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Steel And Glass

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[Intro]
Am(This is a story about your friend and mine
Who is it, who is it, who is it?) 
[Verse 1]
AmThere you stand with your CL.A. tan
                               D                 Fmaj7(Am/C)
And your New York walk and your New York talk
AmYour mother left you when Cyou were small
But you're Dgonna wish you wasn't Fmaj7born at all Am  
[Chorus]
Steel and DglassF  G  
Steel and Amglass
Steel and DglassF  G  
Steel and Amglass
[Interlude]
Am C D Am
[Verse 2]
Your phone don't ring no one answers your call
How does it feel to be off the wall 
[Interlude Again]
Am C D Am
[Verse 3]
Well your mouthpiece squawks as he spreads your lies
But you can't pull strings if your hands are tied
Well your teeth are clean but your mind is capped
You leave your smell like an alley cat 
[Chorus]
Steel and glass
Steel and glass
Steel and glass
Steel and glass
[Outro]
Am

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Steel And Glass

by John Lennon

Lyrics & chords · Original key

[Intro]

(This is a story about your friend and mine

Who is it, who is it, who is it?)

[Verse 1]

Am C

There you stand with your L.A. tan

D Fmaj7 Am/C

()

And your New York walk and your New York talk

Am C

Your mother left you when you were small

D Fmaj7 Am

But you're gonna wish you wasn't born at all

[Chorus]

D F G

Steel and glass

D F G

Steel and glass

[Interlude]

Am C D Am

[Verse 2]

Your phone don't ring no one answers your call

How does it feel to be off the wall

[Interlude Again]

Am C D Am

[Verse 3]

Well your mouthpiece squawks as he spreads your lies

But you can't pull strings if your hands are tied

Well your teeth are clean but your mind is capped

You leave your smell like an alley cat

[Chorus]

Steel and glass

[Outro]

About Steel And Glass Chords by John Lennon

Learn how to play Steel And Glass by John Lennon with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Steel And Glass chords”, “Steel And Glass guitar chords”, or “John Lennon Steel And Glass 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 Steel And Glass chords and for experienced players who want accurate Steel And Glass lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Am, C, A, D, Fmaj7, Am/C.

FAQ — Steel And Glass by John Lennon

How do I play "Steel And Glass" by John Lennon on guitar?

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Can I transpose "Steel And Glass" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Steel And Glass"?

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

Is "Steel And Glass" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Steel And Glass" by John Lennon with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by John Lennon below.

What key is "Steel And Glass" in?

The chords for "Steel And Glass" show the original chord names (including Am, C, A, D, Fmaj7, Am/C). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.