Now playing

Mexican Dogs

Chords

3.74 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

Using barre chords throughout  play only bottom 2 or 3 strings (muted) when it 
sounds right (most of the song). listen to strumming pattern for various parts:
G= 355433
A= 577655
Bb= 688766
 C= 8,10,10,9,8,8 (for chorus does not need to be barre)
F= 133211 or 8,8,10,10,10,8
intro: G,G,A  
verse 1:
GBack door, exit door
Now I wanna be your Adog
Take winding uBbp
verse 2: same
Hot tide, rattling up
Second bottle of French, you roll
You roll with us
pre-chorus:
GOh wherBbe I Gwalk nBbow. GWherBbe I wGalk Bbnow
WheAn I CtalAk nowC. WAhen CI taAlk nCow
(back to verse strumming pattern)
GOh where I walk now. Where I walk now
AWhen I talk. WBbhen I talk
chorus:
CFlash lights go out
Stars will light the wFay
CLike mexican dogs
Nobody gave us nameFs
Thats about it really, a few little quicker chord changes later on when there's 
no singing. But same chords.

All chords in this song (5)

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

Mexican Dogs

by Cold War Kids

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Using barre chords throughout play only bottom 2 or 3 strings (muted) when it

sounds right (most of the song). listen to strumming pattern for various parts:

= 355433

= 577655

= 688766

= 8,10,10,9,8,8 (for chorus does not need to be barre)

= 133211 or 8,8,10,10,10,8

G G A

intro: ,,

verse 1:

Back door, exit door

Now I wanna be your dog

Take winding up

verse 2: same

Hot tide, rattling up

Second bottle of French, you roll

You roll with us

pre-chorus:

G Bb G Bb G Bb G Bb

Oh where I walk now. Where I walk now

A C A C A C A C

When I talk now. When I talk now

(back to verse strumming pattern)

Oh where I walk now. Where I walk now

A Bb

When I talk. When I talk

chorus:

Flash lights go out

Stars will light the way

Like mexican dogs

Nobody gave us names

Thats about it really, a few little quicker chord changes later on when there's

no singing. But same chords.

About Mexican Dogs Chords by Cold War Kids

Learn how to play Mexican Dogs by Cold War Kids with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Mexican Dogs chords”, “Mexican Dogs guitar chords”, or “Cold War Kids Mexican Dogs 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 Mexican Dogs chords and for experienced players who want accurate Mexican Dogs lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, A, Bb, C, F.

FAQ — Mexican Dogs by Cold War Kids

How do I play "Mexican Dogs" by Cold War Kids on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Mexican Dogs" by Cold War Kids on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "Mexican Dogs" by Cold War Kids free?

Yes. The chords for "Mexican Dogs" by Cold War Kids are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Mexican Dogs" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Mexican Dogs" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Mexican Dogs"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Mexican Dogs" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Mexican Dogs" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Mexican Dogs" by Cold War Kids with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Cold War Kids below.

What key is "Mexican Dogs" in?

The chords for "Mexican Dogs" show the original chord names (including G, A, Bb, C, F). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.