Key: E · BPM: 91 · Difficulty: Intermediate · Chords: E, E7, A, B7, E6
[Verse] E Well they took a little honey E E7 from a honey tree A They dressed it up and E they called at me N.C. Now everybody's trying to be my baby E Everybody's trying to be my baby A Everybody's trying to be my baby E Everybody's trying to be my baby B7 E Everybody's trying to be my baby, now [Verse] E E Well half past nine and half past four E Fifty women knocking on my door A And everybody's trying to be my baby E Everybody's trying to be my baby B7 E Everybody's trying to be my baby, now [Solo] E E A E B7 E [Verse] E E I went out last night, I didn't stay late E 'Fore I got home I had nineteen dates A And everybody's trying to be my baby E Everybody's trying to be my baby B7 E Everybody's trying to be my baby, now [Solo] E E A E B7 E [Verse] E E Me and my girl, sittin' in the shade E Talking about the money that she has made A And everybody's trying to be my baby E Everybody's trying to be my baby B7 Everybody's trying to be E my baby, now, get down [Outro] E Everybody's trying to be my baby E Everybody's trying to be my baby A Everybody's trying to be my baby E Everybody's trying to be my baby B7 Everybody's trying E E6 to be my baby, now
ℹ️ About This Song
On the 25th of November 2003, the track was released.

Track Info
- Song: Everybodys Trying To Be My Baby
- Artist: Johnny Cash
- Written by Carl Perkins
- Produced by Rick Rubin
- Album: Unearthed 2: Trouble in Mind
- Released Date: 25 November 2003
Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard(E A D G B E)
- Key: E
- Chords: E, E7, A, B7, E6
- BPM: 91
- Suggested Strumming:
- D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C= No Chord
| Guitar Chords | Ukulele Chords |
| E – 022100 E7 – 020100 A – x02220 B7 – x21202 E6 – 042100 | E – 1402 E7 – 1202 A – 2100 B7 – 3210 E6 – 1103 |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What key is Everybodys Trying To Be My Baby in?
Everybodys Trying To Be My Baby is in the key of E.
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What chords do I need for Everybodys Trying To Be My Baby?
You need E, E7, A, B7, E6 to play Everybodys Trying To Be My Baby by Johnny Cash.
Do I need a capo for Everybodys Trying To Be My Baby?
No capo is needed to play Everybodys Trying To Be My Baby by Johnny Cash.
How hard is Everybodys Trying To Be My Baby to play on guitar?
Everybodys Trying To Be My Baby by Johnny Cash is rated Intermediate. It includes some barre chords or slash chords.