Fred Eaglesmith - I Shot Your Dog Chords
Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.
Guitar G chord diagram
Guitar C chord diagram
Guitar D chord diagram
[Opening]
Well hello [G]neighbor, I’ve been meaning to [C]talk to you
I been putting it [G]off, it’s something I [D]gotta do
I been living with a [G]secret, been keeping me a[C]wake
There’s just [G]something I [D]gotta [G]say
[chorus]
I shot your [C]dog, he was on my [G]property
I thought he was a [D]coyote on the [G]run
I been missing some [C]chickens
So I pulled the [G]trigger
I feel so [D]bad ’bout what I [G]done
[verse 2]
You don’t have to say [G]nothin’
I can tell how you [C]feel
I’d feel the [G]same if it was [D]me
I’m awfully [G]sorry, If I could make it [C]up to you
in any [G]way tell me [D]what to [G]do
[chorus]
I shot your [C]dog, he was on my [G]property
I thought he was a [D]coyote on the [G]run
I been missing some [C]chickens
So I pulled the [G]trigger
I feel so [D]bad ’bout what I [G]done
[Closing]
Gotta an old coon [C]hound If it’ll make you feel [G]better
She’s comin’ in next [D]week you get the pick of the [G]litter
[chorus]
I shot your [C]dog, he was on my [G]property
I thought he was a [D]coyote on the [G]run
I been missing some [C]chickens
So I pulled the [G]trigger
I feel so [D]bad ’bout what I [G]done
I feel so [D]bad ’bout what I [G]done
How to play I Shot Your Dog on Guitar (Step-by-step)
Fred Eaglesmith - I Shot Your Dog on guitar requires 3 chords and 2 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.
I Shot Your Dog uses these transitions most often: D → G (12), G → D (12), and C → G (11). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with G - C chord transition.
1. G → C chord transition
To move from G to C;
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to D string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 3.
2. G → D chord transition
To move from G to D;
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to E string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on B string fret 3.
I Shot Your Dog chord transition analysis
A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in I Shot Your Dog.
- I Shot Your Dog includes 46 chord transitions, 2 of them unique.
- These transitions represent 0.01% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
- I Shot Your Dog contains 2 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
- These transition patterns show how I Shot Your Dog connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.After G, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (25%), D (24%), and Am (13%).
- G → C: 25%
- G → D: 24%
After D, the most likely next chords across Chordier are G (29%), A (17%), and Em (17%).- D → G: 29%