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Aqualung

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Aqualung chords
Capo III *
e|--------------|
B|--------------|
G|--------------|
D|--------------|
A|-2-----0-1-0--|
E|---0-3--------| from capo
Sitting on a park bench Bb  
CEyeing little girls with Dbad intent. Bb  C  
e|--------------|
B|--------------|
G|--------------|
D|--------------|
A|-2-----0-1-0--|
E|---0-3--------| from capo
Snot is running down his nose Bb  
CGreasy fingers smearing Dshabby clothes. Bb  C  
Bbhey, CAqualung  
e|--------------|
B|--------------|
G|--------------|
D|--------------|
A|-2-----0-1-0--|
E|---0-3--------| from capo
Drying in the cold sun Bb  
CWatching as the frilly Dpanties run. Bb  C  
Bbhey CAqualung 
e|--------------|
B|--------------|
G|--------------|
D|--------------|
A|-2-----0-1-0--|
E|---0-3--------| from capo
Feeling like a dead duckBb  
CSpitting out pieces of his Dbroken luck. Bb  C  
Bbooh CAqualung 
 EmSun streaking Dcold, an old man wandering Alonely
AmTaking time the Emonly way he DknowsDsus2  D  
 EmLeg hurting Dbad, as he bends to pick a Adog end
He Amgoes down to the Embog and warms his DfeetDsus2  D  
 EmFeeling aDlone, the armies up the Aroad
SalAmvation al-a-Emmode and a cup of DteaDsus2  D  
 EmAqualung my Dfriend, don't you start away unAeasy
You Ampoor old sod you Emsee it's only DmeDsus2  D  
 EmDo you still reDmember, Decembers foggy Emfreeze?
EmWhen the ice that clings on Dto your beard, was screaming agoEmny
And you Emsnatch your rattling Dlast breathes with deep-sea-diver-Emsounds
And the Amflowers bloomed like Emmadness in the DspringDsus2  D  
 EmSun streaking Dcold, an old man wondering Alonely
AmTaking time the Emonly way he DknowsDsus2  D  
 EmLeg hurting Dbad, as he bends to pick a Adog end
He Amgoes down to the Embog and warms his DfeetDsus2  D  
 EmFeeling aDlone, the armies up the Aroad
SalAmvation al-a-Emmode and a cup of DteaDsus2  D  
 EmAqualung my Dfriend, don't you start away unAeasy
You Ampoor old sod you Emsee it's only Dme
e|--------------|
B|--------------|
G|--------------|
D|--------------|
A|-2-----0-1-0--|
E|---0-3--------| from capo
Sitting on a park bench Bb  
CEyeing little girls with Dbad intent. Bb  C  
e|--------------|
B|--------------|
G|--------------|
D|--------------|
A|-2-----0-1-0--|
E|---0-3--------| from capo
Snot is running down his nose Bb  
CGreasy fingers smearing Dshabby clothes. Bb  C  
Bbhey, CAqualung  
e|--------------|
B|--------------|
G|--------------|
D|--------------|
A|-2-----0-1-0--|
E|---0-3--------| from capo
Drying in the cold sun Bb  
CWatching as the frilly Dpanties run. Bb  C  
Bbhey CAqualung 
e|--------------|
B|--------------|
G|--------------|
D|--------------|
A|-2-----0-1-0--|
E|---0-3--------| 4x from capo
Bbooh CAquaDlung 
Capo I
     C= D  
    Bb= C  
     D= E  
    Em= F#m  
     A= B  
    Am= Bm  
 Dsus2= Esus2  
     C= Eb  
    Bb=  C#(Db)
     D= F  
    Em= Gm  
     A= C  
    Am= Cm  
 Dsus2= Fsus2  

All chords in this song (19)

The story behind the song

"Aqualung" delves into the complex feelings inspired by the homeless, born from a photograph Ian Anderson's wife took of a tramp in London. Anderson channeled his own guilt, fear, and insecurity about such individuals, alongside a romanticized view of a free spirit living outside societal norms. This blend of emotions paints a vivid picture of an old man "sitting on a park bench, drying in the cold sun," lost in his own world. The song, the title track from Jethro Tull's 1971 album Aqualung, captures a poignant reflection on those on the fringes. It plays like an empathetic observation, inviting listeners to consider the lives of the overlooked.

