Elvis Presley - I'm A Roustabout: Guitar Chords

Learn to play "I'm A Roustabout" 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.

Learn I'm A Roustabout Guitar Chords and Lyrics by Elvis Presley

This section will guide you through each part of the song, providing the guitar chords placed directly above the lyrics for easy playing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, these elements will help you perform "I'm A Roustabout" smoothly on your guitar.

For easier playing, use our Simplify Chords feature to remove difficult chords like barre.

D#
Build it up, knock it down
D#
Hold it square, roll it around
Throw it in the air, stick it in the ground
G#               A#
But it's too bad,
I can't get mad
D#
Cause I'm a roustabout

D#
Tie it loose, make it tight
D#
If it's wrong, do it right
Makes me kinda feel like I wanna fight

Chorus:
G#               A#
But it's too bad,
I can't get mad
D#
Cause I'm a roustabout

G#                          D#
Orders all day and half the night,
from the boss
F                            A#
That guys cousin don't wanna see
one minute lost

Stack it up, in the rig
Better still, bring it here
Wanna take it out stick it in his ear

Chorus

A handyman is all I am around this place
Every time I turn around he's
right up in my face

Bring it in, drag it out
When I'm slow, boy he shouts
Gettin aweful tired runnin' in and out

Chorus


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Guitar Chord Diagrams

A#

Guitar chord A#

D#

Guitar chord D#

F

Guitar chord F

G#

Guitar chord 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 "I'm A Roustabout" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "I'm A Roustabout" by Elvis Presley.

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