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BOOTLEG (Live) by Creedence Clearwater Revival
Tuning: Standard
This is off the live version from the compilation "The Long Road Home". It's basically 
same as the original. It's a pretty easy song.
[Intro]
(Play throughout most of the song.)
  C    D    C    D    C        DC(x4)
[Chorus]
CBootDleg, Bootleg;C  D  
CBootDleg, Howl.C  
CBootDleg, Bootleg;C  D  
CBootDleg, Howl.C  
[Verse]
CTake yDou a glass of wCaterD  
CMake Dit against the law.C  
CSee Dhow good the wCater Dtastes
When you cCan't Dhave any at all.C  
[Chorus]
[Verse]
CFindDin' a natural wComanD,
CLike Dhoney to a bee.C  
CBut Dyou don't buzz the CflowDer.
When you kCnow Dthe honey's free.C  D  
[Chorus]
[Interlude]
Bb  F  C  G  C  D  C  D Bb  F  C  G  C  D
 D
(Play intro again)
CSuzy mDaybe give you some CcheDrry pie,
CBut DLord, that ain't no fun.D  
CBetter Dyou grab it when Cshe Dain't lookin'
'Cause you kCnow Dyou'd rather have it on the run.C  
[Chorus](x2)
[Interlude]

All chords in this song (5)

The story behind the song

"Bootleg" explores the intriguing idea that things often become more attractive precisely because they are forbidden or bad for you. Written by John Fogerty, this track from Creedence Clearwater Revival's Bayou Country album captures that rebellious spirit. Its propulsive energy, driven by twin acoustic guitars and John's call-and-response vocals, creates a moonshine groove. It plays like a sly wink to the thrill of the illicit.

AI-written from these sources:Bootleg (Creedence Clearwater Revival song) — Wikipedia ↗Creedence Clearwater Revival — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Bootleg

by Creedence Clearwater Revival

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BOOTLEG (Live) by Creedence Clearwater Revival

Tuning: Standard

This is off the live version from the compilation "The Long Road Home". It's basically

same as the original. It's a pretty easy song.

[Intro]

(Play throughout most of the song.)

C D C D C D

C(x4)

[Chorus]

C D C D

Bootleg, Bootleg;

C D C

Bootleg, Howl.

C D C D

Bootleg, Bootleg;

C D C

Bootleg, Howl.

[Verse]

C D C D

Take you a glass of water

C D C

Make it against the law.

C D C D

See how good the water tastes

C D C

When you can't have any at all.

[Chorus]

[Verse]

C D C D

Findin' a natural woman,

C D C

Like honey to a bee.

C D C D

But you don't buzz the flower.

C D C D

When you know the honey's free.

[Chorus]

[Interlude]

Bb F C G C D C D Bb F C G C D

(Play intro again)

C D C D

Suzy maybe give you some cherry pie,

C D D

But Lord, that ain't no fun.

C D C D

Better you grab it when she ain't lookin'

C D C

'Cause you know you'd rather have it on the run.

[Chorus](x2)

[Interlude]

About Bootleg Chords by Creedence Clearwater Revival

Learn how to play Bootleg by Creedence Clearwater Revival with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Bootleg chords”, “Bootleg guitar chords”, or “Creedence Clearwater Revival Bootleg 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 Bootleg chords and for experienced players who want accurate Bootleg lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, D, Bb, F, G.

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