Swingin' Doors Chords

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Swingin' Doors by Merle Haggard is a beginner-friendly guitar song played in the key of G. It uses the chords G, C, D and D7. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.

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  			Intro 
(G)  (C)  (G) D7 (G) 
 
(G)This old smoke filled bar is something I'm not (C)used to, 
But I gave (G)up my home to see you (D)satisfied.(D7) 
And I just (G)called to let you know where I'll be (C)living. 
It's not (G)much, but I feel (D7)welcome here (G)inside. 
 
(G)And I've got swinging doors, a jukebox and a (C)bar stool. 
And my new (G)home has a flashing neon (D)sign.(D7) 
(G)Stop by and see me anytime (C)you want to. 
Cause I'm (G)always here at (D7)home till closing (G)time. 
 
(G)  (C)  (G) (D7) (G) 
 
(G)I've got everything I need to drive me (C)crazy. 
And I've got (G)everything it takes to lose my (D)mind.(D7) 
And in (G)here the atmosphere's just right for (C)heartaches. 
And thanks to (G)you I'm always (D7)here till closing (G)time. 
 
(G)And I've got swinging doors, a jukebox and a (C)bar stool. 
And my new (G)home has a flashing neon (D)sign.(D7) 
(G)Stop by and see me anytime (C)you want to. 
Cause I'm (G)always here at (D7)home till closing (G)time. 
 
(G)I'm always here at (D7)home till closing (G)time.  
 

    	

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