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The Collector

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Em7I’m a colAlector of Am7beautiful Emthings
I Em7capture and Akeep them and Am7pin down their Emwings
EmRed butterAmflies, F#7green dragonBmflies, 
FPretty blue Bbbeetles but Eshe will Am7be my F#7most precious B7prize
I’m a collector...
No longer free, she begs to be free
With no-one to help her, she’ll learn to care depending on me
I’m a collector of beautiful things
And I have collected a beautiful dream

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The Collector

by The Everly Brothers

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Em7

Am7

F#7

Em7 A Am7 Em

I’m a collector of beautiful things

Em7 A Am7 Em

I capture and keep them and pin down their wings

Em Am F#7 Bm

Red butterflies, green dragonflies,

F Bb E Am7 F#7 B7

Pretty blue beetles but she will be my most precious prize

I’m a collector...

No longer free, she begs to be free

With no-one to help her, she’ll learn to care depending on me

I’m a collector of beautiful things

And I have collected a beautiful dream

About The Collector Chords by The Everly Brothers

Learn how to play The Collector by The Everly Brothers with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “The Collector chords”, “The Collector guitar chords”, or “The Everly Brothers The Collector 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 Collector chords and for experienced players who want accurate The Collector lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Em7, A, Am7, Em, Am, F#7.

FAQ — The Collector by The Everly Brothers

How do I play "The Collector" by The Everly Brothers on guitar?

Open the free chords for "The Collector" by The Everly Brothers 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.

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

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "The Collector"?

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

Is "The Collector" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "The Collector" in?

The chords for "The Collector" show the original chord names (including Em7, A, Am7, Em, Am, F#7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.