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[Verse 1]
GHow she got that junk car runnin' guess I'll never know
It neCver ran but once and set two winters in the Gsnow
Well imagine runnin' oCut on me as I lay sound asleep AlleghenGy
EbMy big mistake was thinkin' she was something I could keeDp
You stCole my winter's food supply and something else I feGar
My saCvin's in the mattress have strangely disapGpeared
Now those who know me bCest knows he who robs me best beware AllegheGny
EbI'm gonna call up the dogs and hunt you down drag you back here by the haDir
[Chorus]
Oh AlClegheny something tells me you're dissatisfied
Well could be because I've been your mail-order brGide
There's a half of you that's French yeah and I can crCave a better style
And a half of you is Cherokee yeah and I've gone wild AllegheGny
[Verse 2]
EbShe's got a head start on me as a crow flies half a daDy
And unCless I miss my guess she'll stop to rest in MonGterey
But if I take the Knoxville HiCghway thirteen hours it will be AllegheGny
EbWell she forgot I knew the shortcut I'll be there in less than thrDee
[Chorus]
Oh AlClegheny something tells me you're dissatisfied
Well could be because I've been your mail-orGder bride
There's a half of you that's French yeah and I can Ccrave a better style
And a half of you is Cherokee yeah and I've gone wild AllegheGny
[Verse 3]
I sigCnaled for the dogs to wait outside the hotel doGor
I described her to the desk clerk he sCaid try the second flGoor
But he mentioned she's got company
And that marks the straCnger's doom AlleghGeny
EbI wish I was her so I could see my face when I bust into the rooDm
[Chorus]
Oh AlClegheny something tells me you're dissatisfied
Well could be because I've been your mail-order brGide
There's a half of you that's French yeah and I can crCave a better style
And a half of you is Cherokee yeah and I've gone wild AllegheGny
Allegheny Allegheny come back here Allegheny Allegheny

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Allegheny

by Johnny Cash

Lyrics & chords · Original key

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[Verse 1]

How she got that junk car runnin' guess I'll never know

C G

It never ran but once and set two winters in the snow

C G

Well imagine runnin' out on me as I lay sound asleep Allegheny

Eb D

My big mistake was thinkin' she was something I could keep

C G

You stole my winter's food supply and something else I fear

C G

My savin's in the mattress have strangely disappeared

C G

Now those who know me best knows he who robs me best beware Allegheny

Eb D

I'm gonna call up the dogs and hunt you down drag you back here by the hair

[Chorus]

Oh Allegheny something tells me you're dissatisfied

Well could be because I've been your mail-order bride

There's a half of you that's French yeah and I can crave a better style

And a half of you is Cherokee yeah and I've gone wild Allegheny

[Verse 2]

Eb D

She's got a head start on me as a crow flies half a day

C G

And unless I miss my guess she'll stop to rest in Monterey

C G

But if I take the Knoxville Highway thirteen hours it will be Allegheny

Eb D

Well she forgot I knew the shortcut I'll be there in less than three

[Chorus]

Oh Allegheny something tells me you're dissatisfied

Well could be because I've been your mail-order bride

There's a half of you that's French yeah and I can crave a better style

And a half of you is Cherokee yeah and I've gone wild Allegheny

[Verse 3]

C G

I signaled for the dogs to wait outside the hotel door

C G

I described her to the desk clerk he said try the second floor

But he mentioned she's got company

C G

And that marks the stranger's doom Allegheny

Eb D

I wish I was her so I could see my face when I bust into the room

[Chorus]

Oh Allegheny something tells me you're dissatisfied

Well could be because I've been your mail-order bride

There's a half of you that's French yeah and I can crave a better style

And a half of you is Cherokee yeah and I've gone wild Allegheny

Allegheny Allegheny come back here Allegheny Allegheny

About Allegheny Chords by Johnny Cash

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

FAQ — Allegheny by Johnny Cash

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Is "Allegheny" easy to play on guitar?

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What key is "Allegheny" in?

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