Now playing

The Corner

Chords

4.424 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Cmajor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

Cory Branan - The Corner
From the LP "Mutt"
Capo 5
Intro
 C   G   F   Cx3
C G F F
Verse 1:
CDown on the Gcorner of what I Fwant, and what I tend to Cget
Gday drinking and Fdreaming of you, I Clet
the Gashtray Fsmoke my F9last ciCgarette
COnce I had a Gcasual acqFuaintance with Gmy impending Cdoom
years Gago she prFomised me some day sCoon
GI'd howl at the Fmoon from F9room to rGoom
Chorus:
I ain't traFnscending much of Cnothing
I've been down Gin it, I ain't fCree
Weren't no exAmperiment - these seven Cyears they went
like a Glife out of Cme-Ge-Fe-F9e-eG  
Verse 2:
CClowning on the cGorner of almost gFone but maybe not just yeCt
there's still a Glittle left to paFwn and the bones arCen't set
The Gcast is Fslack, thF9e plaster's Cwet
CStepping up the Gescalator singing Fhell I am out of Chere
past the Gpredetermined teFrminals of Ctears
the Gwings arFe warm, tF9he runway's Gclear
Chorus:
I ain't tranFscending much of Cnothing
I'm still Gdown in it, I ain't Cfree
Weren't no exAmperiment - these seven Cyears they went
like a Glife out of Cme-Ge-Fe-F9e-eG  
CMaybe all the worGld's a hollow recFreation, my desperate breCtheren
hallowed Gblue halluciFnation we play to wCin
put your Gright foot oFut, put your F9right foot iGn
Bridge (x2, second time strum):
But it's a Cuseful Glittle FillusGion thaCt'll lose Gyou fFor a song
in the CbeautifGul confFusion Gyou've been doCwn and cGounting Fon
Chorus
I Gain't transFcending nothingC  
I'm still Gdown in it, I ain't Cfree
Weren't no exAmperiment - hell, every Ctear was rent
like a Glife out of Cme-Ge-Fe-F9e-eG  
CDown on the Gcorner of what I Fwant, and what I tend to Cget
day Gdrinking and dreaFming of you, I Clet
           G          F       F9   C/G(strum)
the ashtray smoke my last cigarette

All chords in this song (6)

🎸 Tips from players

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

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

The Corner

by Cory Branan

Lyrics & chords · Original key · Capo on fret 5 (as written in this song)

Chords in this song · guitar

C/G

Cory Branan - The Corner

From the LP "Mutt"

Capo 5

Intro

C G F C

C G F F

Verse 1:

C G F C

Down on the corner of what I want, and what I tend to get

G F C

day drinking and dreaming of you, I let

G F F9 C

the ashtray smoke my last cigarette

C G F G C

Once I had a casual acquaintance with my impending doom

G F C

years ago she promised me some day soon

G F F9 G

I'd howl at the moon from room to room

Chorus:

F C

I ain't transcending much of nothing

G C

I've been down in it, I ain't free

Am C

Weren't no experiment - these seven years they went

G C G F F9 G

like a life out of me-e-e-e-e

Verse 2:

C G F C

Clowning on the corner of almost gone but maybe not just yet

G F C

there's still a little left to pawn and the bones aren't set

G F F9 C

The cast is slack, the plaster's wet

C G F C

Stepping up the escalator singing hell I am out of here

G F C

past the predetermined terminals of tears

G F F9 G

the wings are warm, the runway's clear

Chorus:

F C

I ain't transcending much of nothing

G C

I'm still down in it, I ain't free

Am C

Weren't no experiment - these seven years they went

G C G F F9 G

like a life out of me-e-e-e-e

C G F C

Maybe all the world's a hollow recreation, my desperate bretheren

G F C

hallowed blue hallucination we play to win

G F F9 G

put your right foot out, put your right foot in

Bridge (x2, second time strum):

C G F G C G F

But it's a useful little illusion that'll lose you for a song

C G F G C G F

in the beautiful confusion you've been down and counting on

Chorus

G F C

I ain't transcending nothing

G C

I'm still down in it, I ain't free

Am C

Weren't no experiment - hell, every tear was rent

G C G F F9 G

like a life out of me-e-e-e-e

C G F C

Down on the corner of what I want, and what I tend to get

G F C

day drinking and dreaming of you, I let

G F F9 C/G

(strum)

the ashtray smoke my last cigarette

About The Corner Chords by Cory Branan

Learn how to play The Corner by Cory Branan with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “The Corner chords”, “The Corner guitar chords”, or “Cory Branan The Corner 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 The Corner chords and for experienced players who want accurate The Corner lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, G, F, F9, Am, C/G.

FAQ — The Corner by Cory Branan

How do I play "The Corner" by Cory Branan on guitar?

Open the free chords for "The Corner" by Cory Branan 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 "The Corner" by Cory Branan free?

Yes. The chords for "The Corner" by Cory Branan are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "The Corner" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "The Corner"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "The Corner" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "The Corner" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "The Corner" by Cory Branan with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Cory Branan below.

What key is "The Corner" in?

The chords for "The Corner" show the original chord names (including C, G, F, F9, Am, C/G). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.