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Blue Yodel No 9

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hi i made this because there arent many good chords for this out there,  a few are with 
capo on 2, but if you dont have a capo then its really easy to still play , and very 
;)from 2 great legends, hope ya enjoy playin
YG#AY IM STANDING ON THE CORNER
I DIDNT MEAN NO HARM
C#WHEN THE POLICE CAME BY
D#HE TOOK ME RIGHT BY THE AG#RM
G#AND IT WAS DOWN IM MEMPHIS
THE CORNER OF BIEL AND MAINE
C#HE SAID HEY THERE BIG BOY
YD#OU BETTER TELL ME YOUR NG#AME
(AND ALL I COULD SAY WAS)
G#YODEL EYEEEE D#ETC....G#  
I G#SAID 'WELL YOU'D FIND MY NAME RIGHT ON THE TAIL OF MY SHIRT
C#COZ IM A TENNESSE HUSTLER
D#AND I AINT ABOUT TO WAIT I SG#AID
G#NOW LISTEN ALL YOU ROUNDERS
YG#OU BETTER LEAVE MY GAL ALONE
OC#R I WILL TAKE MY SPECIAL
AD#ND RUN ALL YOU ROUNDERS HG#OME
C#AND THEN I SG#AID'
G#YODEL EYEEEE YOD#DEL EYYYE G#ETC....
INSTRUMENTAL;    G#     C#    D#  G#  
G#WELL MY GOOD GAL, ALL EVERYBODY KNOWS, EVERYBODY KNOWS YOU ARE
C#SHE PAID A HUNDRED CASH DOLLARS
D#FOR ME A BRAND NEW SUIT OF CLG#OTHES
G#SHE COME INTO THE JOINT WITH A 44' GUN AND HE SHED
AND SAID NOW SC#TAND ASIDE THERE IM LOOKD#ING FOR MY MAG#N
(I SEE HER IN THE BACK ,AND I STOOD UP THERE AND I SAID)
G#YODELEE ETC....D#  G#  

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The story behind the song

Johnny Cash was known for his deep, calm voice and a musical style often characterized by train-like rhythms. His music frequently explored themes of sorrow, moral struggle, and redemption, reflecting a rebellious spirit coupled with a humble demeanor. He rose to fame in the mid-1950s rockabilly scene and was famous for his all-black stage wardrobe. Playing "Blue Yodel No. 9" can tap into the raw, authentic sound that defined much of his career.

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Blue Yodel No 9

by Johnny Cash

Lyrics & chords · Original key · Capo on fret 2 (as written in this song)

Chords in this song · guitar

hi i made this because there arent many good chords for this out there, a few are with

capo on 2, but if you dont have a capo then its really easy to still play , and very

;)from 2 great legends, hope ya enjoy playin

YAY IM STANDING ON THE CORNER

I DIDNT MEAN NO HARM

WHEN THE POLICE CAME BY

D# G#

HE TOOK ME RIGHT BY THE ARM

AND IT WAS DOWN IM MEMPHIS

THE CORNER OF BIEL AND MAINE

HE SAID HEY THERE BIG BOY

D# G#

YOU BETTER TELL ME YOUR NAME

(AND ALL I COULD SAY WAS)

G# D# G#

YODEL EYEEEE ETC....

I SAID 'WELL YOU'D FIND MY NAME RIGHT ON THE TAIL OF MY SHIRT

COZ IM A TENNESSE HUSTLER

D# G#

AND I AINT ABOUT TO WAIT I SAID

NOW LISTEN ALL YOU ROUNDERS

YOU BETTER LEAVE MY GAL ALONE

OR I WILL TAKE MY SPECIAL

D# G#

AND RUN ALL YOU ROUNDERS HOME

C# G#

AND THEN I SAID'

G# D# G#

YODEL EYEEEE YODEL EYYYE ETC....

G# C# D# G#

INSTRUMENTAL;

WELL MY GOOD GAL, ALL EVERYBODY KNOWS, EVERYBODY KNOWS YOU ARE

SHE PAID A HUNDRED CASH DOLLARS

D# G#

FOR ME A BRAND NEW SUIT OF CLOTHES

SHE COME INTO THE JOINT WITH A 44' GUN AND HE SHED

C# D# G#

AND SAID NOW STAND ASIDE THERE IM LOOKING FOR MY MAN

(I SEE HER IN THE BACK ,AND I STOOD UP THERE AND I SAID)

G# D# G#

YODELEE ETC....

About Blue Yodel No 9 Chords by Johnny Cash

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