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

The Fate Of The Human Carbine

Chords

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Font15

KeyOriginal

Chords

Scroll

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

[Verse 1]
E5Thinks of money all the time
E5Doing it to annoy her
E5She's on his conscience day and night
So he acts   F5     E5    D5like her emploE5yer
[Chorus]
They B5all come and peep through a hole  C5in the wall
  A5Keep the bastards guesE5sing
[Verse 2]
He E5likes to take the long way home
   F5     E5    D5It's another fine deciE5sion
From E5six to seven he'll be all alone
   F5     E5    D5So he turns on televiE5son
[Chorus]
B5Doesn't even notice as the C5hours roll byA5  
Gets lost inside the screen
   E5  B5Watches the film about the eC5vening skyA5  
It was someone else's dreamE5  E5  
[Verse 3]
E5All come peep through F5a holeE5  
D5Keep the bastards guesE5sing
[Chorus]
B5They all come and peek through a C5hole in the wall
  A5Just to watch his heart undresE5sing
B5They all come and peep through a C5hole in the wall
  A5'Cause you look so impresE5sive
[Outro]
Em C Em C
Em

All chords in this song (8)

🎸 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

The Fate Of The Human Carbine

by Cat Power

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

[Verse 1]

Thinks of money all the time

Doing it to annoy her

She's on his conscience day and night

F5 E5 D5 E5

So he acts like her employer

[Chorus]

B5 C5

They all come and peep through a hole in the wall

A5 E5

Keep the bastards guessing

[Verse 2]

He likes to take the long way home

F5 E5 D5 E5

It's another fine decision

From six to seven he'll be all alone

F5 E5 D5 E5

So he turns on televison

[Chorus]

B5 C5 A5

Doesn't even notice as the hours roll by

Gets lost inside the screen

E5 B5 C5 A5

Watches the film about the evening sky

E5 E5

It was someone else's dream

[Verse 3]

E5 F5 E5

All come peep through a hole

D5 E5

Keep the bastards guessing

[Chorus]

B5 C5

They all come and peek through a hole in the wall

A5 E5

Just to watch his heart undressing

B5 C5

They all come and peep through a hole in the wall

A5 E5

'Cause you look so impressive

[Outro]

Em C Em C

About The Fate Of The Human Carbine Chords by Cat Power

Learn how to play The Fate Of The Human Carbine by Cat Power with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “The Fate Of The Human Carbine chords”, “The Fate Of The Human Carbine guitar chords”, or “Cat Power The Fate Of The Human Carbine 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 The Fate Of The Human Carbine chords and for experienced players who want accurate The Fate Of The Human Carbine lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include E5, F5, D5, B5, C5, A5.

FAQ — The Fate Of The Human Carbine by Cat Power

How do I play "The Fate Of The Human Carbine" by Cat Power on guitar?

Open the free chords for "The Fate Of The Human Carbine" 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 "The Fate Of The Human Carbine" by Cat Power free?

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

Can I transpose "The Fate Of The Human Carbine" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "The Fate Of The Human Carbine"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "The Fate Of The Human Carbine" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "The Fate Of The Human Carbine" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "The Fate Of The Human Carbine" 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 "The Fate Of The Human Carbine" in?

The chords for "The Fate Of The Human Carbine" show the original chord names (including E5, F5, D5, B5, C5, A5). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.