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Sundown

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Sundown chords
Capo II
I can Esee her lying back in her satin dress
In a B7room where ya do what ya Edon't confess
ESundown, ya Abetter take care
                                 D    E  E7*  E  
If I find you been creeping round my back stairs
ESundown, ya Abetter take care
If I Dfind you been creeping round Emy E7back Estairs
EShe's been looking like a queen in a sailors dream
And she B7don't always say what she Ereally means
ESometimes, I Athink it's a shame
When I Dget feelin better when I'm Efeelin E7no Epain
ESometimes, I Athink it's a shame
When I Dget feelin better when I'm Efeelin E7no Epain
EI can picture every move that a man could make
Getting B7lost in her loving is your Efirst mistake
ESundown, ya Abetter take care
If I Dfind you been creeping round Emy E7back Estairs
ESometimes, I Athink it's a sin
When I Dfeel like I'm winning when I'm ElosE7ing aEgain
EI can see her looking fast in her faded jeans
She's a B7hard loving woman, got me Efeelin mean
ESometimes, I Athink it's a shame
When I Dget feelin better when I'm Efeelin E7no Epain
ESundown, ya Abetter take care
If I Dfind you been creeping round Emy E7back Estairs
ESundown, ya Abetter take care
If I Dfind you been creeping round Emy E7back Estairs
ESometimes, I Athink it's a sin
When I Dfeel like I'm winning when I'm ElosE7ing aEgain
*  E7 could be optional
  E= F#  
 E7= F#7  
 B7= C#7  
  A= B  
  D= E  
Capo IV
  E= D  
 E7= D7  
 B7= A7  
  A= G  
  D= C  
Open (These chords are not in the original key)
  E= A  
 E7= A7  
 B7= E7  
  A= D  
  D= G  
Open (These chords are not in the original key)
  E= G  
 E7= G7  
 B7= D7  
  A= C  
  D= F  

All chords in this song (15)

The story behind the song

This song delves into the anxieties and suspicions within a troubled romantic relationship. The lyrics paint a picture of a narrator grappling with a "hard-loving woman" who leaves him feeling uneasy, wondering about her whereabouts and actions when they are apart. It captures that universal feeling of questioning a loved one's fidelity and the emotional turmoil that can bring. At its heart, it's a song about the darker side of love and trust.

AI-written from these sources:Sundown (Gordon Lightfoot song) — Wikipedia ↗Gordon Lightfoot — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Sundown

by Gordon Lightfoot

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

F#7

C#7

Sundown chords

Capo II

I can see her lying back in her satin dress

B7 E

In a room where ya do what ya don't confess

E A

Sundown, ya better take care

D E E7 E

If I find you been creeping round my back stairs

E A

Sundown, ya better take care

D E E7 E

If I find you been creeping round my back stairs

She's been looking like a queen in a sailors dream

B7 E

And she don't always say what she really means

E A

Sometimes, I think it's a shame

D E E7 E

When I get feelin better when I'm feelin no pain

E A

Sometimes, I think it's a shame

D E E7 E

When I get feelin better when I'm feelin no pain

I can picture every move that a man could make

B7 E

Getting lost in her loving is your first mistake

E A

Sundown, ya better take care

D E E7 E

If I find you been creeping round my back stairs

E A

Sometimes, I think it's a sin

D E E7 E

When I feel like I'm winning when I'm losing again

I can see her looking fast in her faded jeans

B7 E

She's a hard loving woman, got me feelin mean

E A

Sometimes, I think it's a shame

D E E7 E

When I get feelin better when I'm feelin no pain

E A

Sundown, ya better take care

D E E7 E

If I find you been creeping round my back stairs

E A

Sundown, ya better take care

D E E7 E

If I find you been creeping round my back stairs

E A

Sometimes, I think it's a sin

D E E7 E

When I feel like I'm winning when I'm losing again

* E7 could be optional

E F#

E7 F#7

B7 C#7

A B

D E

Capo IV

E D

E7 D7

B7 A7

A G

D C

Open (These chords are not in the original key)

E A

E7 A7

B7 E7

A D

D G

Open (These chords are not in the original key)

E G

E7 G7

B7 D7

A C

D F

About Sundown Chords by Gordon Lightfoot

Learn how to play Sundown by Gordon Lightfoot with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Sundown chords”, “Sundown guitar chords”, or “Gordon Lightfoot Sundown 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 Sundown chords and for experienced players who want accurate Sundown lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include E, B7, A, D, E7, F#.

FAQ — Sundown by Gordon Lightfoot

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What key is "Sundown" in?

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