Is Free Chord Book really free?

Yes. Free Chord Book is 100% free with no sign-up required. Access 670,000+ guitar chords, tabs, and lyrics for every song you want to learn.

How do I transpose chords to a different key?

Open any song and use the transpose buttons to move every chord up or down by half-steps. Perfect for singers who need a different key or capo players.

Can I see chord diagrams while I play?

Yes. Tap any chord in a song to instantly see its interactive guitar chord diagram, including alternate fingerings and variations.

What's the difference between guitar chords and guitar tabs?

Chords show you which strings to strum together (great for rhythm playing and singing). Tabs (tablature) show you exact note-by-note fingerings, which is great for solos, riffs, and fingerpicking.

Does Free Chord Book work on mobile?

Yes. Free Chord Book is fully responsive and works on phones, tablets, and desktops. Use auto-scroll to play hands-free. There is also a free iPhone app (The Chord Book) and Android app (Free Chords).

Is there an iPhone or Android app?

Yes. Download The Chord Book on the Apple App Store and Free Chords on Google Play. Same 670,000+ songs, transpose, tuner, and auto-scroll — 100% free.

Can I print guitar chords?

Yes. Open any song and tap the Print button next to Save. You'll get a branded chord sheet with the Chord Book logo, ready for practice.

Is there a built-in guitar tuner?

Yes. Free Chord Book includes a free online guitar tuner that uses your microphone and YIN pitch detection for accurate tuning in standard and alternate tunings.

How many songs are available?

Over 670,000 songs with chords, tabs, and lyrics — covering every genre, from rock and pop to country, indie, folk, and Hebrew songs.

Is Free Chord Book a good alternative to Ultimate Guitar?

Yes. Free Chord Book is a fast, ad-free, 100% free alternative to Ultimate Guitar with interactive chord diagrams, instant transpose, auto-scroll, and a built-in tuner — no account required.

SavedFavorites

Final Straw

Chords

4.533 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Font15

KeyOriginal

Chords

Scroll

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

"Final Straw"
Intro Dm  
DmAs I raise my head to broaCdcast my objectiDmon
As your latest triumph draCws the final strawDm  
Who died and lifted yCou up to perDmfection?
And what silenced me is Cwritten into lawDm.
CI can't believe where circumstance has thDmrown me
And I Cturn my head awDmay
If I lCook I'm not sure that I could Dmface you.
Not agAmain. not toCday. not todDmay.
DmIf hatred makes a plaCy on me tomorrDmow
And forgiveness takes a back sCeat to revengeDm  
There's a hurt down deep that hCas not been corrDmected.
There's a voice in me that says yCou will not win. Dm  
And Cif I ignore the voDmice inside,
RaCise a half glass to my hDmome.
BCut it's there that I aDmm most afraid,
And forgettiAmng doesn't hoCld. it doesn't hDmold.
FNow I don't believe and I never did
That tDmwo wrongs make a right.
If the woFrld were filled with the likes of you
Then I'm Dmputting up a fight. I'm putting up a fFight.
Putting up a fDmight. make it rigAmht. make it riCght. Dm  
Now loDmve cannot be cCalled into questionDm.
Forgiveness is the oCnly hope I hold.Dm  
And love- love will Cbe my strongest weapoDmn.
I do believe that I aCm not aloneDm.
For this fCear will not destroy Dmme.
And the teCars that have been sDmhed
It's knCowing now where I aDmm weakest
And the vAmoice in my hCead. in my heDmad.
Then I rCaise my voice up hiDmgher
And I loCok you in the eyDme
And I oCffer love with one coDmndition.
With coAmnviction, tell me whCy.
Tell me wDmhy.
Tell me wAmhy.
Look me in the Ceye. 
Tell me whDmy.

All chords in this song (4)

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

Final Straw

by R.E.M.

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

"Final Straw"

Intro

Dm C Dm

As I raise my head to broadcast my objection

C Dm

As your latest triumph draws the final straw

C Dm

Who died and lifted you up to perfection?

C Dm

And what silenced me is written into law.

C Dm

I can't believe where circumstance has thrown me

C Dm

And I turn my head away

C Dm

If I look I'm not sure that I could face you.

Am C Dm

Not again. not today. not today.

Dm C Dm

If hatred makes a play on me tomorrow

C Dm

And forgiveness takes a back seat to revenge

C Dm

There's a hurt down deep that has not been corrected.

C Dm

There's a voice in me that says you will not win.

C Dm

And if I ignore the voice inside,

C Dm

Raise a half glass to my home.

C Dm

But it's there that I am most afraid,

Am C Dm

And forgetting doesn't hold. it doesn't hold.

Now I don't believe and I never did

That two wrongs make a right.

If the world were filled with the likes of you

Dm F

Then I'm putting up a fight. I'm putting up a fight.

Dm Am C Dm

Putting up a fight. make it right. make it right.

Dm C Dm

Now love cannot be called into question.

C Dm

Forgiveness is the only hope I hold.

C Dm

And love- love will be my strongest weapon.

C Dm

I do believe that I am not alone.

C Dm

For this fear will not destroy me.

C Dm

And the tears that have been shed

C Dm

It's knowing now where I am weakest

Am C Dm

And the voice in my head. in my head.

C Dm

Then I raise my voice up higher

C Dm

And I look you in the eye

C Dm

And I offer love with one condition.

Am C

With conviction, tell me why.

Tell me why.

Look me in the eye.

Tell me why.

About Final Straw Chords by R.E.M.

Learn how to play Final Straw by R.E.M. with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Final Straw chords”, “Final Straw guitar chords”, or “R.E.M. Final Straw 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 Final Straw chords and for experienced players who want accurate Final Straw lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Dm, C, Am, F.

FAQ — Final Straw by R.E.M.

How do I play "Final Straw" by R.E.M. on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Final Straw" by R.E.M. 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.

Are the chords for "Final Straw" by R.E.M. free?

Yes. The chords for "Final Straw" by R.E.M. are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Final Straw" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Final Straw"?

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

Is "Final Straw" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Final Straw" by R.E.M. with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by R.E.M. below.

What key is "Final Straw" in?

The chords for "Final Straw" show the original chord names (including Dm, C, Am, F). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.