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Norwegian Wood

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1/41

Tempo 80 BPMVol

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Step 1 / 41Position: 2

1 index2 middle3 ring4 pinkyO openSpace = play/pause

Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown) chords
Capo II *
   D   C   G   Dthen
Individual notes for Sitar effect:
e|--------------------------|from capo
B|--------------------------|
G|-2-4-2-0-----0------0-----|
D|---------4-2---4-0--------|
A|------------------3--2-0--|
E|--------------------------| 
DI once had a girl, or should I say, Cshe once Ghad Dme
DShe showed me her room, isn't it good, CNorweGgian Dwood
                                             Dm      G(  G)
She asked me to stay and she told me to sit anywhere
So DmI looked around and I noticed there wasn't a EmchairA  
DI sat on a rug, biding my time, Cdrinking Gher Dwine
DWe talked until two, and then she said, Cit's time Gfor Dbed
e|--------------------------|from capo
B|--------------------------|
G|-2-4-2-0-----0------0-----|
D|---------4-2---4-0--------|
A|------------------3--2-0--|
E|--------------------------| 2x
                                                   Dm      G(  G)
She told me she worked in the morning and started to laugh
I Dmtold her I didn't and crawled off to sleep in the EmbathA  
DAnd when I awoke, I was alone, Cthis bird Ghad Dflown
DSo, I lit a fire, isn't it good, CNorweGgian Dwood
e|--------------------------|from capo
B|--------------------------|
G|-2-4-2-0-----0------0-----|
D|---------4-2---4-0--------|
A|------------------3--2-0--|
E|--------------------------| 
  D= E  
  C= D  
  G= A  
 Dm= Em  
 Em= F#m  
  A= B  
Capo IV
  D= C  
  C= Bb  
  G= F  
 Dm= Cm  
 Em= Dm  
  A= G  
Open (These chords are not in the original key)
  D= A  
  C= G  
  G= D  
 Dm= Am  
 Em= Bm  
  A= E  

All chords in this song (14)

The story behind the song

This song is a veiled account of an extramarital affair, with the lyrics hinting at the story from the opening line. The "Norwegian Wood" itself is an ironic reference to cheap pine wall paneling, and the song’s ending suggests a subtle act of revenge after the encounter. It was written mainly by John Lennon, with Paul McCartney contributing to parts of the lyrics, including the idea of setting a fire. The track, from the 1965 album Rubber Soul, is notable for featuring a sitar part, marking the first appearance of the Indian instrument on a Western rock recording. Playing this song, you channel a narrative of complex emotions and subtle defiance.

AI-written from these sources:Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown) — Wikipedia ↗The Beatles — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Norwegian Wood

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Chords in this song · guitar

F#m

Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown) chords

Capo II *

D C G D

then

Individual notes for Sitar effect:

e|--------------------------|from capo

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

G|-2-4-2-0-----0------0-----|

D|---------4-2---4-0--------|

A|------------------3--2-0--|

E|--------------------------|

D C G D

I once had a girl, or should I say, she once had me

D C G D

She showed me her room, isn't it good, Norwegian wood

Dm G G

( )

She asked me to stay and she told me to sit anywhere

Dm Em A

So I looked around and I noticed there wasn't a chair

D C G D

I sat on a rug, biding my time, drinking her wine

D C G D

We talked until two, and then she said, it's time for bed

e|--------------------------|from capo

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

G|-2-4-2-0-----0------0-----|

D|---------4-2---4-0--------|

A|------------------3--2-0--|

E|--------------------------| 2x

Dm G G

( )

She told me she worked in the morning and started to laugh

Dm Em A

I told her I didn't and crawled off to sleep in the bath

D C G D

And when I awoke, I was alone, this bird had flown

D C G D

So, I lit a fire, isn't it good, Norwegian wood

e|--------------------------|from capo

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

G|-2-4-2-0-----0------0-----|

D|---------4-2---4-0--------|

A|------------------3--2-0--|

E|--------------------------|

D E

C D

G A

Dm Em

Em F#m

A B

Capo IV

D C

C Bb

G F

Dm Cm

Em Dm

A G

Open (These chords are not in the original key)

D A

C G

G D

Dm Am

Em Bm

A E

About Norwegian Wood Chords by The Beatles

Learn how to play Norwegian Wood by The Beatles with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Norwegian Wood chords”, “Norwegian Wood guitar chords”, or “The Beatles Norwegian Wood 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 Norwegian Wood chords and for experienced players who want accurate Norwegian Wood lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, C, G, B, A, E.

FAQ — Norwegian Wood by The Beatles

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