Now playing

Dutchman Falls

Chords

4.73 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Cminor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

1/79

Tempo 80 BPMVol

Sound:

Position

Step 1 / 79Position: 3

1 index2 middle3 ring4 pinkyO openSpace = play/pause

BbOh, in thAe cornfield benAbeath
Hangman GStreet
EbIs a rock with sEome initials
FAnd beneath it is Ebme
I need all Bbyour forgiveneAss and most of your lAboveG  
EbYou see, the hangman
EYou saw hanging
That wasFn't who I wasEb  
       Cm        Bb
But nobody noticed
AbNobody cared but Ebme
E|--------------------|
B|--------------------|
G|--------------------|
D|--------3--5--5\7v--|
A|-----4--------------|
E|--5-----------------|
BbWell, I knew sheA'd been unfaithful
But he kneAbw she had to pGay
EbSo I grew to be Emore like him
FWith each passinEbg of each Day
BbBut I slipped ouAt on some side Road
AbI thoughGt things I'd never dared
EbSo I went to a toolsEhed
FPut shlack in my Ebhand
CmOh, but nobody noticBbed
AbNobody cared but meEb  
Eb7MOh, oh, Cmohhh..C  
Well, I caAbme to touch Dutchman Falls
With my hatchCmet and my dBbog
FWell, she must have raised her hands
I must have cut her down like cake
And you know the man I was
He left me long enough
Was sad enough to say
[Solo]
Eb Ab F
Eb Ab  F
Bb A Ab G
Eb E F Eb
E|---------------------------------------------------------------|
B|---------------------------------------------------------------|
G|--12--12--12--12--12--12--12--12--12--12--12--12--12b14b12-----|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------------------------------------|
E|---------------------------------------------------------------|
E|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
B|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
G|--12-12-12-12h13--13--13--13--13s16--16--16--16--16b17-17b16-----------|
D|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
E|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
E|---------------------------------------|
B|---------------------------------------|
G|--12-12-12-12--12s13-14-13-----10~~----|
D|---------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------------|
E|---------------------------------------|
E|----------------------------------------------------------------------------|
B|--/11--13--11---------------------------------------------------------------|
G|--------------14----------14--12--10--13--15--13--12------------------------|
D|------------------15--17------------------------------12--------------------|
A|----------------------------------------------------------14--10--14--------|
E|----------------------------------------------------------------------------|
E|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
B|------------------------------------------------------------10---------|
G|----------12----------12---------------------------8--10------8--10----|
D|--12--13------13--14------14--15---------------------------------------|
A|-------------------------------------------12/7------------------------|
E|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
BbNow we were a Avirtue
AbIn pride and murder sinG  
EbI have no need for rEedemption
FI had no need for Ebyou
******************************************************
| ~     vibrato
| b     bend
| h     hammer-on
| /     slide-up
******************************************************

All chords in this song (10)

🎸 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

Dutchman Falls

by Dr. Dog

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Eb7M

Bb A Ab

Oh, in the cornfield beneath

Hangman Street

Eb E

Is a rock with some initials

F Eb

And beneath it is me

Bb A Ab G

I need all your forgiveness and most of your love

You see, the hangman

You saw hanging

F Eb

That wasn't who I was

Cm Bb

But nobody noticed

Ab Eb

Nobody cared but me

E|--------------------|

B|--------------------|

G|--------------------|

D|--------3--5--5\7v--|

A|-----4--------------|

E|--5-----------------|

Bb A

Well, I knew she'd been unfaithful

Ab G

But he knew she had to pay

Eb E

So I grew to be more like him

F Eb

With each passing of each Day

Bb A

But I slipped out on some side Road

Ab G

I thought things I'd never dared

Eb E

So I went to a toolshed

F Eb

Put shlack in my hand

Cm Bb

Oh, but nobody noticed

Ab Eb

Nobody cared but me

Eb7M Cm C

Oh, oh, ohhh..

Well, I came to touch Dutchman Falls

Cm Bb

With my hatchet and my dog

Well, she must have raised her hands

I must have cut her down like cake

And you know the man I was

He left me long enough

Was sad enough to say

[Solo]

Eb Ab F

Bb A Ab G

Eb E F Eb

E|---------------------------------------------------------------|

B|---------------------------------------------------------------|

G|--12--12--12--12--12--12--12--12--12--12--12--12--12b14b12-----|

D|---------------------------------------------------------------|

A|---------------------------------------------------------------|

E|---------------------------------------------------------------|

E|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|

B|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|

G|--12-12-12-12h13--13--13--13--13s16--16--16--16--16b17-17b16-----------|

D|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|

A|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|

E|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|

E|---------------------------------------|

B|---------------------------------------|

G|--12-12-12-12--12s13-14-13-----10~~----|

D|---------------------------------------|

A|---------------------------------------|

E|---------------------------------------|

E|----------------------------------------------------------------------------|

B|--/11--13--11---------------------------------------------------------------|

G|--------------14----------14--12--10--13--15--13--12------------------------|

D|------------------15--17------------------------------12--------------------|

A|----------------------------------------------------------14--10--14--------|

E|----------------------------------------------------------------------------|

E|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|

B|------------------------------------------------------------10---------|

G|----------12----------12---------------------------8--10------8--10----|

D|--12--13------13--14------14--15---------------------------------------|

A|-------------------------------------------12/7------------------------|

E|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|

Bb A

Now we were a virtue

Ab G

In pride and murder sin

Eb E

I have no need for redemption

F Eb

I had no need for you

******************************************************

| ~ vibrato

| b bend

| h hammer-on

| / slide-up

******************************************************

About Dutchman Falls Chords by Dr. Dog

Learn how to play Dutchman Falls by Dr. Dog with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Dutchman Falls chords”, “Dutchman Falls guitar chords”, or “Dr. Dog Dutchman Falls 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 Dutchman Falls chords and for experienced players who want accurate Dutchman Falls lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Bb, A, Ab, G, Eb, E.

FAQ — Dutchman Falls by Dr. Dog

How do I play "Dutchman Falls" by Dr. Dog on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Dutchman Falls" by Dr. Dog 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 "Dutchman Falls" by Dr. Dog free?

Yes. The chords for "Dutchman Falls" by Dr. Dog are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Dutchman Falls" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Dutchman Falls"?

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

Is "Dutchman Falls" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Dutchman Falls" by Dr. Dog with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Dr. Dog below.

What key is "Dutchman Falls" in?

The chords for "Dutchman Falls" show the original chord names (including Bb, A, Ab, G, Eb, E). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.