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Open The Door Homer

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Tuning: Standard
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capo: 1st fret
play: A
key: Bb
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[Intro]
|  A| % | % | % |
 (fade in)
[Verse 1]
Now, there’s a Acertain thing
That I F#mlearned from Jim
AThat he’d always make sure I’d underEstand
And Athat is that there’s a certain way
  F#mWe all must swim
If we exDpect to live off
Of the fat of the Eland
[Chorus]
Open the Bmdoor, Richard
I’ve Bmheard it said before
Open the Bmdoor, Richard
I’ve Bmheard it said before
                                D|  A| % | % | % | 
But I ain’t gonna hear it said no more
[Verse 2]
Now, there’s a Acertain thing
That I F#mlearned from my friend, Mouse
 AA fella who never Eblushes
And Athat is that one
Must always F#mflush out his house
 DIf he don’t expect to be housing Eflushes
[Chorus]
Open the Bmdoor, Richard
I’ve Bmheard it said before
Open the Bmdoor, Richard
I’ve Bmheard it said before
                                D|  A| % | % | % | 
But I ain’t gonna hear it said no more
[Verse 3]
 A“Take care of all of your F#mmemories”, said Mick
 A“For you cannot reElive them
And reAmember when you’re out there
F#mTryin’ to heal the sick
 DThat you must always first forEgive them”
[Chorus]
Open the Bmdoor, Richard
I’ve Bmheard it said before
Open the Bmdoor, Richard
I’ve Bmheard it said before
                                D[  A] 
But I ain’t gonna hear it said no more
[Outro]
|  A| % | % | % | A  

All chords in this song (5)

The story behind the song

Bob Dylan is known for infusing folk music with sophisticated lyrical techniques, drawing from classic literature and poetry to create songs that resonate with intellectual and cultural depth. His work often delves into political, social, and philosophical themes, challenging pop music conventions. While the specific meaning of "Open The Door Homer" isn't detailed, the title itself suggests a narrative or plea, inviting the player to explore a moment of yearning or anticipation.

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Open The Door Homer

by Bob Dylan

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Chords in this song · guitar

F#m

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Tuning: Standard

---------------------------------------------------------------------------

capo: 1st fret

play: A

key: Bb

---------------------------------------------------------------------------

[Intro]

| | % | % | % |

(fade in)

[Verse 1]

Now, there’s a certain thing

F#m

That I learned from Jim

A E

That he’d always make sure I’d understand

And that is that there’s a certain way

F#m

We all must swim

If we expect to live off

Of the fat of the land

[Chorus]

Open the door, Richard

I’ve heard it said before

Open the door, Richard

I’ve heard it said before

D A

| | % | % | % |

But I ain’t gonna hear it said no more

[Verse 2]

Now, there’s a certain thing

F#m

That I learned from my friend, Mouse

A E

A fella who never blushes

And that is that one

F#m

Must always flush out his house

D E

If he don’t expect to be housing flushes

[Chorus]

Open the door, Richard

I’ve heard it said before

Open the door, Richard

I’ve heard it said before

D A

| | % | % | % |

But I ain’t gonna hear it said no more

[Verse 3]

A F#m

“Take care of all of your memories”, said Mick

A E

“For you cannot relive them

And remember when you’re out there

F#m

Tryin’ to heal the sick

D E

That you must always first forgive them”

[Chorus]

Open the door, Richard

I’ve heard it said before

Open the door, Richard

I’ve heard it said before

D A

[ ]

But I ain’t gonna hear it said no more

[Outro]

A A

| | % | % | % |

About Open The Door Homer Chords by Bob Dylan

Learn how to play Open The Door Homer by Bob Dylan with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Open The Door Homer chords”, “Open The Door Homer guitar chords”, or “Bob Dylan Open The Door Homer 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 Open The Door Homer chords and for experienced players who want accurate Open The Door Homer lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include A, Bb, F#m, E, D, Bm.

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What key is "Open The Door Homer" in?

The chords for "Open The Door Homer" show the original chord names (including A, Bb, F#m, E, D, Bm). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.