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Clyde

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[Intro]
WhDoop, Whoop
[Chorus]
ClDyde plays electric bass
PlDays it with finesse and grace
SDet on a porch, ain't got no shoes
PDicking the bass and singing the blues
[Interlude]
 C( C  D) 3x
C D
[Verse]
MDisery loves company
ThDis ole dog sings harmony
TDambourine tied to his tail
You can hDear him moan, you can hear him wail
Yeah, Whew
[Interlude]
 C( C  D) 3x
C D
[Verse]
JDody baby, she got a dollar
DDown the road, you can hear her holler
GDit up Clyde, we got things to do
ThDat old dog can sing the blues
[Interlude]
 C( C  D) 3x
C D
[Verse]
HDe don't move, he don't flinch
ClDyde, he don't move an inch
SDet on a porch, ain't got no shoes
PDicking the bass and singing the blues
Whoop Whoop
[Interlude]
 C( C  D) 3x
C D
[Chorus]
ClDyde plays electric bass
PlDays it with finesse and grace
SDet on a porch, ain't got no shoes
PDicking the bass and singing the blues

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Clyde

by Waylon Jennings

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

[Intro]

Whoop, Whoop

[Chorus]

Clyde plays electric bass

Plays it with finesse and grace

Set on a porch, ain't got no shoes

Picking the bass and singing the blues

[Interlude]

C C D

( ) 3x

C D

[Verse]

Misery loves company

This ole dog sings harmony

Tambourine tied to his tail

You can hear him moan, you can hear him wail

Yeah, Whew

[Interlude]

C C D

( ) 3x

C D

[Verse]

Jody baby, she got a dollar

Down the road, you can hear her holler

Git up Clyde, we got things to do

That old dog can sing the blues

[Interlude]

C C D

( ) 3x

C D

[Verse]

He don't move, he don't flinch

Clyde, he don't move an inch

Set on a porch, ain't got no shoes

Picking the bass and singing the blues

Whoop Whoop

[Interlude]

C C D

( ) 3x

C D

[Chorus]

Clyde plays electric bass

Plays it with finesse and grace

Set on a porch, ain't got no shoes

Picking the bass and singing the blues

About Clyde Chords by Waylon Jennings

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

FAQ — Clyde by Waylon Jennings

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Is "Clyde" easy to play on guitar?

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What key is "Clyde" in?

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