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Michigan City Howdy Do

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[Verse]
D
Well Johnson Van Dyke Grigsby was paroled in '89 
G                                               D
He never walked on a carpet never tasted dinner wine 
A                               G
His old eyes were slowly fadin' as he walked out of the gate 
 D                                                     A  D
And he breathed the first free air he'd breathed since 19-0-8 
[Chorus]
G
Howdy do Michigan City you're sure pretty sight 
D
But I know there's bigger cities and more excitin' nights 
G
But I think your girls're pretty and I love your children too 
D
Michigan City Indiana howdy do Michigan City Indiana howdy do 
A                D
Michigan City Indiana howdy do 
[Verse]
D
Filled with the joy of freedom he didn't know that he was old 
G                                                         D
Cause time don't really matter when it's bubblin' in your soul 
A                                         G
Well I don't think he was bitter cause he sure had a smile 
D                                        A                     D
And down the streets of Michigan City he walked his first free miles 
[Chorus]
G
Howdy do Michigan City you're sure pretty sight 
D
But I know there's bigger cities and more excitin' nights 
G
But I think your girls're pretty and I love your children too 
D
Michigan City Indiana howdy do Michigan City Indiana howdy do 
A                D
Michigan City Indiana howdy do

Michigan City Howdy Do chords and lyrics

Free chords for Michigan City Howdy Do by Johnny Cash. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

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Michigan City Howdy Do Chords by Johnny Cash

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

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Is "Michigan City Howdy Do" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Michigan City Howdy Do" 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 "Michigan City Howdy Do" in?

The chords for "Michigan City Howdy Do" show the original chord names (including D, G, A). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.