Back to your high society to your cocktails and your teas

D G

I'll look up but don't look down 'cause we got pride in Shantytown

G D

I live down in Shantytown

Where chicken's twenty cents a pound

And if you live on such solid ground

D G

Whatcha doin' down in Shantytown?

G D G

Behind the walls of your shackled heart beats pure

D G7

While the rich have a love to endure

C G

Well, is the gold in your crown turning black?

D G

Is there something here in Shantytown that keeps you coming back?

G D

I live down in Shantytown

Where chicken's twenty cents a pound

And if you live on such solid ground

Whatcha doin' down in Shantytown?

D G

Whatcha doin' down in Shantytow

About Shantytown Chords by Johnny Cash

Learn how to play Shantytown by Johnny Cash with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Shantytown chords”, “Shantytown guitar chords”, or “Johnny Cash Shantytown 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 Shantytown chords and for experienced players who want accurate Shantytown lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, D, G7, C.

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What key is "Shantytown" in?

The chords for "Shantytown" show the original chord names (including G, D, G7, C). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.