Now playing

Dogtown

Chords

4.85 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

NOTE: There's a syncopated chord pattern used throughout the song, starting
with the intro. The second measure includes a slide up (from a B5 to a C#5 
if you play it Capo 2).
|  C#5   E   B5   F#|  B5/  C#5   C#5   B5   C#5   E5   C#5|
  1   2 3  4    1    &   2   &  3   &  4
In standard tab notation a forward slash means "slide up," but in standard
chord notation it's used to indicate a chord with an alternate bass note.
To make sure there's no confusion, I'll notate the slide with a forward arrow 
(>), like this:
|  C#5   E   B5   F#|  B5>  C#5   C#5   B5   C#5   E5   C#5|
____________________________________________________
Dogtown
(The Fratellis)
Capo: 2
||:  C#5   E   B5   F#|  B5>  C#5   C#5   B5   C#5   E5   C#5:||
There's a C#5snakeskin Ebedroom B5bang in the F#middle 
      B5>         C#5     C#5        B5       C#5   E5   C#5  
Of a fun——ny  little place called "Hell." (Oh well.)
C#5Everybody Ethere's got B5trouble by the F#dozen 
        B5>        C#5     C#5   B5     C#5   E5  C#5  
It's a lone-ly little place to dwell .  .
G#. Hope I don't make the trip through the floor 
You F#told me once, "I want it but you G#wanted it more"
||:  C#5   E   B5   F#|  B5>  C#5   C#5   B5   C#5   E5   C#5:||
C#5I know Ekung fu, B5you know F#nothing 
       B5>          C#5    C#5   B5      C#5     E5  C#5  
But toge——-ther we can make it real. (Good deal.)
C#5Kicking our Eown way B5out of every F#prison 
      B5>         C#5    C#5     B5     C#5   E5  C#5  
With my   brains and your high heels .  .
G#. Love your myth coupled with your vast ocean G#.  G.
F#Take my eyes as the prize G#for your devotion G#.  A. 
|  Bb|  Bb|  Bb|  Bb|  Eb7|  Eb7|  Bb|  Bb|
Bb. Oh take me to El Rey I got this real need to pray
. Come find me where the vampires all keep their heads on display
Eb7. I'm a new man living in a old skin
. I've been dead to you ever since Berlin
Bb. Oh teacher, I'm restless, just say the word and I'll be blameBless
CMake me a saint I'll be the voice of restraint
I'll take Btheir Bbbullwhips and stones without a hint of AcomG#plaint
||:  C#5   E   B5   F#|  B5>  C#5   C#5   B5   C#5   E5   C#5:||
C#5I met EGod in B5Dogtown F#isn't it 
   B5>          C#5    C#5       B5      C#5      E5  C#5  
A fun—-ny thing to know you've died? (Doves cried.)
C#5Angels Ewept just as B5if I was a F#brother 
     B5>        C#5   C#5   B5     C#5   E5  C#5  
And sang the blues for my bride .  .
C#5I've been keeping Etime in a B5skeleton F#soul band 
 B5>            C#5     C#5     B5       C#5   E5  C#5  
Don't it make your heart just bleed? (In-deed.)
C#5Keeping my Enose clean, B5hoping I can F#crash land 
 B5>             C#5      C#5   B5    C#5   E5  C#5  
Back where I've got mouths to feed .  .
G#. I'll be home once I've paid for my confusion G#.  G. 
You'll F#see me in the fires of your G#own disillusion G#.  A. Bb.
|  Bb|  Bb|  Bb|  Bb|  Eb7|  Eb7|  Bb|  Bb|
|  Bb   Bb|  Bb   Bb   F   G   A|  Bb   Bb|  Bb   Bb   F   G   A|
  1  3    1  3  & 4 & 
|  Bb   Bb|  Bb   Bb   F   G   A|  Bb   Bb|  Bb   Bb| 
Charted by Dexex
I write chord charts to show how, as a rhythm guitarist, 
I play songs. I don't claim they are the "right" way. They're not 
intended to be taken as tabs which notate exactly how a song was played 
on a recording.

All chords in this song (13)

🎸 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

Dogtown

by The Fratellis

Lyrics & chords · Original key · Capo on fret 2 (as written in this song)

Chords in this song · guitar

C#5

Eb7

NOTE: There's a syncopated chord pattern used throughout the song, starting

with the intro. The second measure includes a slide up (from a B5 to a C#5

if you play it Capo 2).

