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(Made a couple changes from the existing tab)
Thinkin' Out Loud
The Band
Intro:    Bm     A     G     D  A  
I was thinkin' out Dloud   Talking to myself
I was up on a Gcloud       GmThere was nobody Aelse
No, no I did not cDall     I never was allowed
To speak up at Gall        GmI was just thinkin' out Dloud
BmTransylvania train, ciDrcus never came   TGhe heroes are all gDone
BmNo trampoline, fell wiDthout a scream    WGho's looking for a jDob
D          G     A     D       G      D       G    Gm    D
BmBefore I realized, I Dwas hypnotized   FlGashback to the pDast
BmCross-eyed jack, monDkey on his back   We Gknew it would not lDast
DRoom service gone off duty
The bellman has retired
This hotel is a Gbeauty
GmEven the house dick's been fiAred
Then the sky came crashing Ddown
And knocked me off this cloud
When I fell to the Gground
I wGmas just thinkin' out Dloud
Outro:
D  G  Gm  D  Bm  D  G  D  Bm

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(Made a couple changes from the existing tab)

Thinkin' Out Loud

The Band

Bm A G D A

Intro:

I was thinkin' out loud Talking to myself

G Gm A

I was up on a cloud There was nobody else

No, no I did not call I never was allowed

G Gm D

To speak up at all I was just thinkin' out loud

Bm D G D

Transylvania train, circus never came The heroes are all gone

Bm D G D

No trampoline, fell without a scream Who's looking for a job

D G A D G D G Gm D

Bm D G D

Before I realized, I was hypnotized Flashback to the past

Bm D G D

Cross-eyed jack, monkey on his back We knew it would not last

Room service gone off duty

The bellman has retired

This hotel is a beauty

Gm A

Even the house dick's been fired

Then the sky came crashing down

And knocked me off this cloud

When I fell to the ground

Gm D

I was just thinkin' out loud

Outro:

D G Gm D Bm D G D Bm

About Thinkin Out Loud Chords by The Band

Learn how to play Thinkin Out Loud by The Band with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Thinkin Out Loud chords”, “Thinkin Out Loud guitar chords”, or “The Band Thinkin Out Loud 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 Thinkin Out Loud chords and for experienced players who want accurate Thinkin Out Loud lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Bm, A, G, D, Gm.

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Is "Thinkin Out Loud" easy to play on guitar?

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What key is "Thinkin Out Loud" in?

The chords for "Thinkin Out Loud" show the original chord names (including Bm, A, G, D, Gm). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.