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So Doggone Lonesome

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[Intro]
B7
EI do my best to hide this low down feelin'
I try to make believe there's nothin' B7wrong
But they're Ealways asking me about you Adarlin'
And it Ehurts me so to B7tell them that you're Egone
If Ethey ask me I guess I'd be denyin'
That'd I'd been unhappy all aB7long
But Eif they heard my heart they'd hear it Acryin'
EWhere's my darlin', B7when's she comin' Ehome
AI've asked myself a million times what's Eright for me to do
To Atry to lose my blues alone or Ehang around for B7you
EWell, I make it pretty good until that Amoon comes shinin' through
And Ethen I get so B7doggone Elonesome
(Guitar Solo)
ETime stands still when you're waitin'
Sometimes I think my heart is stoppin' B7too
EOne lonely hour seems forAever
ESixty minutes B7more to wait for Eyou
EBut I guess I'll keep waitin' till you're with me
'Cause I believe that lovin' you is B7right
But I Edon't care if the sun don't rise tomAorrow
EIf I can't have you B7with me toEnight
AWell, I know I'll keep on lovin' you 'cause Etrue love can't be killed
AI oughta get you off of my mind but I Eguess I never B7will
EI could have a dozen others but I Aknow I'd love you still
E'Cause I get so B7doggone Elonesome

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The story behind the song

"So Doggone Lonesome" captures the deep, solitary ache of its title. Johnny Cash wrote this song with fellow country artist Ernest Tubb in mind, imagining Tubb's distinctive voice conveying the feeling of being utterly alone. The song emerged from a 1955 session with his band, The Tennessee Two, at Sun Records. It embodies the themes of sorrow often found in Cash's music, reflecting a profound sense of isolation. Playing this song channels the quiet despair of a heart left all by itself.

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So Doggone Lonesome

by Johnny Cash

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Use capo on the second fret

All chords in relation to the capo

[Intro]

I do my best to hide this low down feelin'

I try to make believe there's nothin' wrong

E A

But they're always asking me about you darlin'

E B7 E

And it hurts me so to tell them that you're gone

If they ask me I guess I'd be denyin'

That'd I'd been unhappy all along

E A

But if they heard my heart they'd hear it cryin'

E B7 E

Where's my darlin', when's she comin' home

A E

I've asked myself a million times what's right for me to do

A E B7

To try to lose my blues alone or hang around for you

E A

Well, I make it pretty good until that moon comes shinin' through

E B7 E

And then I get so doggone lonesome

(Guitar Solo)

Time stands still when you're waitin'

Sometimes I think my heart is stoppin' too

E A

One lonely hour seems forever

E B7 E

Sixty minutes more to wait for you

But I guess I'll keep waitin' till you're with me

'Cause I believe that lovin' you is right

E A

But I don't care if the sun don't rise tomorrow

E B7 E

If I can't have you with me tonight

A E

Well, I know I'll keep on lovin' you 'cause true love can't be killed

A E B7

I oughta get you off of my mind but I guess I never will

E A

I could have a dozen others but I know I'd love you still

E B7 E

'Cause I get so doggone lonesome

About So Doggone Lonesome Chords by Johnny Cash

Learn how to play So Doggone Lonesome by Johnny Cash with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “So Doggone Lonesome chords”, “So Doggone Lonesome guitar chords”, or “Johnny Cash So Doggone Lonesome 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 So Doggone Lonesome chords and for experienced players who want accurate So Doggone Lonesome lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include B7, E, A.

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The chords for "So Doggone Lonesome" show the original chord names (including B7, E, A). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.