Cody Johnson Band - Dirt Cheap Chords

CAPO: 1st FRET
 
[Intro]
C    Cm    C
 
 
[Verse]
C
 They came in thinkin' top dollar
Em
  To that old cotton crop farmer
F
 They knocked on his screen door and he said
                 C
"Lord, what you need, boys?" And they said
 
  C
"You know all the others went and cashed out
Em
They got the subdivision all mapped out
F
 It'll sit right here on this land
                          C
And you can leave town a rich man"
               G                                             F
And he said, "Boys, whatever you're offerin', it won't be enough
 
 
[Chorus]
             C
'Cause I got a little girl that used to swing right there
Em
I still see her pink bow in her brown hair
 F
She's in the big city, but she still calls home
 
What's she gonna do if she comes back and we're gone?
 
 C
And over there, under that white oak tree
 Em
Beneath the cross is where my best buddy's buried
F
It lasted thirteen huntin' season runnin' strong
 
Keep your money 'cause a man can't leave his dog
 
Am                         G               F
And over there is where I got down on one knee
 
           F        G            C
You can't buy that kind of dirt cheap"
 
 
[Verse]
 C
One man smiled and he kinda looked away
           Em
The other said, "Before we go, I gotta know one thing
             F
Between the droughts and the floods through all the years
 
What in the world got you through?
 
How the hell'd you get here?" And he said
 
 
[Chorus]
  C
"That little girl that used to swing right there
Em
I still see her pink bow in her brown hair
 F
Runnin' up after one of them long days
 
A big smile makin' every litttle worry fade
 
 C
And over there, under that white oak tree
 Em
Beneath the cross where my best buddy's buried
F
All them huntin' seasons freezin' in a Jon boat
 
Me and him, double-barrel and a two-stroke
 
Am                              G                  F
And that woman that said 'yes' when I got down on one knee
                F        G            C
Yeah you can't buy that kind of dirt cheap"
 
 
[Break]
              Am
No, it ain't somethin' you fall into
      G
It's somethin' God gives you
F
 And you hold on to
 
 
[Chorus]
                C
Just like that little girl that used to swing right there
C Em
  Still see her pink bow in her brown hair
Em            F
She's in the big city now, but she still calls home
 
She's comin' back next week and, man, it's been too long
 
 C
And over there, under that white oak tree
 Em
Beside the cross where my best buddy's buried
 F
Lays a puppy posted up in the shade
 
That woman never could turn away a stray
 
Am                                 G                  F
I guess that's why she said 'yes' when I got down on one knee
        Am                                G                 F
Lord,  long as all this is here, why the hell would I ever leave?
                         G                 C
Yeah you can't buy that kind of dirt cheap"






How to play "Dirt Cheap" on guitar

[Chords]
- C: x32010
- Cm: x35543
- Em: 022000
- F: 133211
- Am: x02210
- G: 320003

[Intro]
- Chords: C, Cm, C.
- Strumming: To establish a steady, calming rhythm, start with downstrokes.
- Nuances: Pay close attention to the chord changes and let them all ring out.

[Verse 1.]
- Chords are C, Em, F, C.
- Strumming: Use downstrokes to achieve a reflecting and steady vibe.
- Nuances: Allow the chords to ring out, particularly on lines concluding with
"rich man" and "enough."
- Focus: Make the tale stand out by leaving space between chord changes.

[Chorus]
- Chords are C, Em, F, Am, G, F, G.
- Strumming: Use both down and up strokes to enhance dynamism.
Emphasize the downbeat.
- Nuances: Show the emotional depth of the chorus. Stronger strums should
be used for lines like "You can't buy that kind of dirt cheap."

[Verse 2.]
- Chords are C, Em, F, C.
- Strumming: Use downstrokes to establish a consistent rhythm, just like in Verse 1.
- Nuances: Concentrate on the narrative. For introspective lines, use softer strums,
while for forceful parts, use stronger strums.

[Chorus]: Follow the same pattern as in the first chorus.

[Break]
- Chords are Am, G, F.
- Strumming: Use downstrokes with a short break between changes.
- Nuances: Emphasize the lyrical reflection. Allow the chords to ring to convey
a sense of reflection.

[Chorus]
- Chords are C, Em, F, Am, G, F, G.
- Strumming: Use both down and up strokes to enhance dynamism.
Emphasize the downbeat.
- Nuances: Concentrate on the storyline. Let the chords reflect the
emotional highs and lows portrayed in the lyrics.

Common mistakes:
- Rushing through chord transitions. Concentrate on gradual, thoughtful modifications.
- Not altering strumming intensity, which is essential for expressing the song's emotion.
- Ignoring the poetic flow, which is essential in Cody Johnson's storytelling.

Song facts and artist info: "Dirt Cheap" explores themes of home, nostalgia,
and the importance of personal experiences. 
The song's lyrics explore the emotional connection to one's roots and the
reasons for remaining grounded. 
Cody Johnson, noted for his real country sound and heartfelt storytelling,
uses personal experiences to produce music that connects with his audience.