Memphis Jug Band - Stealin’ Stealin’ Chords
Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow. Using the Transpose tool, switch to A,E,D keys to play this song with easier chords.
Guitar G chord diagram
Guitar G7 chord diagram
Guitar C chord diagram
Guitar D7 chord diagram
[Opening]
[G]Stealin’, [G7]stealin’, pretty [C]mama don’t you tell on me
I’m [G]stealin’ back to my [D7]same old used to [G]be
[verse 2]
Now put your [G]arms around me like a circle ’round the sun
[C]I want you to love me mama like my easy rider done
[chorus]
If [G]you don’t believe I love you, look what a fool I’ve been
If [G]you don’t believe I’m sinking, look what a hole I’m in
[verse 3]
[G]Stealin’, [G7]stealin’, pretty [C]mama don’t you tell on me
I’m [G]stealin’ back to my [D7]same old used to [G]be
[verse 4]
I’m [G]Stealin’, [G7]stealin’, pretty [C]mama don’t you tell on me
I’m [G]stealin’ back to my [D7]same old used to [G]be
[verse 5]
The [G]woman I’m loving she’s just my height and size
She’s [C]a married woman, comes to see me some time
[chorus]
If [G]you don’t believe I love you, look what a fool I’ve been
If [G]you don’t believe I’m sinking, look what a hole I’m in
[verse 6]
I’m [G]stealin’, [G7]stealin’, pretty [C]mama don’t you tell on me
I’m [G]stealin’ back to my [D7]same old used to [G]be
[verse 7]
I’m [G]Stealin’, [G7]stealin’, pretty [C]mama don’t you tell on me
I’m [G]stealin’ back to my [D7]same old used to [G]be
[Closing]
[G]Stealin’, [G7]stealin’, pretty [C]mama don’t you tell on me
I’m [G]stealin’ back to my [D7]same old used to [G]be
How to play Stealin' Stealin' on Guitar (Step-by-step)
Memphis Jug Band - Stealin' Stealin' on guitar requires 4 chords and 4 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.
Stealin' Stealin' uses these transitions most often: C → G (8), D7 → G (6), and G → D7 (6). 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 - G7 chord transition.
1. G → G7 chord transition
To move from G to G7;
- Keep index finger on A string fret 2.
- Keep middle finger on E string fret 3.
- Slide your ring finger on E string from fret 3 to fret 1.
2. G7 → C chord transition
To move from G7 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 1 and place it on A string fret 3.
3. C → G chord transition
To move from C to G;
- Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 3.
4. G → D7 chord transition
To move from G to D7;
- 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 G string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger on E string from fret 3 to fret 2.
Stealin' Stealin' chord transition analysis
A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Stealin' Stealin'.
- Stealin' Stealin' includes 34 chord transitions, 4 of them unique.
- These transitions represent 0.01% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
- Stealin' Stealin' contains 1 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
- These transition patterns show how Stealin' Stealin' 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 → G7: 2%
After C, the most likely next chords across Chordier are G (35%), F (16%), and D (11%).- C → G: 35%