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Kip Moore – Southpaw Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression and Tab

ChordsAAsus4DDsus4F#mE

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This is the chords of Southpaw by Kip Moore on Piano, Ukulele, Guitar and Keyboard.

[Intro]
A A A A
A Asus4 A
A Asus4 A

[Verse 1]
A               Asus4           A
I shoulda been a cowboy
Asus4                     A
Livin’ in the black hills
Asus4                               A
Livin’ on the outside of the law
Asus4                               A
Yeah, crazier than Wild Bill
D           Dsus4           D
Ridin’ my quarter horse
Dsus4                     D
Kickin’ in saloon doors
A           Asus4           Asus4           A
Drinkin’ double shots of whiskey , yeah
F#m                     D                     A
Wearing my single action piece
F#m           D                     E
For all the honest world to see

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[Chorus]
A
I shoulda been an outlaw

Ready for a quickdraw

Everybody call me the gunslingin’ Southpaw
D
Ain’t no time for runnin’. ‘Cause ya never see me comin’
A
I could be dangerous, I could be famous. Have my name, babe, in all the papers
D
Sayin’ I’m wanted by the law and every woman
E                                     A
Yeah, they’d call me the Southpaw
A Asus4 A x2
D Dsus4 D x2

[Verse 2]
A             Asus4             A
I’d be stealin’ me some kisses
A                  Asus4             A
From every little barmaid
Asus4                         A
Ridin’ every westbound rail
Asus4                                     A
Out on bail, say to hell with the James Gang
D             Dsus4             D
Livin’ underneath the stars
Dsus4                         D
Never give away my heart
A     Asus4     A     Asus4     A
Just ride away smiling, yeah
F#m                         D                         A
Well, they’d never take this boy alive
F#m                                     D                         E
‘Cause don’t ya know that legends never die? (Hey!)

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[Chorus]
A
I shoulda been an outlaw
Ready for a quickdraw
Everybody call me the gunslingin’ Southpaw
D
Ain’t no time for runnin’
‘Cause ya never see me comin’
A
I could be dangerous, I could be famous
Have my name, babe, in all the papers
D
Sayin’ I’m wanted by the law and every woman
E                                     A
Yeah, they’d call me the Southpaw

[Bridge]
F#m                         E                         A
Well, they’d never take this boy alive
F#m                                   E                         D
‘Cause don’t ya know that legends never die
D A D

[Chorus]
A
I shoulda been an outlaw
Ready for a quickdraw
Everybody call me the gunslingin’ Southpaw
D
Ain’t no time for runnin’
E
‘Cause ya never see me comin’
A
I could be dangerous, I could be famous
Have my name, babe, in all the papers
D
Sayin’ I’m wanted by the law and every woman
E                                     A
Yeah, they’d call me the Southpaw
D
They’d call me the Southpaw

[Outro]
A
I could be dangerous, I could be famous
D                                                 A
Have my name, babe, in all the papers, yeah

How to play Southpaw: key, chords and progression

Southpaw by Kip Moore is built around A major (three sharps: F♯, C♯, G♯), with 6 chords in all: A, Asus4, D, Dsus4, F#m and E.

Most of the song cycles through D – E – A – D (IV – V – I – IV in A major). In solfa, that is fah – soh – doh – fah. Get these 4 changes smooth and the rest comes quickly.

Beginner-friendly: on guitar almost every chord is an open shape, which makes this a good song to learn early on.

Chord diagrams

A chord on guitar (x02220)
AA C♯ E
Asus4 chord on guitar (x02230)
Asus4A D E
D chord on guitar (xx0232)
DD F♯ A
Dsus4 chord on guitar (xx0233)
Dsus4D G A
F#m chord on guitar (244222)
F♯mF♯ A C♯
E chord on guitar (022100)
EE G♯ B

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Southpaw chords: questions

What key is Southpaw in?

Southpaw by Kip Moore is centred on A major (three sharps: F♯, C♯, G♯).

What chords are in Southpaw?

Southpaw uses 6 chords: A, Asus4, D, Dsus4, F#m, E.

What is the chord progression of Southpaw?

The main progression is D – E – A – D (IV – V – I – IV).

Is Southpaw easy to play on guitar?

Yes. Almost every chord is an open chord, so it suits beginners.

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