Nutbush City Limits chords
by Ike & Tina TurnerSong Key: A Major
Time Signature: 4/4
Tempo: 156 bpm
Guitar Tuning: E A D G B e
Skill Level: Beginner
Chords: A, A6, A7, C, G
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Nutbush City Limits
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A A6 A A6 A7 A6 A A6
Intro: 4/4 ‖ | ‖ X3
C G
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A A6 A A6 A7 A6 A A6
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A A6 A A6 A7 A6 A A6
1. A Church house gin house | |
A A6 A A6 A7 A6 A A6
A school house out–house | (On)|
A A6 A A6 A7 A6 A A6
On high-way num-ber nine-teen | |
A A6 A A6 A7 A6 A A6
The people keep the ci-ty clean | (They call it)|
C G
They call it Nut-bush Oh Nut-bush
A A6 A A6 A7 A6 A A6
They call it Nut-bush Ci-ty Lim-its | |
A A6 A A6 A7 A6 A A6
| | (Twen-ty)|
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Please Note: Continue this pattern of play
using the A, A6, A7 chords over the A Chord.
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A
2. Twenty five was the speed limit Motor cycle not allowed in it
You go to the store on Friday's You go to Church on Sun-day
C G
They call it Nut-bush (little ol' town) Oh Nut-bush
A
They call it Nut-bush Ci-ty Lim-its
A
3. You go to the fields on weekdays And have a pic-nic on labor day
You go to town on Saturday But go to church ev’ry Sunday
C G
They call it Nut-bush Oh Nut-bush
A
They call it Nut-bush Ci-ty Lim-its
A A6 A A6 A7 A6 A A6 A A6 A A6 A7 A6 A A6
Instr: ‖ | | | ‖ x2
C G
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A A6 A A6 A7 A6 A A6 A A6 A A6 A7 A6 A A6
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A
4. No whis-ky for sale You get caught no avail
Salt pork and mollases Is all you get in jail
C G
They call it Nut-bush Oh Nut-bush
A
They call it Nut-bush Ci-ty Nut-bush Ci-ty Lim-its
A
5. Lit-tle 'ol town in Tennessee That's called...
A quiet little old community
A one-horse town You have to watch
What you're put-tin' down
In old Nut-bush They call it Nut-bush... Arrangement Details:
- Key Signature: A Major – 3 sharps (F#, C#, G#)
- Time Signature: 4/4 — Four quarter-note beats per measure
- Tempo: Fast rock
- Metronome: ♩ = 156
- Voice Range: F4 - G5
- Chord Types in This Arrangement:
- Major chords: A, C, G
- Dominant 7th chords: A7
- 6th chords: A6
- If you are playing guitar with distortion, you may want to play the major chords (C, G) as barre chords, or power chords (C5, G5)... see charts.
- Strumming Pattern:
This display of chords over 2 bars is a standard rock style of playing using down strokes:
↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ | A A6 A A6 | A7 A6 A A6 |
Down strokes only: Creates a driving, steady rock feel.
Chord movement: Alternating between A, A6, and A7 adds color while keeping the rhythm tight.
Two‑bar loop: Repeat this pattern to build the groove — it’s the backbone of countless rock songs.
Beginner tip: Focus on keeping the strumming hand relaxed and consistent; the chord changes are simple but the rhythm must stay solid.
Song Details:
- Songwriter: Tina Turner
- Lyrics Begin: A church house, gin house, a schoolhouse, outhouse on Highway Number Nineteen,
- Genre: Funk rock, Country rock, R&B
- Featured Artist: Tina Turner
- Single:
Released: August 1973
B-side: Help Him - Album: Nutbush City Limits
Recorded: June – September 1973
Released: November 1973 - Producer: Ike Turner - Tina's musical partner and husband. This was the last hit single they produced together
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