Intro
| C | C | Am | Am |
VerseCAm
Ev'ry man, has a flaming star
CFA flaming star, over his shoulder
CAm
And when a man, sees his flaming star
FC
He knows his time, his time has come
ChorusCAm
Flaming star, don't shine on me, flaming star
CAm
Flaming star, keep behind of me, flaming star
Dm
There's a lot of livin' I gotta do
Dm
Give me time to make a few dreams come true
Am
Flaming star (flaming star)
VerseCAm
When I ride, I feel that flaming star
CF
That flaming star, over my shoulder
CAm
And so I ride, in front of that flaming star
FC
Never lookin' around, never lookin' around
ChorusCAm
Flaming star, don't shine on me, flaming star
CAm
Flaming star, keep behind of me, flaming star
Dm
There's a lot of livin' I gotta do
Dm
Give me time to make a few dreams come true
Am
Flaming star (flaming star)
VerseCAm
One fine day, I'll see that flaming star
CF
That flaming star, over my shoulder
CAm
And when I see, that old flaming star
FC
I'll know my time, my time has come
ChorusCAm
Flaming star, don't shine on me, flaming star
CAm
Flaming star, keep behind of me, flaming star
Dm
There's a lot of livin' I gotta do
Dm
Give me time to make a few dreams come true
Am
Flaming star (flaming star)
(repeat Am and fade)
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2. Wonderful World - Elvis Presley
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Written by: Guy Fletcher/Doug Flett
From the movie "Live A Litte, Love A Little" (1958)
Time signature: 3/4
Capo: 3rd fret
Play: A
Key: C
For chords in original key transpose +3.
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CHORDS
E-A-D-G-B-e
A7/9 x-0-2-0-0-0
D/Gb 2-x-0-2-3-x
Dmaj7 x-x-0-2-2-2
D6 x-x-0-2-0-2
G/B x-2-0-0-0-3
Aadd9 x-0-2-4-2-x
Aadd9/G 3-x-2-4-2-x
Bm/A x-0-4-4-3-2
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IntroA7/9
e|3-----2-----|0-----------|3-----2-----|0-----------|
B|0-----------|--------0-3-|0-----------|------------|
G|------2-----|0-----2-----|------2-----|0-----------|
D|------------|------------|------------|------------|
A|0-----0-----|0-----------|0-----0-----|0-----------|
E|------------|------------|------------|------------|
InterludeDDmaj7D6DDmaj7D6
e|2-----2-----|2-----------|2-----2-----|2-----------|
B|3-----2-----|0-----------|3-----2-----|0-----------|
G|2-----2-----|2-----------|2-----2-----|2-----------|
D|0-----0-----|0-----------|0-----0-----|0-----------|
A|------------|------0-2-4-|------------|------------|
E|------------|------------|------------|------------|
[Coda]
DDmaj7Em [ A ] DDmaj7Em [ A ]
e|2-----2-----|0-----------|2-----2-----|0-----------|
B|3-----2-----|0-----------|3-----2-----|0-----------|
G|2-----2-----|0-----------|2-----2-----|0-----------|
D|0-----0-----|2-----------|0-----0-----|2-----------|
A|------------|2-----0-2-4-|------------|2-----0-2-4-|
E|------------|0-----------|------------|0-----------|
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Intro
| A7/9 | % | % | % | % | % | % | % |
VerseAGD/GbEm
This is a wonderful day
ADDmaj7D6
It's as bright as a day's ever been
DEmADDmaj7D7
There is a big yellow sun looking down on a wonderful scene
BridgeGGm
Up in the blue sky birds fly
DDmaj7D7
And sing our cares away
GGm
And out of each throat each note
EA
Greets a wonderful day
VerseAGD/GbEm
There is the sound of a symphony
ADDmaj7D6
Carried along on the breeze
DEmADDmaj7D7
Even the flowers are swaying in time with the leaves on the trees
ChorusGG/BAadd9Aadd9/G
Heaven is found right here on the earth
GbmBmBmBm/AG
It surrounds us in the wonderful things all around
EmA [ D ]
In this wonderful, wonderful, wonderful, wonderful world
Interlude
| D | Dmaj7 | D6 | % |
| D | Dmaj7 | D6 | % |
VerseAGD/GbEm
This is a wonderful day
ADDmaj7D6
It's as bright as a day's ever been
DEmADDmaj7D7
And there's a big yellow sun looking down on a wonderful scene
ChorusGG/BAadd9Aadd9/G
Heaven is found right here on the earth
GbmBmBmBm/AG
It surrounds us in the wonderful things all around
EmA [ D ]
In this wonderful, wonderful, wonderful, wonderful world
OutroDDmaj7Em [ A ] DDmaj7Em [ A ] D
Wonderful world, 'n this wonderful world
DDmaj7Em [ A ] DDmaj7Em [ A ]
