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

Message To My Girl

Chords

4.997 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Font15

KeyOriginal

Chords

Scroll

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

1/7

Tempo 80 BPMVol

Sound:

Position

Step 1 / 7Position: 2

1 index2 middle3 ring4 pinkyO openSpace = play/pause

Capo 4th Fret
[Chords]
   A7sus2005400
       A9007600
      F#m244222
Fm#Var1  243222
Fm#Var2  242222
Fm#Var3  245222
        Bx24400
        Dxx0232
    Dsus2xx0230
        E022100
       Em022000
        C332010
        A002220
Riff
e|------------------------------|
B|--2-------------------3---2---|
G|------2-------0---2-----------|
D|----------2-------------------|
A|------------------------------|
E|------------------------------|
[Chorus]
A7sus2I don't want to say "I love yA9ou"
A7sus2That would give away too muchA9.
              F#m  F#mVar1    F#mVar2   F#mVar1   F#m  
It's hip to be detached and precious,
                 F#m  F#mVar3 B  
The only thing you feel is vicious.
A7sus2I don't want to say "I want yA9ou"
A7sus2Even though I want you so mucA9h.
              F#m  F#mVar1    F#mVar2   F#mVar1   F#m  
It's wrapped up in conversation,
        F#m  F#mVar3  B  
It's whispered in a hush.
[Verse]
Though I'm Dfrightened by the word,
Think it's Etime I made it heard.
No more empA9ty self possessDsus2ion,
Visions swept A9under the maEmt.
It's no New CYears resolDution,
It's more than tAhat.
[Chorus]
A7sus2Now I wake up A9happy
A7sus2Warm in lovers A9embrace.
   F#m  F#mVar1     F#mVar2    F#mVar1    F#m  
No one else can touch us
         F#m  F#mVar3  B  
While we're in this place.
[Verse]
So I'll sinDg it to the world
This simple Emessage to my girl.
No more empA9ty self possessDsus2ion,
Visions swept A9under the maEmt.
It's no New CYears resolDution,
It's more than tAhat.
Though I'm Dfrightened by the word,
Think it's Etime I made it heard.
So I'll sinDg it to the world
This simple Emessage to my girlA9.
No more empA9ty self possessDsus2ion,
Visions swept A9under the maEmt.
It's no New CYears resolDution,
It's more than tAhat.
Oh there's A9nothing quite aDsus2s real
As the touch oA9f your sweet Emhands.
I can't spenCd the rest Dof my life
Buried in the saAnd

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

Message To My Girl

by Crowded House

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

A7sus2

F#m

Dsus2

Capo 4th Fret

[Chords]

A7sus2

005400

007600

F#m

244222

Fm#Var1 243222

Fm#Var2 242222

Fm#Var3 245222

x24400

xx0232

Dsus2

xx0230

022100

022000

332010

002220

Riff

e|------------------------------|

B|--2-------------------3---2---|

G|------2-------0---2-----------|

D|----------2-------------------|

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

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

[Chorus]

A7sus2 A9

I don't want to say "I love you"

A7sus2 A9

That would give away too much.

F#m F#m F#m F#m F#m

Var1 Var2 Var1

It's hip to be detached and precious,

F#m F#m B

Var3

The only thing you feel is vicious.

A7sus2 A9

I don't want to say "I want you"

A7sus2 A9

Even though I want you so much.

F#m F#m F#m F#m F#m

Var1 Var2 Var1

It's wrapped up in conversation,

F#m F#m B

Var3

It's whispered in a hush.

[Verse]

Though I'm frightened by the word,

Think it's time I made it heard.

A9 Dsus2

No more empty self possession,

A9 Em

Visions swept under the mat.

C D

It's no New Years resolution,

It's more than that.

[Chorus]

A7sus2 A9

Now I wake up happy

A7sus2 A9

Warm in lovers embrace.

F#m F#m F#m F#m F#m

Var1 Var2 Var1

No one else can touch us

F#m F#m B

Var3

While we're in this place.

[Verse]

So I'll sing it to the world

This simple message to my girl.

A9 Dsus2

No more empty self possession,

A9 Em

Visions swept under the mat.

C D

It's no New Years resolution,

It's more than that.

Though I'm frightened by the word,

Think it's time I made it heard.

So I'll sing it to the world

E A9

This simple message to my girl.

A9 Dsus2

No more empty self possession,

A9 Em

Visions swept under the mat.

C D

It's no New Years resolution,

It's more than that.

A9 Dsus2

Oh there's nothing quite as real

A9 Em

As the touch of your sweet hands.

C D

I can't spend the rest of my life

Buried in the sand

About Message To My Girl Chords by Crowded House

Learn how to play Message To My Girl by Crowded House with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Message To My Girl chords”, “Message To My Girl guitar chords”, or “Crowded House Message To My Girl 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 Message To My Girl chords and for experienced players who want accurate Message To My Girl lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include A7sus2, A9, F#m, Fm, B, D.

FAQ — Message To My Girl by Crowded House

How do I play "Message To My Girl" by Crowded House on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Message To My Girl" by Crowded House 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 "Message To My Girl" by Crowded House free?

Yes. The chords for "Message To My Girl" by Crowded House are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Message To My Girl" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Message To My Girl"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Message To My Girl" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Message To My Girl" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Message To My Girl" by Crowded House with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Crowded House below.

What key is "Message To My Girl" in?

The chords for "Message To My Girl" show the original chord names (including A7sus2, A9, F#m, Fm, B, D). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.