Now playing

Pennsylvania Avenue

Chords

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

Pennsylvania Avenue
Recorded by Reckless Kelly
(No Capo)
[Intro]
G G G G G G/F# Em D C Bm Am G
GTo whom it Emmay concern, Cweathers taken a- Dway for the next turn
GDon't you Emthink we can do a little Cbetter thanD  
GThe weight's Emblowin' down, CI'll give ya 4 good Dyears just to turn it a- Ground
And if ya Emdon't I'll take it into Cmy own handsD  
[Chorus]
And I'm gonna Gbuild my Emhouse up on DPennsylvania Ave- Cnue
Gonna Graise my Emflag for Call to seeD  
And I'm gonna Gmake my Emstand up on DPennsylvania Ave- Cnue
GMama G/F#told me EmI could Dbe any Cthing BmI wAmanna bGe
GWhat about a Emman's word what it Cused to meanD  
GBefore the Emradio waves and the Cbig screenD  
GAnd now ya talk about Emhard work and a Csteady handD  
GWe put our Emtrust in you, you better Cstick to the planD  
[Chorus]
Or I'm gonna Gbuild my Emhouse up on DPennsylvania Ave- Cnue
Gonna Graise my Emflag for Call to seeD  
And I'm gonna Gmake my Emstand up on DPennsylvania Ave- Cnue
'Cause Gmama G/F#told me EmI could Dbe any Cthing BmI wAmanna bGe
[Inst]
G Em D C G Em C D
G Em D C G G/F# Em D C Bm Am G
CAnd we're learnin' about hard times and the A- Gmerican dream
DHeard about the dust bowl and the Gwar machine
CAnd we read about generals on the Gbattlefields
AmWe put our trust in them to Cmake our Ddeals
Up on GPennsyl- Dvania CAvenueG  D  C  
[Chorus]
I'm gonna Gbuild my Emhouse up on DPennsylvania Ave- Cnue
Gonna Graise my Emflag for Call to seeD  
And I'm gonna Gmake my Emstand up on DPennsylvania Ave- Cnue
'Cause Gmama G/F#told me EmI could Dbe any Cthing BmI wAmanna bGe
Yeah, Gmama G/F#told me EmI could Dbe any Cthing BmI wAmanna bGe
[Outro]
G Em D C G Em C D
G Em D C G G/F# Em D C Bm Am G
G G/F# Em D C Bm G

All chords in this song (7)

🎸 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

Pennsylvania Avenue

by Reckless Kelly

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

G/F#

Pennsylvania Avenue

Recorded by Reckless Kelly

(No Capo)

[Intro]

G G G G G G/F# Em D C Bm Am G

G Em C D

To whom it may concern, weathers taken a- way for the next turn

G Em C D

Don't you think we can do a little better than

G Em C D G

The weight's blowin' down, I'll give ya 4 good years just to turn it a- round

Em C D

And if ya don't I'll take it into my own hands

[Chorus]

G Em D C

And I'm gonna build my house up on Pennsylvania Ave- nue

G Em C D

Gonna raise my flag for all to see

G Em D C

And I'm gonna make my stand up on Pennsylvania Ave- nue

G G/F# Em D C Bm Am G

Mama told me I could be any thing I wanna be

G Em C D

What about a man's word what it used to mean

G Em C D

Before the radio waves and the big screen

G Em C D

And now ya talk about hard work and a steady hand

G Em C D

We put our trust in you, you better stick to the plan

[Chorus]

G Em D C

Or I'm gonna build my house up on Pennsylvania Ave- nue

G Em C D

Gonna raise my flag for all to see

G Em D C

And I'm gonna make my stand up on Pennsylvania Ave- nue

G G/F# Em D C Bm Am G

'Cause mama told me I could be any thing I wanna be

[Inst]

G Em D C G Em C D

G Em D C G G/F# Em D C Bm Am G

C G

And we're learnin' about hard times and the A- merican dream

D G

Heard about the dust bowl and the war machine

C G

And we read about generals on the battlefields

Am C D

We put our trust in them to make our deals

G D C G D C

Up on Pennsyl- vania Avenue

[Chorus]

G Em D C

I'm gonna build my house up on Pennsylvania Ave- nue

G Em C D

Gonna raise my flag for all to see

G Em D C

And I'm gonna make my stand up on Pennsylvania Ave- nue

G G/F# Em D C Bm Am G

'Cause mama told me I could be any thing I wanna be

G G/F# Em D C Bm Am G

Yeah, mama told me I could be any thing I wanna be

[Outro]

G Em D C G Em C D

G Em D C G G/F# Em D C Bm Am G

G G/F# Em D C Bm G

About Pennsylvania Avenue Chords by Reckless Kelly

Learn how to play Pennsylvania Avenue by Reckless Kelly with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Pennsylvania Avenue chords”, “Pennsylvania Avenue guitar chords”, or “Reckless Kelly Pennsylvania Avenue 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 Pennsylvania Avenue chords and for experienced players who want accurate Pennsylvania Avenue lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, G/F#, Em, D, C, Bm.

FAQ — Pennsylvania Avenue by Reckless Kelly

How do I play "Pennsylvania Avenue" by Reckless Kelly on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Pennsylvania Avenue" by Reckless Kelly 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 "Pennsylvania Avenue" by Reckless Kelly free?

Yes. The chords for "Pennsylvania Avenue" by Reckless Kelly are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Pennsylvania Avenue" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Pennsylvania Avenue"?

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

Is "Pennsylvania Avenue" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Pennsylvania Avenue" by Reckless Kelly with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Reckless Kelly below.

What key is "Pennsylvania Avenue" in?

The chords for "Pennsylvania Avenue" show the original chord names (including G, G/F#, Em, D, C, Bm). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.