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Ballad Of A Well Known Gun

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Intro: |    D*    G/D*  |    D|
DI pulled out my Stage Coach Times and I read the latest Gnews.
                    A                      D         G          A7     D     G  G/A
I tapped my feet in dumb surprise and of course I saw they knew.
The DPinkertons pulled Gout my bags and Dasked me for my nGame.
                  A            D          A*         D     D7*   G/   A     D     D7*
I stuttered out my answer and hung my head in shame.
G/ANow they've Dfound me.   At last they've A7found me.
It's hard to Grun from a starving Dfamily.
         G/A         D*          G          D      G*   G/D  
Now they've found me.      Well I won't run.
*                    D      Bm      A/C#            G  D  
I'm tired of hearing "There goes a well-known gun".
DNow I've seen this chain gang - Em7/ALord, I say lDet me see my pGriest.
                           A                 D         G             A7     D     G  G/A
I couldn't have faced your desert sand-old burning brown-backed beast.
The pDoor house they hit me Gfor my kin and cDlaimed my crumbling Gwalls.
              A                D        A*           D     D7*   G/   A     D     D7*
Now I know how Reno felt when he ran from the law.
Chorus
DOh, the well-known gun
D(Now they've found me) There goes the well-known gun
D(I said found me) There goes the well-known gun

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The story behind the song

"Ballad Of A Well Known Gun" is a song by Elton John, appearing on his album Tumbleweed Connection. It's a piece that fits within the world of an artist known for his piano-driven compositions and a distinctive voice. Playing this song, you might tap into the storytelling tradition that Elton John often explored, channeling the narrative of the "well known gun."

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Ballad Of A Well Known Gun

by Elton John

Lyrics & chords · Original key

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G/D

G/A

A/C#

Em7/A

D G/D D

Intro: | * * | |

D G

I pulled out my Stage Coach Times and I read the latest news.

A D G A7 D G G

I tapped my feet in dumb surprise and of course I saw they knew.

D G D G

The Pinkertons pulled out my bags and asked me for my name.

A D A D D7 A D D7

* * G/ *

I stuttered out my answer and hung my head in shame.

G/A D A7

Now they've found me. At last they've found me.

G D

It's hard to run from a starving family.

G/A D G D G G D

* * /

Now they've found me. Well I won't run.

D Bm A/C# G D

I'm tired of hearing "There goes a well-known gun".

D Em7/A D G

Now I've seen this chain gang - Lord, I say let me see my priest.

A D G A7 D G G

I couldn't have faced your desert sand-old burning brown-backed beast.

D G D G

The poor house they hit me for my kin and claimed my crumbling walls.

A D A D D7 A D D7

* * G/ *

Now I know how Reno felt when he ran from the law.

Chorus

Oh, the well-known gun

(Now they've found me) There goes the well-known gun

(I said found me) There goes the well-known gun

About Ballad Of A Well Known Gun Chords by Elton John

Learn how to play Ballad Of A Well Known Gun by Elton John with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Ballad Of A Well Known Gun chords”, “Ballad Of A Well Known Gun guitar chords”, or “Elton John Ballad Of A Well Known Gun 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 Ballad Of A Well Known Gun chords and for experienced players who want accurate Ballad Of A Well Known Gun lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, G/D, G, A, A7, D7.

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The chords for "Ballad Of A Well Known Gun" show the original chord names (including D, G/D, G, A, A7, D7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.