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Footprints

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"Footprints" (capo: 5th. fret)
           Em7Em9AmE  Bm7
____Intro: ------/---
           B7 Em7D  A
           ---------
____Verse: 1
                    Em7Em9
                    ---
 It's beautiful outside
                       AmE
                       /------
 An old hand gathers wood________
        Bm7
 Can he see me sitting here?
     Em7     D          A
 His mind is somewhere else
____Verse: 2
     Em7      Bm7  Em7Em9
                   ---
 His friend have flown away
                        AmE
                        /------
 He's left out in the cold________
    Bm7
 He won't sit by my fire
            Em7      D       A
 He says he likes it in the snow
       Em7        Bm7    G
 Where footprints never go
    A        Em7    A
 He likes it in the snow
____Verse: 3
      Em7               Em9
 It's getting dark outside
                        AmE
                        /------
 The old hand's going home________
        Bm7
 Has he someone waiting there?
       Em7    D       A
 Is he living on his own?
       Em7        Bm7    G
 Where footprints never go
    A        Em7    A
 He likes it in the snow
____Chorus: 1
G      A        Bm
 White blanket, hiding the traces
    Em7               Bm
 Of tears she didn't see
 G         A       Bm
 Oh, white blanket covers the memory
    Em7               Bm   Em7                Bm
 Of all that used to be,____all that used to be
____Coda: 
         F#          Bm
 But his heart keeps aching
        Em7      A
 In the same old way
    F#         Bm
 He can't help feeling that
     Em7     A        Em7Em9AmE  Bm7B7 Em D  A
                      ------/---------------
 She might come back someday
____Verse: 4
                    Em7Em9
                    ---
 It's beautiful outside
                      AmE
                      /------
 A magpie looks for food________
     Bm7
 The old hand throws a crumb
        Em7        D       A
 Do you think he's found a friend?
       Em7        Bm7    G
 Where footprints never go
    A        Em7    A
 He likes it in the snow
____Chorus: 2
G      A        Bm
 White blanket, hiding the traces
    Em7              Bm
 Of paths he didn't take
 G        A       Bm
 Oh white blanket covers the memory
    Em7              Bm
 Of moves he didn't make
____Chorus: 1 (w/ changes)
 G        A        Bm
 Oh white blanket, hiding the traces
    Em7              Bm
 Of tears he didn't see
 G          A              Bm
 Snow white blanket simply covers the memory
    Em7               Bm
 Of all that used to be
____Coda:
         F#          Bm
 But his heart keeps aching
        Em7      A
 In the same old way
    F#         Bm
 He can't help feeling that
     Em7     A        Em7Em9AmE  Bm7B7 Em7D  A
                      ------/---------------
 She might come back someday

Footprints chords and lyrics

Free chords for Footprints by Paul McCartney. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

"Footprints" (capo: 5th. fret)
____Intro: Em7---Em9---Am/E---Bm7
           B7---Em7---D---A
____Verse: 1
____Verse: 2
____Verse: 3
____Chorus: 1
____Coda: 
____Verse: 4
____Chorus: 2
____Chorus: 1 (w/ changes)
____Coda:

Footprints Chords by Paul McCartney

Learn how to play Footprints by Paul McCartney with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Footprints chords”, “Footprints guitar chords”, or “Paul McCartney Footprints chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Footprints chords and for experienced players who want accurate Footprints lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Em7, Em9, Am, E, Bm7, B7.

Frequently asked questions about Footprints

How do I play "Footprints" by Paul McCartney on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Footprints" by Paul McCartney on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

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Can I transpose "Footprints" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Footprints" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Footprints"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Footprints" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Footprints" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Footprints" by Paul McCartney with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Paul McCartney below.

What key is "Footprints" in?

The chords for "Footprints" show the original chord names (including Em7, Em9, Am, E, Bm7, B7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.