I play this with a capo on the 3rd position. Chord names refer to the open chord shapes.
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame lists this song as one of the 500 most influential
songs of rock and roll.
I'm goin' to Kansas City, Kansas City here I come,
I'm goin' to Kansas City, Kansas City, here I come.
They got some pretty little women there,
And I'm gonna get me one.
I'm gonna be standin' on the corner, Twelfth Street and Vine.
I'm gonna be standin' on the corner, Twelfth Street and Vine.
With my Kansas City baby,
And a bottle of Kansas City wine.
Well I might take a train, I might take a plane, but if I have to walk
I'm going just the same, I'm going to Kansas City
Kansas City here I come
They got some crazy little women there and I'm gonna get me one.
solo
If I stay with that woman I know I'm going to die
Have to find a friendly baby that's the reason why
I'm goin' to Kansas City, Kansas City, here I come.
They got some crazy little women there,
And I'm gonna get me some.