Is Free Chord Book really free?

Yes. Free Chord Book is 100% free with no sign-up required. Access 670,000+ guitar chords, tabs, and lyrics for every song you want to learn.

How do I transpose chords to a different key?

Open any song and use the transpose buttons to move every chord up or down by half-steps. Perfect for singers who need a different key or capo players.

Can I see chord diagrams while I play?

Yes. Tap any chord in a song to instantly see its interactive guitar chord diagram, including alternate fingerings and variations.

What's the difference between guitar chords and guitar tabs?

Chords show you which strings to strum together (great for rhythm playing and singing). Tabs (tablature) show you exact note-by-note fingerings, which is great for solos, riffs, and fingerpicking.

Does Free Chord Book work on mobile?

Yes. Free Chord Book is fully responsive and works on phones, tablets, and desktops. Use auto-scroll to play hands-free. There is also a free iPhone app (The Chord Book) and Android app (Free Chords).

Is there an iPhone or Android app?

Yes. Download The Chord Book on the Apple App Store and Free Chords on Google Play. Same 670,000+ songs, transpose, tuner, and auto-scroll — 100% free.

Can I print guitar chords?

Yes. Open any song and tap the Print button next to Save. You'll get a branded chord sheet with the Chord Book logo, ready for practice.

Is there a built-in guitar tuner?

Yes. Free Chord Book includes a free online guitar tuner that uses your microphone and YIN pitch detection for accurate tuning in standard and alternate tunings.

How many songs are available?

Over 670,000 songs with chords, tabs, and lyrics — covering every genre, from rock and pop to country, indie, folk, and Hebrew songs.

Is Free Chord Book a good alternative to Ultimate Guitar?

Yes. Free Chord Book is a fast, ad-free, 100% free alternative to Ultimate Guitar with interactive chord diagrams, instant transpose, auto-scroll, and a built-in tuner — no account required.

SavedFavorites

Bleecker Street

Chords

5.0244 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Font15

KeyOriginal

Chords

Scroll

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

 _________________
|                 |
| Capo 4th fret   |   Note: - I like to play FMaj7 instead of F.
| Standard Tuning |         - The 1st C of each break and in the 
|_________________|           intro I like to add a G on the high e string.
[Intro] 
C  G F  C
1st Verse
CFog's rollin' Gin off the FEast River Cbank
Like a Dm7shrou-       G7-d it covers CBleecker AmStreet
Fills the E7alleys where men Fsleep
Hides the Cshepher-    G-d from the Amsheep
[Break]
C  G F  C
2nd Verse
CVoices Gleaking from a    Fsad Ccafe
Smiling Dm7face-        G7-s try to CunderAmstand
I saw a E7shadow touch a Fshadow's hand
On CBlee-     G-cker AmStreet
[Break]
C  G F  C
3rd Verse
CA poet Greads Fhis crooked Crhyme
Holy Dm7holee-       G7-y is hiCs sacraAmment
Thirty E7dollars pays your Frent
On CBlee-     G-cker AmStreet
[Break]
C  G F  C
4th Verse
CI heard a Gchurch bell   Fsoftly Cchime
In a Dm7me-       G7-lody susCtai- -Amning
It's a E7long road to   FCanaan
On CBlee-     G-cker AmStreet
[Break]
C  G F  C
[Hummed Verse]
C  G  F  C
C  Dm7  Dm7  G7
G7  C   Am  Am
E7  E7  F   F
[Outro]
BleCe-     -Gcker CStreet

The story behind the song

"Bleecker Street" is a song by Simon & Garfunkel, appearing on their debut album, Wednesday Morning, 3 A.M. This album marked the duo's first release under the name Simon & Garfunkel, following their earlier work as Tom and Jerry. Recorded in March 1964 and released in October of the same year, the album initially met with little success. Despite this, it's a foundational piece in the catalog of one of the best-selling musical acts of the 1960s.

AI-written from these sources:Wednesday Morning, 3 A.M. — Wikipedia ↗Simon & Garfunkel — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

🎸 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

Bleecker Street

by Simon & Garfunkel

Lyrics & chords · Original key

_________________

| |

| Capo 4th fret | Note: - I like to play FMaj7 instead of F.

| Standard Tuning | - The 1st C of each break and in the

|_________________| intro I like to add a G on the high e string.

[Intro]

C G F C

1st Verse

C G F C

Fog's rollin' in off the East River bank

Dm7 G7 C Am

Like a shrou- -d it covers Bleecker Street

E7 F

Fills the alleys where men sleep

C G Am

Hides the shepher- -d from the sheep

[Break]

C G F C

2nd Verse

C G F C

Voices leaking from a sad cafe

Dm7 G7 C Am

Smiling face- -s try to understand

E7 F

I saw a shadow touch a shadow's hand

C G Am

On Blee- -cker Street

[Break]

C G F C

3rd Verse

C G F C

A poet reads his crooked rhyme

Dm7 G7 C Am

Holy holee- -y is his sacrament

E7 F

Thirty dollars pays your rent

C G Am

On Blee- -cker Street

[Break]

C G F C

4th Verse

C G F C

I heard a church bell softly chime

Dm7 G7 C Am

In a me- -lody sustai- -ning

E7 F

It's a long road to Canaan

C G Am

On Blee- -cker Street

[Break]

C G F C

[Hummed Verse]

C G F C

C Dm7 Dm7 G7

G7 C Am Am

E7 E7 F F

[Outro]

C G C

Blee- -cker Street

About Bleecker Street Chords by Simon & Garfunkel

Learn how to play Bleecker Street by Simon & Garfunkel with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Bleecker Street chords”, “Bleecker Street guitar chords”, or “Simon & Garfunkel Bleecker Street 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 Bleecker Street chords and for experienced players who want accurate Bleecker Street lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include F, C, G, Dm7, G7, Am.

FAQ — Bleecker Street by Simon & Garfunkel

How do I play "Bleecker Street" by Simon & Garfunkel on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Bleecker Street" by Simon & Garfunkel 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 "Bleecker Street" by Simon & Garfunkel free?

Yes. The chords for "Bleecker Street" by Simon & Garfunkel are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Bleecker Street" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Bleecker Street"?

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

Is "Bleecker Street" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Bleecker Street" by Simon & Garfunkel with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Simon & Garfunkel below.

What key is "Bleecker Street" in?

The chords for "Bleecker Street" show the original chord names (including F, C, G, Dm7, G7, Am). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.