Wonderful world, wonderful world
(repeat and fade)
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3. Night Life – Elvis Presley
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Written by: Bill Giant/Bernie Baum/Florence Kaye
Previously released on: “Viva Las Vegas” (EP, 1964)
Key change after first Verse from F to Gb
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Basic riff (Verse)
FF7BbGbGb7B
1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +
e|----------------| |----------------|
B|----4---3-3-----| |----5---4-4-----|
G|----2---3-3-----| |----3---4-4-----|
D|----x---3-3-----| |----x---4-4-----|
A|3---3---1-1-----| |4---4---2-2-----|
E|1---------------| |2---------------|
Or
FBbGbB
1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +
e|----------------| |----------------|
B|--------3-3-----| |--------4-4-----|
G|--------3-3-----| |--------4-4-----|
D|3---3---3-3-----| |4---4---4-4-----|
A|3---3---1-1-----| |4---4---2-2-----|
E|1---1-----------| |2---2-----------|
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Intro
| FF7Bb | FF7Bb |
| FF7Bb | FF7Bb |
Verse 1FBbFBb
Oh, the neons are a gleamin' and the gamblers are a dreamin'
FBbFBb
Oh, it's night life, yeah night life
FBbFBb
The chips are a spillin' and it's time to make a killin'
C
Oh, it's night life, yeah night life
F
Oh, the pockets are a-burnin' and the money flies
Bb
If dice roll a-turnin' and you'll hit snakes’ eyes
FBbC
You can't be a quitter when you're caught up in the glitter
FBbFBb
Of that night life, night life
Verse 2GbBGbB
There're long legged women who will take you for a trimmin'
GbBGbB
Yes, it's night life, oh, night life.
GbBGbB
Their lips taste like honey but they're out to spend your money
Db
Yes, it's night life, oh, yeah
Gb7
Just roll that seven and you'll hear them shriek
B
When seven come eleven it's a lucky streak
GbBDb
You can't beat the drama, the excitement and the glamour
GbBGbB
Of the night life, I said that night life
Verse 3
| GbB | % | % | % |
(solo)
| GbB | % | Db | % |
(solo)
Gb
So, place your bet, come on make your play
B
Though you may regret it at the break of day
GbBDb
I said you can't be a quitter when you're caught up in the glitter
GbBGbB
Of night life, that night life
OutroGbBGbB
Yeah, that night life, oh, night life
GbBGbB
Night life, yes, yes, night life
(repeat and fade)
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4. All I Needed Was The Rain – Elvis Presley
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Written by: Sid Wayne/Ben Weisman
Recorded in 1967, featured in the movie “Stay Away Joe” (1968)
Tuning: Standard / Drop-D
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Basic Riff (Standard Tuning)
DG7
1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +
e|----------------|------------------| |----------------|------------------|
B|----------------|------------------| |----------------|------------------|
G|----------------|------------------| |----------------|------------------|
D(0)--------------|------------------| |----------0-2-0-|3-2-0-----0-3p2-0-|
A|----------0-2-0-|3-2-0-----0-3p2-0-| |------2---------|-----/2-----------|
E|------2---------|-----/2-----------| |3---------------|------------------|
Basic Riff (Drop-D Tuning), sounds great with the low DDG7
1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +
e|----------------|------------------| |----------------|------------------|
B|----------------|------------------| |----------------|------------------|
G|----------------|------------------| |----------------|------------------|
D|----------------|------------------| |----------0-2-0-|3-2-0-----0-3p2-0-|
A|----------0-2-0-|3-2-0-----0-3p2-0-| |------2---------|-----/2-----------|
D|0-----4---------|-----/4-----------| |5---------------|------------------|
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CHORDS
Drop-D Standard
D-A-D-G-B-e E-A-D-G-B-e
D 0-0-0-2-3-2 x-x-0-2-3-2
G7 5-x-3-4-3-x 3-x-0-0-0-1 or 3-5-3-4-3-3
Abdim7 6-5-6-4-x-x 4-x-3-4-3-x
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Intro
| D | % | % | % |
(Riff) (Riff)
Verse 1D | D | % |
Hello misfortune, how's my old friend "Mr. Misery"?
