Learn to play "Broke Down Engine" on your guitar with our detailed chord guide and lyrics. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.
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D Feel like a broke down engine ain't got no drivin' wheel G A# D Feel like a broke down engine ain't got no drivin' wheel D A# A D You all been down and lonesome, you know just how a poor man feels. Been shooting craps and gambling, momma, and I done got broke Been shooting craps and gambling, momma, and I done got broke I done pawned my pistol baby, my best clothes been sold. D Lordy, Lord, Lordy, Lordy, Lord, Lordy, Lordy, Lordy Lordy Lord. I went down in my praying ground, fell on my bended knees Went down to my praying ground, fell on my bended knees I ain't cryin' for no religion, Lord, give me back my good gal please. If you give me back my baby, I won't worry you no more Give me back my baby, I won't worry you no more Don't have to put her in my house, Lordy, just lead her to my door. Lordy, Lord, Lordy, Lordy, Lord, Lordy, Lordy, Lordy Lordy Lord. Can't you hear me baby, rappin' on your door ? Can't you hear me baby, rappin' on your door ? Now you hear me tappin', tappin' across your floor. Feel like a broke down engine, ain't got no drive at all Feel like a broke down engine, ain't got no drive at all What made me love my woman, she can really do the Georgia Crawl. Feel like a broke down engine, ain't got no whistle or bell Feel like a broke down engine, ain't got no whistle or bell If you're a real hot momma, come and grab away Daddy's weeping spell. You can simplify chords by removing barre | TransposeReset Font SizeReset Guitar Chord DiagramsA A# D G Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably. |
If you are also interested in learning how to play "Broke Down Engine" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Broke Down Engine" by Bob Dylan.