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Tombstone Shadow

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G C G
, , 
G
Tombstone Shadow, stretching across my path.
          C                           G
Tombstone Shadow, stretching across my path.
     D                        C
Ev'rytime I get some good news, ooh
                   G
There's a shadow on my back.
G
Saw the gypsy man, 'way down in San Berdoo.
        C                                G
Said, I saw the gypsy man, 'way down in San Berdoo.
     D                   C
Five dollars on the table, ooh
                     G
Keep me 'way from my tomb. Oh! Oh!
G G C G D C G
G
Said I got thirteen months of bad luck,
Bound to be some pain.
Don't you do no trav'ling,
Fly in no machines.
          C                         G
Tombstone Shadow, stretching across my path.
     D                        C
Ev'rytime I get some good news, ooh
                    G
There's a shadow on my back.
G G C G D C G
G
The man gave me a luck charm, Cost five dollars more,
       C                                        G
Said, "Put some on your pillow, and put some on your door."
          D                   C
He said, "Take a long vacation, ooh
                    G
For thirteen months or more." Oh, Lord!
G
Tombstone Shadow, stretching across my path.
          C                           G
Tombstone Shadow, stretching across my path.
     D                        C
Ev'rytime I get some good news, ooh
                   G
There's a shadow on my back.
Oh, oh, Lord!
GGC          GDCG
   [Oh Lord]    
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Tombstone Shadow chords and lyrics

Free chords for Tombstone Shadow by Creedence Clearwater Revival. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

G, C, G
G G C G D C G
Bound to be some pain.
Don't you do no trav'ling,
Fly in no machines.
G G C G D C G
Oh, oh, Lord!
G G C [Oh Lord] G D C G
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Tombstone Shadow Chords by Creedence Clearwater Revival

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

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Many players learn "Tombstone Shadow" by Creedence Clearwater Revival with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Creedence Clearwater Revival below.

What key is "Tombstone Shadow" in?

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