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Kate

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C
Well I saw you with another it made me lose my mind 
Shot you with my .38 and now I'm doing time
               F               C
And you put me here you put me here
G7
Well there's no need to doubt it there ain't no two ways about it
   C                        G7         C
As sure as your name's Kate you put me here
I've been trying to tell 'em that I didn't do no wrong
Only gave you what you've been deserving all along
               F               C
And you put me here you put me here
G7
Ain't no use denying you did it with your lying
   C                        G7         C
As sure as your name's Kate you put me here
Well the jury found me guilty they wouldn't hear my plea
I listened as that judge said murder in the first degree
               F               C
And you put me here you put me here
G7
Well there ain't no need to doubt it there ain't no two ways about it
   C                        G7         C
As sure as your name's Kate you put me here
Now the warden and the preacher they're letting me go slow
It won't be long until I'm gone just thirteen steps to go
               F               C
And you put me here you put me here
G7
There's just one way to figure your cheating pulled the trigger
   C                        G7         C
As sure as your name's Kate you put me here
G7
Well there ain't no need to doubt there ain't no two ways about it
   C                        G7         C
As sure as your name's Kate you put me here
Kate you just plain bad you know that

Kate chords and lyrics

Free chords for Kate by Johnny Cash. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

Shot you with my .38 and now I'm doing time
I've been trying to tell 'em that I didn't do no wrong
Only gave you what you've been deserving all along
Well the jury found me guilty they wouldn't hear my plea
I listened as that judge said murder in the first degree
Now the warden and the preacher they're letting me go slow
It won't be long until I'm gone just thirteen steps to go
Kate you just plain bad you know that

Kate Chords by Johnny Cash

Learn how to play Kate by Johnny Cash with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Kate chords”, “Kate guitar chords”, or “Johnny Cash Kate 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 Kate chords and for experienced players who want accurate Kate lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, F, G7.

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

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

Is "Kate" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Kate" 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 "Kate" in?

The chords for "Kate" show the original chord names (including C, F, G7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.