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Move It On Over by Hank Williams Ukulele Chords

by Per Kjeller
written by Per Kjeller
Move It On Over Ukulele Chords - Hank Williams

Move It On Over Ukulele Chords – Hank Williams. This song uses the chords: E, A, B. You can change the key for free, as needed.

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Move It On Over Ukulele Chords – Hank Williams

INTRO:

B E

VERSE 1:

Came Ein last night at half past tenThat baby of mine wouldn’t let me inSo Amove it on over (move it on over)EMove it on over (move it on over)Move Bover little dog ’cause the big dog’s movin’ Ein
VERSE 2:
She’s Echanged the lock on our front doorMy door key don’t fit no moreSo Aget it on over (move it on over)EScoot it on over ( move it on over)Move Bover skinny dog ’cause the fat dog’s movin’ Ein
VERSE 3:
This Edog house here is mighty smallBut it’s better than no house at allSo Aease it on over (move it on over)EDrag it on over (a move it on over)Move Bover old dog ’cause the new dog’s movin’ Ein
SOLO:
E A E B E
VERSE 4:
She Etold me not to play aroundBut I done let the deal go downSo Apack it on over (move it on over)ETote it on over (a move it on over)Move Bover nice dog ’cause the mad dog’s movin’ Ein
VERSE 5:
She Ewarned me once, she warned me twiceBut I don’t take no one’s adviceSo Ascratch it on over ( move it on over)EShake it on over ( move it on over)Move Bover short dog ’cause a tall dog’s movin’ Ein
SOLO 2:
E A E B E
VERSE 5:
She’ll Ecrawl back to me on her kneesI’ll be busy scratching fleasSo Aslide it on over (move it on over)ESneak it on over ( move it on over)Move Bover good dog ’cause a mad dog’s movin’ Ein
VERSE 6:
ReEmember pup, before you whineThat side’s yours and this side’s mineSo Ashove it on over ( move it on over)ESweep it on over ( move it on over)Move Bover cold dog ’cause a hot dog’s movin’ EinE6
Move It On Over Ukulele Chords - Hank Williams
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“Move It On Over” History:

🧾 Basic facts

  • Artist: Hank Williams
  • Released: 1947
  • Recorded: April 21, 1947 in Nashville
  • Genre: Country / honky-tonk with strong blues elements
  • Label: MGM Records

📖 Song meaning & story

“Move It On Over” is built around a simple but relatable (and humorous) idea:

👉 A man comes home late… and gets locked out by his wife.
👉 His punishment? Sleeping in the doghouse.

The lyrics play with that idea using clever wordplay—comparing himself to a dog being told to “move it on over.” It’s funny on the surface, but it reflects real-life relationship tensions that many listeners recognized.

That ability—to turn everyday struggles into songs—was one of Hank Williams’ greatest gifts.

🎼 Musical importance

This is where the song becomes really special.

  • It’s built on a 12-bar blues structure, unusual for country at the time
  • It uses a driving rhythm that feels closer to early rock than traditional country
  • Many historians consider it one of the earliest rock-and-roll recordings

In fact, it strongly resembles later hits like:

  • Rock Around the Clock by Bill Haley & His Comets

So in a way, Hank Williams helped kick open the door to rock & roll—years before it exploded.

📈 Success and impact

  • Reached #4 on Billboard’s country chart
  • Became Hank Williams’ first major hit
  • Helped land him a spot on the Louisiana Hayride, launching his career

This song was the moment he went from struggling artist to rising star.

🎤 Notable covers

“Move It On Over” has had a long life beyond the original:

  • George Thorogood – big blues-rock hit in the late ’70s
  • Travis Tritt (with Thorogood) – later country chart version
  • Hank Williams Jr. – carried on the family legacy

Each version leans more toward rock, showing how adaptable the song is.

🎯 Why it still matters

“Move It On Over” stands at a crossroads of American music:

  • Country storytelling
  • Blues structure
  • Early rock energy

It’s one of those rare songs that feels simple—but quietly changed the direction of popular music.

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