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Shantytown

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SHANTYTOWN
G                   D
I live down in Shantytown
                         G
Where chicken's twenty cents a pound
                          D
And if you live on such solid ground
 D                         G
Whatcha doin' down in Shantytown?
G                   D                 G
Well, I'm back on your side of the tracks
       D                           G7
Have come back for me to take you back?
          C                           G
Back to your high society to your cocktails and your teas
 D                                                           G
I'll look up but don't look down 'cause we got pride in Shantytown
    G              D
I live down in Shantytown
                         G
Where chicken's twenty cents a pound
                          D
And if you live on such solid ground
 D                         G
Whatcha doin' down in Shantytown?
G                            D                 G
Behind the walls of your shackled heart beats pure
           D                    G7
While the rich have a love to endure
               C                          G
Well, is the gold in your crown turning black?
             D                                                G
Is there something here in Shantytown that keeps you coming back?
    G                D
I live down in Shantytown
                         G
Where chicken's twenty cents a pound
                          D
And if you live on such solid ground
                         G
Whatcha doin' down in Shantytown?
 D                        G
Whatcha doin' down in Shantytow

Shantytown chords and lyrics

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

SHANTYTOWN

Shantytown Chords by Johnny Cash

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

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Can I transpose "Shantytown" to a different key?

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

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

Is "Shantytown" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Shantytown" 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 "Shantytown" in?

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