Key: A · Capo: 2nd fret · BPM: 144 · Difficulty: Beginner · Chords: Em7, G, Cadd9, Em
[Intro] N.C [Verse] Em7 You say you got some history G Your past ain't crystal clean Cadd9 Got some rips that are gonna need patching G Ain't just talking about those blue jeans G Cadd9 Rough around the edges ain't for everyone But the way I see it [Chorus] Em G The 501's look better with some mud on 'em Cadd9 G And those hands feel better with work on 'em Em7 Nah, I ain't afraid of a G little whiskey stain Cadd9 On your name going round this small small town Em7 G I don't mind a little static on the station Cadd9 G A little nitty gritty with a messy reputation Em7 Drives in 35's G Trouble in their eyes Cadd9 Something 'bout a guy G With some dirt on 'em (With some dirt on 'em, with some dirt) [Verse] Em7 Looks like that Silverado G Ain't seen silver in a month or two Cadd9 So, come on baby pass me that bottle G Cadd9 We can dust off that 90 proof G Cadd9 And go and get a little lost in them backwoods Yeah, that sounds good [Chorus] Em7 G 'Cause 501's look better with some mud on 'em Cadd9 G And those hands feel better with work on 'em Em7 Nah, I ain't afraid of a G little whiskey stain Cadd9 On your name going round this small small town Em7 G I don't mind a little static on the station Cadd9 G A little nitty gritty with a messy reputation Em Drives in 35's G Trouble in their eyes Cadd9 Something 'bout a guy With some dirt on 'em [Instrumental] Em G Cadd9 G (There's something bout a guy with some dirt on 'em) Em G Cadd9 Cadd9 G [Break] G You say you got some history Cadd9 Your past ain't crystal clean Well [Chorus] Em G 501's look better with some mud on 'em Cadd9 G And those hands feel better with some work on 'em Em7 Nah, I ain't afraid of a G little whiskey stain Cadd9 On your name going round this small small town Em G I don't mind a little static on the station Cadd9 G A little nitty gritty with a messy reputation Em Drives in 35's G Trouble in their eyes Cadd9 Something 'bout a guy G With some dirt on 'em [Outro] Em G Cadd9 G Em G Cadd9 (Yeah, something bout a guy with G some dirt on 'em)
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ℹ️ About This Song
On the 18th of November 2022, the track was released. The track was written by Ashley Cooke, Jessi Alexander & Alysa Vanderheym.
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Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard(E A D G B E)
- Key: A
- Capo: 2nd fret
- Chords: Em7, G, Cadd9, Em
- BPM: 144
- Suggested Strumming:
- D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C= No Chord
| Guitar Chords | Ukulele Chords |
| Em7 – 020000 G – 320003 Cadd9 – x32030 Em – 022000 | Em7 – 0202 G – 0232 Cadd9 – 0203 Em – 0402 |

Track Info
- Song: Dirt On Em
- Artist: Ashley Cooke
- Written by Ashley Cooke, Jessi Alexander & Alysa Vanderheym
- Produced by Jimmy Robbins
- Album: running back / dirt on ’em
- Released Date: 18 November 2022
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What key is Dirt On Em in?
Dirt On Em is in the key of A.
What chords do I need for Dirt On Em?
You need Em7, G, Cadd9, Em to play Dirt On Em by Ashley Cooke.
Do I need a capo for Dirt On Em?
Yes, place a capo on the 2nd fret to play Dirt On Em by Ashley Cooke.
How hard is Dirt On Em to play on guitar?
Dirt On Em by Ashley Cooke is rated Beginner. It uses simple open chords and is great for new players.