Saved

Coney Island Baby

Chords
4.617 votes
Get the app
App StoreGoogle Play
15
Original
Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams
>>Tom Waits
>>"Coney Island Baby"
Gosh all the chords online suck for this song.
Okay so there's a key change, the first part of the song is in Eb major, the second in F major.
These are the chords you need to know:
First part:
Eb|-6----
|---8--
|---8--
|---8--
|-6----
|X-----
Bb7|-6---
|-6---
|--7--
|-6---
|---8-
|-6---
Ab|-4---
|-4---
|--5--
|---6-
|---6-
|-4---
Second part:
F|-8----|
|---10-|
|---10-|
|---10-|
|-8----|
|X
C7|-8---
|-8---
|--9--
|-8---
|---10-
|-8---
Bb|-6---
|-6---
|--7--
|---8-
|---8-
|-6---
((I learned to play this song on the ukulele, I chose these chord positions based on how
I also choose to play the ukulele. I've also tried out the song on the guitar in these
chord positions, and it sounds dandy! It makes the key change visually apparent, and
allows for quick, fluid movement along the fret board. If you feel like changing the chord
positions, feel free! These made the most sense to me.))
It's in 3/4 timing, a waltz.
Bb7 Eb Bb7 Eb
EbEvery night shBb7e comes
To take me out to Ebdreamland
When I'm with her I'm the Bb7richest man in the Ebtown
She's a rose, She's a Bb7pearl
She's the spin on my Ebworld
All the stars make their Bb7wishes on her eyEbes
She's my EbConey Bb7Island Abbaby
She's my EbConey Bb7Island Ebgirl
She's a Bb7princess, in a Ebred dress
She's the Abmoon in the Bm7mist to Ebme
She's my EbConey Bb7Island Abbaby
She's my EbConey Bb7Island Ebgirl
[[KEY CHANGE TO F]]
In this in between part: strum, pick, do your thing, w.e.
Play along with the same pacing as you would as if the words were being sung up until
after the first "Coney Island Girl", then go back to the beginning and play it from the
top in the new key:
FEvery night sC7he comes
To take me out to Fdreamland
When I'm C7with her I'm the richest man in the Ftown
She's a rose, She's a C7pearl
She's the spin on my Fworld
All the C7stars make their wishes on her Feyes
She's my Coney Island Bbbaby
She's my FConey C7Island Fgirl
She's a C7princess, in a Fred dress
She's the Bbmoon in the mist to Fme
She's my Coney Island Bbbaby
She's my FConey C7Island Fgirl
She's my Coney Island Bbbaby
She's my FConey C7Island Fgirl
All chords in this song (7)

🎸 Tips from players

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

About Coney Island Baby Chords by Tom Waits

Learn how to play Coney Island Baby by Tom Waits with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Coney Island Baby chords”, “Coney Island Baby guitar chords”, or “Tom Waits Coney Island Baby 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 Coney Island Baby chords and for experienced players who want accurate Coney Island Baby lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Eb, F, Bb7, Ab, C7, Bb.

FAQ — Coney Island Baby by Tom Waits

How do I play "Coney Island Baby" by Tom Waits on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Coney Island Baby" by Tom Waits 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 "Coney Island Baby" by Tom Waits free?

Yes. The chords for "Coney Island Baby" by Tom Waits are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Coney Island Baby" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Coney Island Baby"?

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

Is "Coney Island Baby" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Coney Island Baby" by Tom Waits with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Tom Waits below.

What key is "Coney Island Baby" in?

The chords for "Coney Island Baby" show the original chord names (including Eb, F, Bb7, Ab, C7, Bb). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.