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Song For Duke

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I didn’t even know the Cman
I didn’t know the Dmman himself
Even though his music Gfilled my life
As it has so many oCthers
I knew that he had died that Cweek
After fighting death a Dmyear or more
But I had had a Grule before
That funerals were a waste of floCwers
But something said I Amhad to go
To be a witness to his Emgift of love
A man who never once gave Fup on life
Until death Dmtook him in its Gtracks
The people stood around the Cchurch
Ten thousand people there they Dmsay or more
Black and white and Grich and poor
Together they were there to say fareCwell
In New York City it had rained that Cday
The streets were silver and the Dmsky was gray
In the church the music Gsailed and sang
And seemed to fill the air with shining Csun
The man was a Amhero
He played the music Emof our souls
He knew that we all Fhave in us
A place where Dmbeauty always Ggrows
Outside in the streets Cagain
The people wandered through the Dmfalling rain
They waved their hands and Gdried their tears
And turned to go about their lives aCgain
But none of us will be the Csame
If we hear the things his Dmmusic says
That loving is the Ggift of life
And making music was his way of Clove
The man was a Amhero
He sang the music Emof our souls
He knew that we all Fhave in us
A place where Dmbeauty always Ggrows
Always gCrows

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Song For Duke

by Judy Collins

Lyrics & chords · Original key

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I didn’t even know the man

I didn’t know the man himself

Even though his music filled my life

As it has so many others

I knew that he had died that week

After fighting death a year or more

But I had had a rule before

That funerals were a waste of flowers

But something said I had to go

To be a witness to his gift of love

A man who never once gave up on life

Dm G

Until death took him in its tracks

The people stood around the church

Ten thousand people there they say or more

Black and white and rich and poor

Together they were there to say farewell

In New York City it had rained that day

The streets were silver and the sky was gray

In the church the music sailed and sang

And seemed to fill the air with shining sun

The man was a hero

He played the music of our souls

He knew that we all have in us

Dm G

A place where beauty always grows

Outside in the streets again

The people wandered through the falling rain

They waved their hands and dried their tears

And turned to go about their lives again

But none of us will be the same

If we hear the things his music says

That loving is the gift of life

And making music was his way of love

The man was a hero

He sang the music of our souls

He knew that we all have in us

Dm G

A place where beauty always grows

Always grows

About Song For Duke Chords by Judy Collins

Learn how to play Song For Duke by Judy Collins with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Song For Duke chords”, “Song For Duke guitar chords”, or “Judy Collins Song For Duke 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 Song For Duke chords and for experienced players who want accurate Song For Duke lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, Dm, G, Am, Em, F.

FAQ — Song For Duke by Judy Collins

How do I play "Song For Duke" by Judy Collins on guitar?

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Can I transpose "Song For Duke" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Song For Duke"?

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

Is "Song For Duke" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Song For Duke" by Judy Collins with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Judy Collins below.

What key is "Song For Duke" in?

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