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Roger Miller - You Can’t Roller Skate in a Buffalo Herd Chords

ChordsG, D, C, A7
Strumming↓↑-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑

Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.

  • Guitar G chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-0-0-0-3Guitar G chord diagram
  • Guitar D chord diagram Fingering: x-x-0-2-3-2Guitar D chord diagram
  • Guitar C chord diagram Fingering: x-3-2-0-1-0Guitar C chord diagram
  • Guitar A7 chord diagram Fingering: x-0-2-0-2-0Guitar A7 chord diagram


[G]You can’t roller skate in a buffalo herd
[D]You can’t roller skate in a buffalo herd
[G]You can’t roller skate in a buffalo herd
[D]But you can be happy if [G]you’ve a mind to


[G]You can’t take a shower in a parakeet cage
[D]You can’t take a shower in a parakeet cage
[G]You can’t take a shower in a parakeet cage
[D]But you can be happy if [G]you’ve a mind to


[C]All you have to do is [G]put your mind to it
[A7]Knuckle down buckle down [D]do it do it do it


[G]You can’t go swimming in a baseball pool
[D]You can’t go swimming in a baseball pool
[G]You can’t go swimming in a baseball pool
[D]But you can be happy if [G]you’ve a mind to


[G]You can’t change film with a kid on your back
[D]You can’t change film with a kid on your back
[G]You can’t change film with a kid on your back
[D]But you can be happy if [G]you’ve a mind to


[G]You can’t drive around with a tiger in your car
[D]You can’t drive around with a tiger in your car
[G]You can’t drive around with a tiger in your car
[D]But you can be happy if [G]you’ve a mind to


[C]All you have to do is [G]put your mind to it
[A7]Knuckle down buckle down [D]do it do it do it


[G]You can’t roller skate in a buffalo herd
[D]You can’t roller skate in a buffalo herd
[G]You can’t roller skate in a buffalo herd
[D]But you can be happy if [G]you’ve a mind to


[G]You can’t go fishing in a watermelon patch
[D]You can’t go fishing in a watermelon patch
[G]You can’t go fishing in a watermelon patch
[D]But you can be happy if [G]you’ve a mind to


[G]You can’t roller skate in a buffalo herd
[D]You can’t roller skate in a buffalo herd
[G]You can’t roller skate in a buffalo herd
[D]But you can be happy if [G]you’ve a mind to

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AlbumThe Return of Roger Miller
GenresCountry
Year1965
KeyC

How to play You Can't Roller Skate in a Buffalo Herd on Guitar (Step-by-step)

Roger Miller - You Can't Roller Skate in a Buffalo Herd 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.

You Can't Roller Skate in a Buffalo Herd uses these transitions most often: D → G (18), G → D (16), and A7 → D (2). 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 - D chord transition.

1. G → D chord transition

To move from G to D;

  1. Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
  2. Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to E string fret 2.
  3. Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on B string fret 3.
G to D

2. G → C chord transition

To move from G to C;

  1. Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 1.
  2. Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to D string fret 2.
  3. Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 3.
G to C

3. G → A7 chord transition

To move from G to A7;

  1. While playing G, lift your ring finger from E string fret 3.
  2. Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on D string fret 2.
  3. Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to B string fret 2.
G to A7

4. A7 → D chord transition

To move from A7 to D;

  1. Lift your index finger from D string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
  2. Slide your middle finger from B string fret 2 to E string fret 2.
  3. Place ring finger on B string fret 3.
A7 to D

A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in You Can't Roller Skate in a Buffalo Herd.

  • You Can't Roller Skate in a Buffalo Herd includes 42 chord transitions, 4 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0.01% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
  • You Can't Roller Skate in a Buffalo Herd contains 2 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
  • These transition patterns show how You Can't Roller Skate in a Buffalo Herd 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%