C#5 E B5 F# B5 C#5 C#5 B5 C#5 E5 C#5

| | / |

1 2 3 4 1 & 2 & 3 & 4

In standard tab notation a forward slash means "slide up," but in standard

chord notation it's used to indicate a chord with an alternate bass note.

To make sure there's no confusion, I'll notate the slide with a forward arrow

(>), like this:

C#5 E B5 F# B5 C#5 C#5 B5 C#5 E5 C#5

| | > |

____________________________________________________

Dogtown

(The Fratellis)

Capo: 2

C#5 E B5 F# B5 C#5 C#5 B5 C#5 E5 C#5

||: | > :||

C#5 E B5 F#

There's a snakeskin bedroom bang in the middle

B5 C#5 C#5 B5 C#5 E5 C#5

Of a fun——ny little place called "Hell." (Oh well.)

C#5 E B5 F#

Everybody there's got trouble by the dozen

B5 C#5 C#5 B5 C#5 E5 C#5

It's a lone-ly little place to dwell . .

. Hope I don't make the trip through the floor

F# G#

You told me once, "I want it but you wanted it more"

C#5 E B5 F# B5 C#5 C#5 B5 C#5 E5 C#5

||: | > :||

C#5 E B5 F#

I know kung fu, you know nothing

B5 C#5 C#5 B5 C#5 E5 C#5

But toge——-ther we can make it real. (Good deal.)

C#5 E B5 F#

Kicking our own way out of every prison

B5 C#5 C#5 B5 C#5 E5 C#5

With my brains and your high heels . .

G# G# G

. Love your myth coupled with your vast ocean . .

F# G# G# A

Take my eyes as the prize for your devotion . .

Bb Bb Bb Bb Eb7 Eb7 Bb Bb

| | | | | | | | |

. Oh take me to El Rey I got this real need to pray

. Come find me where the vampires all keep their heads on display

Eb7

. I'm a new man living in a old skin

. I've been dead to you ever since Berlin

Bb B

. Oh teacher, I'm restless, just say the word and I'll be blameless

Make me a saint I'll be the voice of restraint

B Bb A G#

I'll take their bullwhips and stones without a hint of complaint

C#5 E B5 F# B5 C#5 C#5 B5 C#5 E5 C#5

||: | > :||

C#5 E B5 F#

I met God in Dogtown isn't it

B5 C#5 C#5 B5 C#5 E5 C#5

A fun—-ny thing to know you've died? (Doves cried.)

C#5 E B5 F#

Angels wept just as if I was a brother

B5 C#5 C#5 B5 C#5 E5 C#5

And sang the blues for my bride . .

C#5 E B5 F#

I've been keeping time in a skeleton soul band

B5 C#5 C#5 B5 C#5 E5 C#5

Don't it make your heart just bleed? (In-deed.)

C#5 E B5 F#

Keeping my nose clean, hoping I can crash land

B5 C#5 C#5 B5 C#5 E5 C#5

Back where I've got mouths to feed . .

G# G# G

. I'll be home once I've paid for my confusion . .

F# G# G# A Bb

You'll see me in the fires of your own disillusion . . .

Bb Bb Bb Bb Eb7 Eb7 Bb Bb

| | | | | | | | |

Bb Bb Bb Bb F G A Bb Bb Bb Bb F G A

| | | | |

1 3 1 3 & 4 &

Bb Bb Bb Bb F G A Bb Bb Bb Bb

| | | | |

Charted by Dexex

I write chord charts to show how, as a rhythm guitarist,

I play songs. I don't claim they are the "right" way. They're not

intended to be taken as tabs which notate exactly how a song was played

on a recording.

About Dogtown Chords by The Fratellis

Learn how to play Dogtown by The Fratellis with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Dogtown chords”, “Dogtown guitar chords”, or “The Fratellis Dogtown 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 Dogtown chords and for experienced players who want accurate Dogtown lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C#, C#5, E, B5, F#, E5.

FAQ — Dogtown by The Fratellis

How do I play "Dogtown" by The Fratellis on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Dogtown" by The Fratellis 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 "Dogtown" by The Fratellis free?

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

Can I transpose "Dogtown" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Dogtown"?

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

Is "Dogtown" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Dogtown" in?

The chords for "Dogtown" show the original chord names (including C#, C#5, E, B5, F#, E5). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.