Now playing

Cleaning My Gun

Chords

4.617 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

Capo 2
[Intro]
B Asus2 B Asus2
B Asus2 B Asus2
[Verse]
I keep a Bweather eye on the horizon, back to the wall
I like to know who's coming through thAsus2e door, that's Eall
BIt's the old Army Etraining, Bkickin' Ein
BI'm not complEaining, it's the Asus2world we live inB  Asus2  B  Asus2  
BBlarney and Malarkey, they're a devious firm
They'll take you to the cleaners, Asus2let you bEurn
BThe help is breaking Edishes in the Bkitchen, thanks a Elot
BWe hired the worst Edishwasher this Asus2place ever gotB  Asus2  B  Asus2  
[Chorus]
EHidden below the radar, they want Asus2to spoil our funB  Asus2  B  Asus2  
F#In the meantimeD,   E    D   EI'm cleaning my gunB  Asus2  B  Asus2  
[Verse]
BRemember it got so cold ice froze up the tank
We lit a fire beneath her Asus2just so she would Ecrank
Keep a Bweather eye on the Ehorizon
Tap my Bstormglass now and Ethen
I've got a Bcase of Old DamEnation for when Asus2you get here, my frienBdAsus2  B  Asus2  
[Chorus]
EWe can have ourselves a party Asus2before they comBeAsus2  B  Asus2  
F#In the meantimeD,   E    D   EI'm cleaning my gunB  Asus2  B  Asus2  
[Solo]
B Asus2 E B E B E B E Asus2 B Asus2 B Asus2
[Bridge]
EWe had women and a mirror ball, we had a Bdee jay
EUsed to eat pretty much all that Bcame his way
EEver since the goons came in and Btook apart the place
C#I keep a tyre iron in the corner, F#just in case
[Verse]
BI gave you a magic bullet on a little chain
to keep you safe from the chilly winds and Asus2out of the rEain
BWe're gonna might need Ebullets Bshould we get Estuck
BAny which Eway, we're going to Asus2need a little luckB  Asus2  B  Asus2  
[Chorus]
EYou can still get gas in Heaven, and a Asus2drink in Kingdom ComBeAsus2  B  Asus2  
F#In the meantimeD,   E    D   EI'm cleaning my gunB  Asus2  B  Asus2  
[Outro]
B Asus2 B Asus2
B Asus2 B Asus2
B Asus2 B Asus2
B Asus2 B Asus2
B Asus2 B Asus2
B Asus2 B Asus2
B Asus2 B Asus2
B

All chords in this song (6)

🎸 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

Cleaning My Gun

by Mark Knopfler

Lyrics & chords · Original key · Capo on fret 2 (as written in this song)

Chords in this song · guitar

Asus2

Capo 2

[Intro]

B Asus2 B Asus2

[Verse]

I keep a weather eye on the horizon, back to the wall

Asus2 E

I like to know who's coming through the door, that's all

B E B E

It's the old Army training, kickin' in

B E Asus2 B Asus2 B Asus2

I'm not complaining, it's the world we live in

Blarney and Malarkey, they're a devious firm

Asus2 E

They'll take you to the cleaners, let you burn

B E B E

The help is breaking dishes in the kitchen, thanks a lot

B E Asus2 B Asus2 B Asus2

We hired the worst dishwasher this place ever got

[Chorus]

E Asus2 B Asus2 B Asus2

Hidden below the radar, they want to spoil our fun

F# D E D E B Asus2 B Asus2

In the meantime, I'm cleaning my gun

[Verse]

Remember it got so cold ice froze up the tank

Asus2 E

We lit a fire beneath her just so she would crank

B E

Keep a weather eye on the horizon

B E

Tap my stormglass now and then

B E Asus2 B Asus2 B Asus2

I've got a case of Old Damnation for when you get here, my friend

[Chorus]

E Asus2 B Asus2 B Asus2

We can have ourselves a party before they come

F# D E D E B Asus2 B Asus2

In the meantime, I'm cleaning my gun

[Solo]

B Asus2 E B E B E B E Asus2 B Asus2 B Asus2

[Bridge]

E B

We had women and a mirror ball, we had a dee jay

E B

Used to eat pretty much all that came his way

E B

Ever since the goons came in and took apart the place

C# F#

I keep a tyre iron in the corner, just in case

[Verse]

I gave you a magic bullet on a little chain

Asus2 E

to keep you safe from the chilly winds and out of the rain

B E B E

We're gonna might need bullets should we get stuck

B E Asus2 B Asus2 B Asus2

Any which way, we're going to need a little luck

[Chorus]

E Asus2 B Asus2 B Asus2

You can still get gas in Heaven, and a drink in Kingdom Come

F# D E D E B Asus2 B Asus2

In the meantime, I'm cleaning my gun

[Outro]

B Asus2 B Asus2

About Cleaning My Gun Chords by Mark Knopfler

Learn how to play Cleaning My Gun by Mark Knopfler with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Cleaning My Gun chords”, “Cleaning My Gun guitar chords”, or “Mark Knopfler Cleaning My Gun 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 Cleaning My Gun chords and for experienced players who want accurate Cleaning My Gun lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include B, Asus2, E, F#, D, C#.

FAQ — Cleaning My Gun by Mark Knopfler

How do I play "Cleaning My Gun" by Mark Knopfler on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Cleaning My Gun" by Mark Knopfler 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 "Cleaning My Gun" by Mark Knopfler free?

Yes. The chords for "Cleaning My Gun" by Mark Knopfler are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Cleaning My Gun" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Cleaning My Gun"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Cleaning My Gun" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Cleaning My Gun" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Cleaning My Gun" by Mark Knopfler with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Mark Knopfler below.

What key is "Cleaning My Gun" in?

The chords for "Cleaning My Gun" show the original chord names (including B, Asus2, E, F#, D, C#). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.