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Aqualung

by Jethro Tull

Lyrics & chords · Original key · Capo on fret 3 (as written in this song)

Chords in this song · guitar

Dsus2

F#m

Esus2

Fsus2

Aqualung chords

Capo III *

e|--------------|

B|--------------|

G|--------------|

D|--------------|

A|-2-----0-1-0--|

E|---0-3--------| from capo

Sitting on a park bench

C D Bb C

Eyeing little girls with bad intent.

e|--------------|

B|--------------|

G|--------------|

D|--------------|

A|-2-----0-1-0--|

E|---0-3--------| from capo

Snot is running down his nose

C D Bb C

Greasy fingers smearing shabby clothes.

Bb C

hey, Aqualung

e|--------------|

B|--------------|

G|--------------|

D|--------------|

A|-2-----0-1-0--|

E|---0-3--------| from capo

Drying in the cold sun

C D Bb C

Watching as the frilly panties run.

Bb C

hey Aqualung

e|--------------|

B|--------------|

G|--------------|

D|--------------|

A|-2-----0-1-0--|

E|---0-3--------| from capo

Feeling like a dead duck

C D Bb C

Spitting out pieces of his broken luck.

Bb C

ooh Aqualung

Em D A

Sun streaking cold, an old man wandering lonely

Am Em D Dsus2 D

Taking time the only way he knows

Em D A

Leg hurting bad, as he bends to pick a dog end

Am Em D Dsus2 D

He goes down to the bog and warms his feet

Em D A

Feeling alone, the armies up the road

Am Em D Dsus2 D

Salvation al-a-mode and a cup of tea

Em D A

Aqualung my friend, don't you start away uneasy

Am Em D Dsus2 D

You poor old sod you see it's only me

Em D Em

Do you still remember, Decembers foggy freeze?

Em D Em

When the ice that clings on to your beard, was screaming agony

Em D Em

And you snatch your rattling last breathes with deep-sea-diver-sounds

Am Em D Dsus2 D

And the flowers bloomed like madness in the spring

Em D A

Sun streaking cold, an old man wondering lonely

Am Em D Dsus2 D

Taking time the only way he knows

Em D A

Leg hurting bad, as he bends to pick a dog end

Am Em D Dsus2 D

He goes down to the bog and warms his feet

Em D A

Feeling alone, the armies up the road

Am Em D Dsus2 D

Salvation al-a-mode and a cup of tea

Em D A

Aqualung my friend, don't you start away uneasy

Am Em D

You poor old sod you see it's only me

e|--------------|

B|--------------|

G|--------------|

D|--------------|

A|-2-----0-1-0--|

E|---0-3--------| from capo

Sitting on a park bench

C D Bb C

Eyeing little girls with bad intent.

e|--------------|

B|--------------|

G|--------------|

D|--------------|

A|-2-----0-1-0--|

E|---0-3--------| from capo

Snot is running down his nose

C D Bb C

Greasy fingers smearing shabby clothes.

Bb C

hey, Aqualung

e|--------------|

B|--------------|

G|--------------|

D|--------------|

A|-2-----0-1-0--|

E|---0-3--------| from capo

Drying in the cold sun

C D Bb C

Watching as the frilly panties run.

Bb C

hey Aqualung

e|--------------|

B|--------------|

G|--------------|

D|--------------|

A|-2-----0-1-0--|

E|---0-3--------| 4x from capo

Bb C D

ooh Aqualung

Capo I

C D

Bb C

D E

Em F#m

A B

Am Bm

Dsus2 Esus2

C Eb

Bb C# Db

= ()

D F

Em Gm

A C

Am Cm

Dsus2 Fsus2

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