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Good Dog Dave Stamey

The original "Good Dog" is a gentle, country-flavored folk song by Dave Stamey, well-suited for acoustic guitar. Its straightforward chord structure and relaxed tempo make it accessible for beginners.

Chords and Progression

The song uses the chords D, G, A, and Bm.
D, G, and A are open chords, ideal for beginners. Bm is a barre chord, but you can use a simplified version (Bm7: x20202) if the full barre is too challenging.

Strumming Pattern

Try a simple down-down-up-up-down-up (D-D-U-U-D-U) strumming pattern.
This keeps the rhythm flowing and supports the song’s country feel. You can also use steady downstrokes for verses if you prefer more simplicity.

Chord Transitions

Practice moving between D, G, and A smoothly, as these are frequent.
Going from D to Bm may be tricky; practice this change slowly. If needed, substitute Bm7 for Bm until you’re comfortable.

Techniques and Tips

Let chords ring out, especially during the intro and outro.
Focus on consistent strumming and timing over speed. Listen to the song to match its relaxed, warm mood. Sing along if you can; it helps internalize transitions.

With practice, "Good Dog" becomes a rewarding song to play and sing. Enjoy making it your own!

D

G

A

Bm

Intro

D D D D

Verse 1

I got aD good dog.G Follows meA everywhereD that I go.

AD friendly dog,G glad to knowA everybodyD that I know.

TheG truck's his favoriteA place, withD wind in hisBm face.

G Makes his big heartA race, cause he's aD good dog.

Verse 2

And he's aD happy dog.G Thumps his tailA every time ID come in sight.

Not aD yappy dog.G Barks a littleA he don't hardlyD ever bite.

G He don't work noA cows,D never did learnBm how.

But IG take him along anyA how, cause he's aD good dog.

Chorus

G Gettin' a littleA grey around theD muzzle.

ButG then again,A so amD I.

G When I'm blue andA life has got meD puzzledBm .

HeG puts his chin on my knee and he looks me in theA eye.

Verse 3

He's aD my dog.G Right there anyA time ID need him.

AD mighty fine dog.G Always ready forA me to get up andD feed him.

HeG helps me with theA chores, then heD lays there on theBm floor.

Case IG want him for somethingA more, cause he's aD good dog.

Chorus

G Gettin' a littleA grey around theD muzzle.

ButG then again,A so amD I.

G When I'm blue andA life has got meD puzzledBm .

HeG puts his chin on my knee and he looks me in theA eye.

Verse 4

I got aD good dog.G Follows meA everywhereD that I go.

AD friendly dog,G glad to knowA everybodyD that I know.

TheG truck's his favoriteA place, with theD wind in hisBm face.

G Makes his big heartA race, cause he's aD good dog.

Outro

G He don't chase noA sticks, he don'tD know manyBm tricks.

But he'llG give you manyA licks, cause he's aD good dog.