Johnny Cash - Arkansas Lovin' Man: Guitar Chords
Learn to play "Arkansas Lovin' Man" on your guitar with our chord guide. 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.
For easier playing, use our Simplify Chords feature to remove difficult chords like barre.
G# Some men were born in poverty some were born with wealth I was born a lovin' man and I just can't help myself C# The women have all made over this old boy ever since I was born G# That's why these old Arkansas travelin' shoes are so well worn D# I've made quite a name for myself the girls know who I am G# C# I'm a natural actual real D# G# authentical Arkansas lovin' man G# Yes I am Now in every little town that I've been in the story is the same The girls all keep on a hangin' around playin' them lovin' games But sometimes I wish them women folks would leave this old boy alone I've thought about catchin' that next Greyhound back to my Arkansas home But there ain't no use in kiddin' myself I like the way I am I'm a natural actual real authentical Arkansas lovin' man Now you look here woman that look in your eyes says maybe you love me so But if you turn loose of my coatail I'll get my bedroll and go 'Cause I ain't nowhere near the kind of a fella that'll settle down I've got a natural talent for lovin' and I'm gonna spred it around If I ever come back your way again remember who I am I'm a natural actual real authentical Arkansas lovin' man I'm a natural actual real authentical Arkansas lovin' man yes I am You can simplify chords by removing barre | TransposeReset Font SizeReset Guitar Chord DiagramsC#  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 "Arkansas Lovin' Man" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Arkansas Lovin' Man" by Johnny Cash.