G7 | G7 | % |
I've been away so long I bet you think you saw the last of me
DD
Got no bed, to rest my head
G7Abdim7
No doors or walls or window pane
DG7 | D | % |
Now all I needed was the rain, rain, rain, rain, rain
Verse 2D | D | % |
Met a little honey at the "Buzzin' Bumble Bee Cafe", yes I did
G7 | G7 | % |
One drink and all my money and that honey bee had flown away
DD
I'm 'bout as low, as I can go
G7Abdim7
I don't really mean to complain
DG7 | D | % |
Now all I needed was the rain, rain, rain, rain, rain
Outro
| D | % |
All I needed was this rain
| D | % |
All I needed was the rain, hm, hm
| D | % | % | % |
(Riff) (Riff)
(repeat and fade)
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5. Too Much Monkey Business – Elvis Presley
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Written by: Chuck Berry
Recorded during a warm-up at the sessions for Stay Away, Joe (1968)
Tuning: Standard
The key of Elvis’ version is F#, which is due to the open tuning that is
used by guitarist Jerry Reed. In standard tuning, I’d suggest playing in E
and using a capo to match the key of the original.
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Capo: 2nd fret
Play: E
Key: Gb
For chords in original key transpose +2.
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CHORDS
E-A-D-G-B-e
E 0-2-2-1-0-0
A7 x-0-2-0-2-0
B7 x-2-1-2-0-2
B5 x-2-4-x-x-x
E5 x-7-9-x-x-x
STRUCTURE of the song parts
Verse 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
| E | % | % | EB5 | E5 |
(break)
Chorus
| A7 | % | E | % |
| B7 | A7 | E | B7 |
The B5-E5 break that links Verse and Chorus is played by sliding the
B5 power chord up until you arrive at the 7th fret for the E5.
Alternatively, you can play B5: x-2-4-x-x-x and then E5 x-x-2-4-x-x
without the slide.
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Intro
| E | % |
| E | % | % | % |
Verse 1E
Salesman talking to me, tried to run me up a creek
EB5E5
Says you can buy it, go on try it, you can pay me next week, oh-oh
(break)
ChorusA7E
Too much monkey business, too much monkey business
B7A7E | B7 |
Too much monkey business for me to be involved in, uh-uh-huh
Verse 2E
Blonde haired, good looking trying to get me hooked
EB5E5
Wants me to marry, settle down and get a home and write a book, oh-oh
(break)
ChorusA7E
Too much monkey business, too much monkey business
B7A7E | B7 |
Too much monkey business for me to be involved in, ah-ha-huh
Verse 3E
Pay phone, something wrong, dime gone
EB5E5
Well, me ought to sue the operator for tellin' me a tale, oh-oh
(break)
ChorusA7E
Too much monkey business, too much monkey business
B7A7E | B7 |
Too much monkey business for me to be involved in, ah-ha-huh
[Solo]
| E | % | % | % |
| A7 | % | E | % |
| B7 | A7 | E | B7 |
Verse 4E
Been to Vietnam, been a-fighting in the war
EB5E5
Army bar, army chow, army clothes, army car, oh-oh
(break)
ChorusA7E
Too much monkey business, too much monkey business
B7A7E | B7 |
Too much monkey business for me to be involved in, ah-ha-huh
Verse 5]
E
Working in the filling station, too many tasks
EB5E5
“Wipe the window, check the tires, check the oil, a dollar gas!”, oh-oh
(break)
ChorusA7E
Too much monkey business, too much monkey business
B7A7E | B7 |
Too much monkey business for me to be involved in, ah-ha-huh
Verse 6]
E
Blonde haired, good looking trying to get me hooked
EB5E5
Want me to marry, settle down and get a home and and write a book, oh-oh
(break)
ChorusA7E
Too much monkey business, too much monkey business
B7A7E | B7 |
Too much monkey business for me to be involved in, ah-ha-huh
OutroE [ E ]
Too much monkey business, ah-ha-huh
E [ E ]
Too much monkey business, ah-ha-huh
(repeat and fade)
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6. Yellow Rose of Texas/The Eyes of Texas – Elvis Presley
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Written by: Traditional/Fred Wise/Randy Starr (Yellow Rose of Texas)
Traditional/John Sinclair (The Eyes of Texas)
From the soundtrack of the movie “Viva Las Vegas” (1964)
Playing tip for guitarists: transpose -1 and use a capo 1st fret to match
the key of Elvis’ recording.
