Is Free Chord Book really free?

Yes. Free Chord Book is 100% free with no sign-up required. Access 670,000+ guitar chords, tabs, and lyrics for every song you want to learn.

How do I transpose chords to a different key?

Open any song and use the transpose buttons to move every chord up or down by half-steps. Perfect for singers who need a different key or capo players.

Can I see chord diagrams while I play?

Yes. Tap any chord in a song to instantly see its interactive guitar chord diagram, including alternate fingerings and variations.

What's the difference between guitar chords and guitar tabs?

Chords show you which strings to strum together (great for rhythm playing and singing). Tabs (tablature) show you exact note-by-note fingerings, which is great for solos, riffs, and fingerpicking.

Does Free Chord Book work on mobile?

Yes. Free Chord Book is fully responsive and works on phones, tablets, and desktops. Use auto-scroll to play hands-free. There is also a free iPhone app (The Chord Book) and Android app (Free Chords).

Is there an iPhone or Android app?

Yes. Download The Chord Book on the Apple App Store and Free Chords on Google Play. Same 670,000+ songs, transpose, tuner, and auto-scroll — 100% free.

Can I print guitar chords?

Yes. Open any song and tap the Print button next to Save. You'll get a branded chord sheet with the Chord Book logo, ready for practice.

Is there a built-in guitar tuner?

Yes. Free Chord Book includes a free online guitar tuner that uses your microphone and YIN pitch detection for accurate tuning in standard and alternate tunings.

How many songs are available?

Over 670,000 songs with chords, tabs, and lyrics — covering every genre, from rock and pop to country, indie, folk, and Hebrew songs.

Is Free Chord Book a good alternative to Ultimate Guitar?

Yes. Free Chord Book is a fast, ad-free, 100% free alternative to Ultimate Guitar with interactive chord diagrams, instant transpose, auto-scroll, and a built-in tuner — no account required.

SavedFavorites

Chattanooga City Limit Sign

Chords

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Font15

KeyOriginal

Chords

Scroll

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

1/10

Tempo 80 BPMVol

Sound:

Position

Step 1 / 10Position: 1

1 index2 middle3 ring4 pinkyO openSpace = play/pause

[Intro]
   Fill
e|-----------------|
B|-----3---2---1---|
G|-----------------|
D|-----0-----------|
A|---------1---0---|
E|-----------------|
|     G|     G|     G| Fill |
|     G|     G|     G| G  
[Verse 1]
I was Gthumbin' a ride one Saturday mornin', outta CNashville totin' my sack
I lent my Dcar to a gal that lived in Chattanooga and she had never brought it backG  
She was Gdrinkin' pretty heavy when I let her have it, I hope she Cknows it was only a loan
There ain't no Dtellin' what I mighta told her back at the time, but that old car was also my Ghome
[Verse 2]
About Gfive miles out I was gettin' kinda tired, sweatin' Chard and feelin' kinda weak
I woke up Dwith no cigarettes and nothin' to drink and I hadn't had a bite to eatG  
My Gnerves was so quick I couldn't tell where I was shakin', then a Cset of brakes sang my song
Some Dfella stuck his head out a '57 Chevy and hollered: "Hey man, come onG"
[Verse 3]
I Gtold 'em I was headed down to Chattanooga, they said: "CHop in, we're goin' there too"
And the Dway they took off in a cloud of smoke, I still ain't believin' it was Gtrue
They had the Gwindows down and I was sittin' in the back, with my Ctongue still hung in my throat
He was Dhittin' just about a hundred and ten and he said: "Man, whatta you think of this Gboat?"
[Verse 4]
Well, there was Gtwo semi's a-strugglin' up ahead, one Ctryin' to pass the other
They had the Dwhole road blocked, so he passed 'em on the right and let me tell ya somethin' Gbrother
I was Gso nervous that my teeth was clickin', it wasn't Cno way my head could think
Then the Done that was sittin' on the passenger side turned and said: "Hey man, you want somethin' to Gdrink?"
[Verse 5]
I just Gshook my head 'cuz I couldn't talk, he says oCkay and then he said: "Cheers"
Them Dfools was drinkin' whiskey and wine and chasin' it down with Gbeer
Well, GI started sweatin' that old sticky sweat and I Cknow I was white as a sheet
Then Done turned the radio on wide open and said: "Hey man, check that Gbeat"
[Verse 6]
By the Gtime we reached the top of Monteagle, I thought I Cheard a rumblin' sound
And then I Dsaw a sign that said: "Fallin' rock" and right there I was floorboard Gbound
I was Grollin' and squirmin' on the ol' floorboard, too Cweak to sit or stand
And then the Ddriver said: "We're doin' a hundred and twenty, look here man, no Ghands"
[Verse 7]
I got Gup enough nerve to raise up and look, and by now Cthere couldn't be no surprise
But his Dhair was blowin' all over my face and dandruff blowed in both Geyes
He Gnever did drive on the right or left, he just Ckept on ridin' that line
I Drubbed my eyes and saw the prettiest thing, the Chattanooga city limit Gsign
[Verse 8]
He slowed Gdown and I said: "Mister please, I'd Clike to get off right here"
He said: "DAw, ride on into town with us, we're gonna go down 'n' pick up some more Gbeer"
I said Gplease once more and he stopped the car and then he Chanded me my sack
Said they'd Dlook for me on the road later on, case I wanted to catch a ride Gback
[Verse 9]
I got Gout and sat down by the side of the road, feelin' Csick and lookin' mighty pale
I don't reDmember anything much after that, but next mornin', I woke up in Gjail
I didn't Gknow anybody in my cell and didn't want to Cask why I was there
But they Dall kept grinnin' and turnin' their heads and it was more than my head could Gbear
Ending
So GI called the jailer and asked him to tell me why I Cwas there, if he'd be so kind
                                                                   DN.C.
He said: "For stoppin' the traffic, while I was huggin' and kissin' the Chattanooga city limit sign"
e|------------------|
B|------------------|
G|-------------0----| , G  
D|-------0h2p0------|
A|-0h1h2------------|
E|------------------|

