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

Islands

Chords

4.83 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Font15

KeyOriginal

Chords

Scroll

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

CAT POWER - ISLANDS
album version - THE GREATEST
______________________________
______________________________
[INTRO]
A D E D A
[VERSE ONE]
AI want to rule the islands
And I Dwant to rule the sea
But if Eyou're not coming back
I will Dsleep eteArnalAsus4lyA  
[VERSE TWO]
I don't Awant no heavy diamonds
And Dpearls crush my teeth
I just wanEt my sailor
To Dsail back to Eme
[VERSE THREE]
The Acaptain has a treasure
Says DI hold the key
But Eold mangroves
And Dsweet winds blow
SongAs of you Asus4and   Eme
[VERSE FOUR]
AI want to rule the islands
And I Dwant to rule the sea
But if Eyou're not coming back
I will Dsleep eteArnallyE  A  

All chords in this song (4)

🎸 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

Islands

by Cat Power

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Asus4

CAT POWER - ISLANDS

album version - THE GREATEST

______________________________

[INTRO]

A D E D A

[VERSE ONE]

I want to rule the islands

And I want to rule the sea

But if you're not coming back

D A Asus4 A

I will sleep eternally

[VERSE TWO]

I don't want no heavy diamonds

And pearls crush my teeth

I just want my sailor

D E

To sail back to me

[VERSE THREE]

The captain has a treasure

Says I hold the key

But old mangroves

And sweet winds blow

A Asus4 E

Songs of you and me

[VERSE FOUR]

I want to rule the islands

And I want to rule the sea

But if you're not coming back

D A E A

I will sleep eternally

About Islands Chords by Cat Power

Learn how to play Islands by Cat Power with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Islands chords”, “Islands guitar chords”, or “Cat Power Islands 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 Islands chords and for experienced players who want accurate Islands lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include A, D, E, Asus4.

FAQ — Islands by Cat Power

How do I play "Islands" by Cat Power on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Islands" by Cat Power 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 "Islands" by Cat Power free?

Yes. The chords for "Islands" by Cat Power are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Islands" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Islands"?

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

Is "Islands" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Islands" by Cat Power with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Cat Power below.

What key is "Islands" in?

The chords for "Islands" show the original chord names (including A, D, E, Asus4). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.