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Intro
| N.C. | % | % | % |
(marching drum)
| N.C. | % | G | % |
(+ drum) (+ banjo)
Verse 1G
Oh, the yellow rose of Texas is the only girl I love
D
Her eyes are even bluer than Texas skies above
G
Her heart's as big as Texas and wherever I may go
CGGDG
I'll remember her forever because I love her so
Verse 2CG
There are so many roses that bloom along the way
AD
But my heart's in Amarillo and that's where it will stay
G
With the yellow rose of Texas so I'd better get there fast
CGGD | GEb |
'Cause I know I was her first love and I want to be her last
Verse 3Ab
Oh, the yellow rose of Texas is the only girl I love
Eb
Her eyes are even bluer than Texas skies above
Ab
Her heart's as big as Texas and wherever I may go
DbAbAbEbAb
I'll remember her forever because I love her so
Instrumental
| Ab | % | DbAb | AbEbAb |
ChorusAbDbAb
The eyes of Texas are upon you, all the live long day
AbBbEb
The eyes of Texas are upon you, you cannot get away, hey
EbAbAb7DbC
Do not think you can escape them at night or early in the morn
DbAbAbEbAb
The eyes of Texas are upon you till Gabriel blows his horn
ChorusAbDbAb
The eyes of Texas are upon you, all the live long day
AbBbEb
The eyes of Texas are upon you, you cannot get away, hey, hey
Eb7AbDbC
Do not think you can escape them at night or early in the morn
DbAbAbEbAb
The eyes of Texas are upon you till Gabriel blows his horn
ChorusAbDbAb
The eyes of Texas are upon you, all the live long day
AbBbEb
The eyes of Texas are upon you, you cannot get away
Eb7AbDbC
Do not think you can escape them at night or early in the morn
DbAbAbEbAb
The eyes of Texas are upon you till Gabriel blows his horn
(fade out and repeat)
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7. She’s a Machine – Elvis Presley
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Written by: Fred Wise/Ben Weisman
Recorded for the movie "Easy Come, Easy Go" (1967) but not used.
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Intro
1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +
e|5---------------|
B|4---------------|
G|5---------------|
D|3-------1---2---|
A|----3-----------|
E|----------------|
Well she's a ...
CHORDS
E-A-D-G-B-e
F7 x-x-3-5-4-5 (Intro chord)
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Verse 1F7F
Well she's a ...earth quakin', hip shakin'
(break)
FF
Soul breakin', love makin' machine - hey, hey
F
She's a mad stalkin', smooth talkin'
FC
Slow walkin' cat, you know what I mean - hey, hey
BridgeF
She'll wrap those arms around you like a grizzly bear
BbG
She'll kiss you every fifteen minutes and lets you up for air
C
Cause she's a earth quakin', hip shakin'
BbF
Soul breakin', love makin', machine - all right
Interlude
| C | Bb | F | % |
VerseF
Well she's a wild movin', smooth groovin'
FF
Clock tickin', love makin' machine - hey, hey
F
She's a real breezin', rough squeezin'
FC
Hell teasin' cat, you know what I mean - hey, hey
BridgeF
She'll leer and make you like it, sweet as she can be
BbG
She'll make you blow your mind before you count to one-two-three
C
Cause she's a earth quakin', hip shakin'
BbF
Soul breakin', love makin', machine - hey, hey
[Coda]
C
Well, she's a earth quakin', hip shakin'
BbF
Soul breakin', love makin', machine - hey, hey
C
Well, she's a earth quakin', hip shakin'
BbFF
Soul breakin', love makin', machine - hey, hey, hey
(stop)
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8. Do The Vega – Elvis Presley
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Written by: Bill Giant/Bernie Baum/Florence Kaye
Recorded for the movie “Viva Las Vegas” (1963) but not used in the film
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Basic Riff
Standard tuning Drop DDGAGA/EDGAGA/E
1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +
e|----------------|----------------| e|----------------|----------------|
B|----------------|----------------| B|----------------|----------------|
G|----------4-----|--6-------------| G|----------------|----------------|
D|----4-7-5-----7-|--------7-5-----| D|----------------|----------------|
