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Chattanooga Sugar Babe

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[Verse 1]
CThere ain't no money to Ambuy cocaine, Sugar bCabe
There ain't no money to buy cocaine, SuGgar babe
There aCin't no money to bC7uy cocaine
FBurn your nose and Amrot your brain, CSugar babe     G  CSugar babe
[Verse 2]
I Cwoke up this morning bAmlues all around, SuCgar babe
Woke up this morning blues all around, SGugar babe
WCoke up this morning bC7lues all around
Threw Fon my rags and waAmlked 'downtown CSugar babe     G  CSugar babe
[Verse 3]
CStanding on a corner dAmon't you see, SCugar babe
Standing on a corner don't you see, SGugar babe
SCtanding on a corner dC7on't you see
They hFauled me away for Amvagrancy, CSugar babe
[Verse 4]
CLeave that red wAmhiskey alone, CSugar babe
Leave that red whiskey alone, GSugar babe
CLeave that red wC7hiskey alone
FGives you paulsey in Amyour bones, CSugar babe,     G  CSugar babe
[Verse 5]
WChatcha gonna do when the Ammeat gives out, CSugar babe
Whatcha gonna do when the meat gives out, GSugar babe
WChatcha gonna do when the mC7eat gives out
SFtanding on the corner with a mAmouth and a pout, CSugar babe AGw, SCugar babe
[Verse 6]
CChattanooga is a fAmine old town, SCugar babe
Chattanooga is a fine old town, SGugar babe
CChattanooga is a fC7ine old town
You gFet a little crazy and you’re Ambug-house bound
CSugar babe,    GSCugar babe
[Verse 7]
I Csaid Chattanooga is a fAmine old town, CSugar babe
Chattanooga is a fine old town, GSugar babe
CChattanooga is a C7fine old town
You gFet a little crazy and you’re Ambug-house bound
CSugar babe

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The story behind the song

This song comes from the world of Johnny Cash, an artist known for his deep voice and songs often exploring themes of sorrow, moral struggle, and the search for redemption. His music frequently featured a distinctive, train-like guitar rhythm, and he was known for his powerful presence as the "Man in Black." Playing this song can evoke the raw, heartfelt storytelling that defined his career.

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Chattanooga Sugar Babe

by Johnny Cash

Lyrics & chords · Original key

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[Verse 1]

C Am C

There ain't no money to buy cocaine, Sugar babe

C C7

There ain't no money to buy cocaine

F Am C G C

Burn your nose and rot your brain, Sugar babe Sugar babe

[Verse 2]

C Am C

I woke up this morning blues all around, Sugar babe

Woke up this morning blues all around, Sugar babe

C C7

Woke up this morning blues all around

F Am C G C

Threw on my rags and walked 'downtown Sugar babe Sugar babe

[Verse 3]

C Am C

Standing on a corner don't you see, Sugar babe

C C7

Standing on a corner don't you see

F Am C

They hauled me away for vagrancy, Sugar babe

[Verse 4]

C Am C

Leave that red whiskey alone, Sugar babe

C C7

Leave that red whiskey alone

F Am C G C

Gives you paulsey in your bones, Sugar babe, Sugar babe

[Verse 5]

C Am C

Whatcha gonna do when the meat gives out, Sugar babe

C C7

Whatcha gonna do when the meat gives out

F Am C G C

Standing on the corner with a mouth and a pout, Sugar babe Aw, Sugar babe

[Verse 6]

C Am C

Chattanooga is a fine old town, Sugar babe

C C7

Chattanooga is a fine old town

F Am

You get a little crazy and you’re bug-house bound

C G C

Sugar babe, Sugar babe

[Verse 7]

C Am C

I said Chattanooga is a fine old town, Sugar babe

Chattanooga is a fine old town, Sugar babe

C C7

Chattanooga is a fine old town

F Am

You get a little crazy and you’re bug-house bound

Sugar babe

About Chattanooga Sugar Babe Chords by Johnny Cash

Learn how to play Chattanooga Sugar Babe by Johnny Cash with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Chattanooga Sugar Babe chords”, “Chattanooga Sugar Babe guitar chords”, or “Johnny Cash Chattanooga Sugar Babe 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 Chattanooga Sugar Babe chords and for experienced players who want accurate Chattanooga Sugar Babe lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, Am, G, C7, F.

FAQ — Chattanooga Sugar Babe by Johnny Cash

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Is "Chattanooga Sugar Babe" easy to play on guitar?

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What key is "Chattanooga Sugar Babe" in?

The chords for "Chattanooga Sugar Babe" show the original chord names (including C, Am, G, C7, F). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.