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

Ringneck Loon

Chords

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Font15

KeyOriginal

Chords

Scroll

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

Gordon Lightfoot - Ringneck Loon
CAPO: 5th Fret
[INTRO:]   G     C    G     C  G  
[CHORUS:]
Hear the call of the Cringneck loonG  
Hear the sound he will Fbe home Csoon 
GHear the cry in the FafterCnoon
[VERSE 1:]
Ringneck loon Ghe knows best C  
He's a loon and he Fdon't care less
CRingneck loon aGway off shoreC  
How could anybody Fask for moreC  
[CHORUS:]
GHear the call of the Cringneck loonG  
Hear the sound he will Fbe home Csoon 
GHear the cry in the FafterCnoon
[VERSE 2:]
Ringneck loon, Ghe can't restC  
He's a loon and he Fdon't care less 
CRingneck loon aGround the bendC  
Been a loon since he Fdon't know whenC  
[BRIDGE:]
GHear the call of the Fringneck Cloon
[VERSE 3:]
City life is Gwhat I seeC  
City life is the Flife for me 
CRingneck loon, Ghe knows bestC  
He's a loon and he Fdon't care lessC  
[CHORUS:]
GHear the cry of the Cringneck loonG  
Hear the sound he will Fbe here Csoon 
GHear the cry in the FafterCnoon
[VERSE 4:]
Ringneck loon, Gyou can't restC  
You're a loonie and you Fdon't care less 
CRingneck loon, Gmy old friendC  
Been a loon since he Fdon't know whenC  
[BRIDGE:]
GHear the call of the Fringneck Cloon
[VERSE 5:]
City life is Gwhat I seeC  
City life is the Flife for me 
CRingneck loon, aGway off shoreC  
How could anybody Fask for moreC  
[CHORUS:]
GHear the cry of the Cringneck loonG  
Hear the sound he will Fbe home Csoon 
GHear the cry in the FafterCnoon
[OUTRO:]   C    G    C    F  C  

All chords in this song (3)

🎸 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

Ringneck Loon

by Gordon Lightfoot

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Gordon Lightfoot - Ringneck Loon

CAPO: 5th Fret

G C G C G

[INTRO:]

[CHORUS:]

C G

Hear the call of the ringneck loon

F C

Hear the sound he will be home soon

G F C

Hear the cry in the afternoon

[VERSE 1:]

G C

Ringneck loon he knows best

He's a loon and he don't care less

C G C

Ringneck loon away off shore

F C

How could anybody ask for more

[CHORUS:]

G C G

Hear the call of the ringneck loon

F C

Hear the sound he will be home soon

G F C

Hear the cry in the afternoon

[VERSE 2:]

G C

Ringneck loon, he can't rest

He's a loon and he don't care less

C G C

Ringneck loon around the bend

F C

Been a loon since he don't know when

[BRIDGE:]

G F C

Hear the call of the ringneck loon

[VERSE 3:]

G C

City life is what I see

City life is the life for me

C G C

Ringneck loon, he knows best

F C

He's a loon and he don't care less

[CHORUS:]

G C G

Hear the cry of the ringneck loon

F C

Hear the sound he will be here soon

G F C

Hear the cry in the afternoon

[VERSE 4:]

G C

Ringneck loon, you can't rest

You're a loonie and you don't care less

C G C

Ringneck loon, my old friend

F C

Been a loon since he don't know when

[BRIDGE:]

G F C

Hear the call of the ringneck loon

[VERSE 5:]

G C

City life is what I see

City life is the life for me

C G C

Ringneck loon, away off shore

F C

How could anybody ask for more

[CHORUS:]

G C G

Hear the cry of the ringneck loon

F C

Hear the sound he will be home soon

G F C

Hear the cry in the afternoon

C G C F C

[OUTRO:]

About Ringneck Loon Chords by Gordon Lightfoot

Learn how to play Ringneck Loon by Gordon Lightfoot with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Ringneck Loon chords”, “Ringneck Loon guitar chords”, or “Gordon Lightfoot Ringneck Loon 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 Ringneck Loon chords and for experienced players who want accurate Ringneck Loon lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, C, F.

FAQ — Ringneck Loon by Gordon Lightfoot

How do I play "Ringneck Loon" by Gordon Lightfoot on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Ringneck Loon" by Gordon Lightfoot 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 "Ringneck Loon" by Gordon Lightfoot free?

Yes. The chords for "Ringneck Loon" by Gordon Lightfoot are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Ringneck Loon" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Ringneck Loon"?

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

Is "Ringneck Loon" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Ringneck Loon" by Gordon Lightfoot with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Gordon Lightfoot below.

What key is "Ringneck Loon" in?

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