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Johnny B. Goode Chords

Here are the chords for “Johnny B. Goode” by Chuck Berry — in the key of A (A, D and E). It's an easy, beginner-friendly arrangement using common open chords. Use the interactive player to transpose to your vocal range, add a capo, and autoscroll hands-free while you strum.

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Chords for Johnny B. Goode

Key: ABPM: 90Difficulty: EasyPop
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 Deep Adown in Louisiana, close to New Orleans,
 Way Aback up in the woods among the evergreens,
 There Dstood a log cabin made of earth and wood
 Where Alived a country boy named Johnny B. Goode
 Who Enever ever learned to read or write so well,
 But he could Aplay the guitar just like a ringin' a bell.
 Go! AGo! Go, Johnny, go! Go!
 Go, Johnny, Dgo! Go!
 Go, Johnny, Ago! Go!
 Go, Johnny, Ago! Go!
EJohnny B. Goode
 He used to Acarry his guitar in a gunny sack,
 Go sit beAneath the tree by the railroad track.
 Old engiDneers would see him sittin' in the shade,
AStrummin' with the rhythm that the drivers made.
 When Epeople passed him by they would stop and say,
 'oh, my but that Alittle country boy could play'
 Go! AGo! Go, Johnny, go! Go!
 Go, Johnny, Dgo! Go!
 Go, Johnny, Ago! Go!
 Go, Johnny, Ago! Go!
EJohnny B. Goode
 Go! AGo! Go, Johnny, go! Go!
 Go, Johnny, Dgo! Go!
 Go, Johnny, Ago! Go!
 Go, Johnny, Ago! Go!
EJohnny B. Goode
 His Amother told him, 'someday you will be a man,
AYou will be the leader of a big ol' band.
 Many Dpeople comin' from miles around
 Will Ahear you play your music when the sun go down.
 Maybe Esomeday your name'll be in lights,
 Sayin' A'Johnny B. Goode tonight''
 Go! AGo! Go, Johnny, go! Go!
 Go, Johnny, Dgo! Go!
 Go, Johnny, Ago! Go!
 Go, Johnny, Ago! Go!
EJohnny B. Goode

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About Johnny B. Goode

“Johnny B. Goode” by Chuck Berry is a well-known pop song that sits comfortably on acoustic guitar. This arrangement uses 3 chords — A, D and E — with the progression centred on A, D and E. Because it sticks to common open shapes, it's a great choice for beginners and campfire sing-alongs. Hover or tap any chord above to see its fingering, change the key with the transpose buttons, or set a capo to match the original recording.

Johnny B. Goode — FAQ

What key is “Johnny B. Goode” in?

“Johnny B. Goode” by Chuck Berry is in the key of A. You can transpose it to any other key using the player.

What chords do I need to play “Johnny B. Goode”?

“Johnny B. Goode” uses 3 chords: A, D and E.

Is “Johnny B. Goode” easy to play on guitar?

Yes — “Johnny B. Goode” is rated easy and uses common open chords, so beginners can pick it up quickly.

Who sings “Johnny B. Goode”?

“Johnny B. Goode” is performed by Chuck Berry.

Is there a play-along video for “Johnny B. Goode”?

Yes — a YouTube video is embedded on this page so you can play along at full tempo.

What genre is “Johnny B. Goode”?

“Johnny B. Goode” is categorised as Pop.