All chords in this song (3)

🎸 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

Chattanooga City Limit Sign

by Johnny Cash

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

[Intro]

Fill

e|-----------------|

B|-----3---2---1---|

G|-----------------|

D|-----0-----------|

A|---------1---0---|

E|-----------------|

G G G

G G G G

| | | |

[Verse 1]

G C

I was thumbin' a ride one Saturday mornin', outta Nashville totin' my sack

D G

I lent my car to a gal that lived in Chattanooga and she had never brought it back

G C

She was drinkin' pretty heavy when I let her have it, I hope she knows it was only a loan

D G

There ain't no tellin' what I mighta told her back at the time, but that old car was also my home

[Verse 2]

G C

About five miles out I was gettin' kinda tired, sweatin' hard and feelin' kinda weak

D G

I woke up with no cigarettes and nothin' to drink and I hadn't had a bite to eat

G C

My nerves was so quick I couldn't tell where I was shakin', then a set of brakes sang my song

D G

Some fella stuck his head out a '57 Chevy and hollered: "Hey man, come on"

[Verse 3]

G C

I told 'em I was headed down to Chattanooga, they said: "Hop in, we're goin' there too"

D G

And the way they took off in a cloud of smoke, I still ain't believin' it was true

G C

They had the windows down and I was sittin' in the back, with my tongue still hung in my throat

D G

He was hittin' just about a hundred and ten and he said: "Man, whatta you think of this boat?"

[Verse 4]

G C

Well, there was two semi's a-strugglin' up ahead, one tryin' to pass the other

D G

They had the whole road blocked, so he passed 'em on the right and let me tell ya somethin' brother

G C

I was so nervous that my teeth was clickin', it wasn't no way my head could think

D G

Then the one that was sittin' on the passenger side turned and said: "Hey man, you want somethin' to drink?"

[Verse 5]

G C

I just shook my head 'cuz I couldn't talk, he says okay and then he said: "Cheers"

D G

Them fools was drinkin' whiskey and wine and chasin' it down with beer

G C

Well, I started sweatin' that old sticky sweat and I know I was white as a sheet

D G

Then one turned the radio on wide open and said: "Hey man, check that beat"

[Verse 6]

G C

By the time we reached the top of Monteagle, I thought I heard a rumblin' sound

D G

And then I saw a sign that said: "Fallin' rock" and right there I was floorboard bound

G C

I was rollin' and squirmin' on the ol' floorboard, too weak to sit or stand

D G

And then the driver said: "We're doin' a hundred and twenty, look here man, no hands"

[Verse 7]

G C

I got up enough nerve to raise up and look, and by now there couldn't be no surprise

D G

But his hair was blowin' all over my face and dandruff blowed in both eyes

G C

He never did drive on the right or left, he just kept on ridin' that line

D G

I rubbed my eyes and saw the prettiest thing, the Chattanooga city limit sign

[Verse 8]

G C

He slowed down and I said: "Mister please, I'd like to get off right here"

D G

He said: "Aw, ride on into town with us, we're gonna go down 'n' pick up some more beer"

G C

I said please once more and he stopped the car and then he handed me my sack

D G

Said they'd look for me on the road later on, case I wanted to catch a ride back

[Verse 9]

G C

I got out and sat down by the side of the road, feelin' sick and lookin' mighty pale

D G

I don't remember anything much after that, but next mornin', I woke up in jail

G C

I didn't know anybody in my cell and didn't want to ask why I was there

D G

But they all kept grinnin' and turnin' their heads and it was more than my head could bear

Ending

G C

So I called the jailer and asked him to tell me why I was there, if he'd be so kind

N.C.

He said: "For stoppin' the traffic, while I was huggin' and kissin' the Chattanooga city limit sign"

e|------------------|

B|------------------|

G|-------------0----| ,

D|-------0h2p0------|

A|-0h1h2------------|

E|------------------|

About Chattanooga City Limit Sign Chords by Johnny Cash

Learn how to play Chattanooga City Limit Sign by Johnny Cash with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Chattanooga City Limit Sign chords”, “Chattanooga City Limit Sign guitar chords”, or “Johnny Cash Chattanooga City Limit Sign 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 Chattanooga City Limit Sign chords and for experienced players who want accurate Chattanooga City Limit Sign lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include B, G, D, A, E, C.

FAQ — Chattanooga City Limit Sign by Johnny Cash

How do I play "Chattanooga City Limit Sign" by Johnny Cash on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Chattanooga City Limit Sign" by Johnny Cash 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 "Chattanooga City Limit Sign" by Johnny Cash free?

Yes. The chords for "Chattanooga City Limit Sign" by Johnny Cash are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Chattanooga City Limit Sign" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Chattanooga City Limit Sign"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Chattanooga City Limit Sign" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Chattanooga City Limit Sign" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Chattanooga City Limit Sign" by Johnny Cash with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Johnny Cash below.

What key is "Chattanooga City Limit Sign" in?

The chords for "Chattanooga City Limit Sign" show the original chord names (including B, G, D, A, E, C). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.