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

In A Foreign Land

Chords

4.56 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Font15

KeyOriginal

Chords

Scroll

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

[verse 1]
It was a Amatter of Efact that when I F#mpaid all my C#mtax, 
I held my Eworld in the Dpalm of my Ahand.
AAnd all of my Edebts were causing F#mme to deC#mfect to a Eland of baDnanas and Asand.
[chorus 1]
ASo I Eran, Ayes I Eran, Ayes I Eran to a Dforeign Aland.
AHere I Eam, Ahere I Eam, Ahere I Eam in a Dforeign Aland.
[pre chorus]
I'm Dso Bglad we Amade it, I Dthought we'd Bnever Aland,
I Dgrabbed all my Bcash and deAcided to F#mdash fAar awayE,
[chorus 2]
AFar awaEy, Afar Eaway, Afar Eaway, to a Dforeign Aland.
AHere I Eam, Ahere I Eam, Ahere I Eam in a Dforeign Aland.
[Bridge 1]
AGoodbye to all of the rich man's daughters, 
AGoodbye to my debts now I'm 'way cross the water.
[chorus 3]
AFar Eaway, Afar Eaway, Afar Eaway, in a Dforeign Aland.
AHere I Eam, Ahere I Eam, Ahere I Eam in a Dforeign Aland.
[refrain 1]
ALa la, la la la la, la la la la la la    A  E  A  E  D  A  
[verse 2]
APlease tell my Emother and F#mall my ex-C#mlovers that I've Efinally Dmade the Agrade.
APlease tell my Edebtors and the F#mmoney colC#mlectors 
That Eall of my Dbills will be Apaid some Eday.
[chorus 4]
AI'm aEway, AI'm awEay, AI'm aEway in a Dforeign Aland
[refain 2]
GAoodbye champagne and caviar set, I wanna slum and drink all the rum I
can get.
[chorus 5]
AI'm Eaway, AI'm aEway, AI'm Eaway in a Dforeign Aland
AHere I Eam, Ahere I Eam, Ahere I Eam in a Dforeign Aland.
But DI'm out oBf my jack aAnd I can'F#mt go bacAk.
AI'm Eaway, Afar Eaway, Afar Eaway in a Dforeign Aland.
[outro]
ALa la, la la la la, la la la la la la ...

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

In A Foreign Land

by The Kinks

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

F#m

C#m

[verse 1]

A E F#m C#m

It was a matter of fact that when I paid all my tax,

E D A

I held my world in the palm of my hand.

A E F#m C#m E D A

And all of my debts were causing me to defect to a land of bananas and sand.

[chorus 1]

A E A E A E D A

So I ran, yes I ran, yes I ran to a foreign land.

A E A E A E D A

Here I am, here I am, here I am in a foreign land.

[pre chorus]

D B A D B A

I'm so glad we made it, I thought we'd never land,

D B A F#m A E

I grabbed all my cash and decided to dash far away,

[chorus 2]

A E A E A E D A

Far away, far away, far away, to a foreign land.

A E A E A E D A

Here I am, here I am, here I am in a foreign land.

[Bridge 1]

Goodbye to all of the rich man's daughters,

Goodbye to my debts now I'm 'way cross the water.

[chorus 3]

A E A E A E D A

Far away, far away, far away, in a foreign land.

A E A E A E D A

Here I am, here I am, here I am in a foreign land.

[refrain 1]

A A E A E D A

La la, la la la la, la la la la la la

[verse 2]

A E F#m C#m E D A

Please tell my mother and all my ex-lovers that I've finally made the grade.

A E F#m C#m

Please tell my debtors and the money collectors

E D A E

That all of my bills will be paid some day.

[chorus 4]

A E A E A E D A

I'm away, I'm away, I'm away in a foreign land

[refain 2]

Goodbye champagne and caviar set, I wanna slum and drink all the rum I

can get.

[chorus 5]

A E A E A E D A

I'm away, I'm away, I'm away in a foreign land

A E A E A E D A

Here I am, here I am, here I am in a foreign land.

D B A F#m A

But I'm out of my jack and I can't go back.

A E A E A E D A

I'm away, far away, far away in a foreign land.

[outro]

La la, la la la la, la la la la la la ...

About In A Foreign Land Chords by The Kinks

Learn how to play In A Foreign Land by The Kinks with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “In A Foreign Land chords”, “In A Foreign Land guitar chords”, or “The Kinks In A Foreign Land 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 In A Foreign Land chords and for experienced players who want accurate In A Foreign Land lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include A, E, F#m, C#m, D, B.

FAQ — In A Foreign Land by The Kinks

How do I play "In A Foreign Land" by The Kinks on guitar?

Open the free chords for "In A Foreign Land" by The Kinks 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 "In A Foreign Land" by The Kinks free?

Yes. The chords for "In A Foreign Land" by The Kinks are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "In A Foreign Land" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "In A Foreign Land"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "In A Foreign Land" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "In A Foreign Land" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "In A Foreign Land" by The Kinks with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by The Kinks below.

What key is "In A Foreign Land" in?

The chords for "In A Foreign Land" show the original chord names (including A, E, F#m, C#m, D, B). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.