A|5---------------|------------7---| A|------0---2---0-|--4---0---------|
E|----------------|----------------| D|0---4---5-------|--------5---2---|
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CHORDS
E-A-D-G-B-e
A/E x-x-2-2-x-x
C/G x-x-x-0-1-x
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Intro
| DG | AGA/E | DG | AGA/E |
| DG | AGA/E | DG | AGA/E |
ChorusDGAGA/EDGAGA/E
Do the Vega, take a chance and do the Vega
DGAGA/E
If you dance it, you'll have fun
GA
The fever gets ya and then I'll bet ya
DGA
You'll shake like the son of a gun
(break)
VerseDGAGA/E
First you make the right connection
DGAGA/E
Choose the one who’s your selection
DGAGA/E
Though you risk your reputation
GA
You'll increase your circulation
ChorusDGAGA/EDGAGA/E
Do the Vega, take a chance and do the Vega
DGAGA/E
If you dance it, you'll have fun
GA
The fever gets ya and then I'll bet ya
DGA
You'll shake like the son of a gun
(break)
VerseDGAGA/E
Roll and keep your shoulders busy
DGAGA/E
Like a wheel spin 'til you're dizzy
DGAGA/E
Kick your heels when you've a notion
GA
Shake and shimmy that's the motion
ChorusDGAGA/EDGAGA/E
Do the Vega, take a chance and do the Vega
DGAGA/E
If you dance it, you'll have fun
GA
The fever gets ya and then I'll bet ya
DGA
You'll shake like the son of a gun
(break)
ChorusFBbCBbC/GFBbCBbC/G
Do the Vega, take a chance and do the Vega
FBbCBbC/G
If you dance it, you'll have fun
BbC
The fever gets ya and then I'll bet ya
FBbCBbC/G
Shake like the son of a gun
Instrumental
| FBb | CBbC/G | FBb | CBbC/G |
| Bb | A |
ChorusDGAGA/EDGAGA/E
Do the Vega, take a chance and do the Vega
DGAGA/E
If you dance it, you'll have fun
GA
The fever gets ya and then I'll bet ya
DGA
You'll shake like the son of a gun
(break)
[Coda]
DGA
Shake like the son of a gun
(break)
DGA
Shake like the son of a gun
(break)
DGD
Shake like the son of a gun
(Ending)
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9. Tiger Man – Elvis Presley
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Written by: Al Lewis, Lewis Burns, Joe Hill Louis
Live recording from: "Singer Presents...Elvis" (1968)
(commonly referred to as the "'68 Comeback Special")
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[Lick] basic tab
E
1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +
e|---b3-----0-----|---b3-----0-----|
B|----------0-----|----------0-----|
G|---1------1-----|----2-----2-----|
D|2---------------|2---------------|
A|2-----------2---|2-------2-------|
E|0-----------0---|0-------0-------|
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CHORDS
E-A-D-G-B-e
A7 x-0-2-0-2-0
E 0-2-2-1-0-0
B7 x-2-4-2-4-2
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VerseA7
Well, I’m the king of the jungle
E
They call me Tiger Man (LICK)
A7
I’m the king of the jungle
E
They call me Tiger Man (LICK)
B7
If you cross my path
A7E
You take your own life in your hands (LICK)
VerseA7
Well, I get up on a mountain
E7
And I call my black cat back (LICK)
A7
Yeah, I get up on a mountain
E7
And I call my black cat back (LICK)
B7
My black cat comes runnin'
A7E
And the hound dogs they stay way back
E
Way back, way back, way back
Instrumental
| A7 | % | E | % |
| A7 | % | E | % |
| B7 | A7 | E | % |
VerseA7
Well, I’m the king of the jungle
E
They call me Tiger Man (LICK)
A7
I’m the king of the jungle
E
They call me Tiger Man (LICK)
B7
If you cross my path
A7E
You take your own life in your hands (LICK)
VerseA7
Well, I get up on a mountain
E7
And I call my black cat back (LICK)
A7
Well, I get up on a mountain
E7
And I call my black cat back (LICK)
B7
My black cat comes runnin'
A7E
And the hound dogs they stay way back
E
Way back, way back, way back
Instrumental
| A7 | % | E | % |
| A7 | % | E | % |
| B7 | A7 | E | % |
VerseA7
Well, I get up on a mountain
E7
And I call my black cat back (LICK)
A7
Well, I get up on a mountain
E7
And I call my black cat back (LICK)
B7
My black cat comes runnin'
A7E
And the hound dogs they stay way back
EE
Way back, way back, way back ...
This arrangement for the song is the author's own work and represents their interpretation of the song. You may only use this for private study, scholarship, or research.