Now playing

37 Hours

Chords

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Cmajor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

[Verse 1]
FBy Abnow I should Ebknow where you're Abgoing, Fby Abnow I Ebshould but I Gdon'tG  
Fyou're better Aboff wherEbever you are Aboff to,    F  Abagile or EbstonedG  G  
FBy Abnow I should Ebwake you when i'm Abhungry, Fright Abnow I Ebshould but i'm GnotG  
Fwe could Abbe Eba silkworm Abtightrope, Fwe Abcould but we're EbnotG  G  
[Chorus 1]
DmI don't want Cthis to be oGver, you're Cwhat I do
Dmevery Cday the only Gthing that makes Cany sense, your Gliver twisting Clogic's
Dmfar and aCway the smartest GthingG  
CI don't Bbknow where GI Fam, Cplus I don't Bbknow when I Fam
Dm'cause you inFsist on using Cfucked up miliGtary timeG  
Dm'cause you are Fbetter off aCloneG  
[Chorus 2]
I've Dmbeen right Fhere for G37 Dmhours, I've Dmbeen right Fhere for G37 Dmhours
[Verse 2]
FI Abdropped a Ebcigarette in my Abshoe, Fand Abdove in the EbwaterG  G  
Fthen I Abswam Ebtill my hair Abdreaded, Flike Abflying on EbfireG  G  
Fthat Abday I Ebquit smoking and Abswimming, Fi'd Abheard some adEbvice from aGboveG  
Fducking Abunder, Ebcramming it Abin, Fisn't Abfalling in EbloveG  G  
[Chorus 1]
DmI don't want Cthis to be oGver, you're Cwhat I do
Dmevery Cday the only Gthing that makes Cany sense, your Gliver twisting Clogic's
Dmfar and aCway the smartest GthingG  
CI don't Bbknow where GI Fam, Cplus I don't Bbknow when I Fam
Dm'cause you inFsist on using Cfucked up miliGtary timeG  
Dm'cause you are Fbetter off aCloneG  
[Chorus 2]
I've Dmbeen right Fhere for G37 Dmhours, I've Dmbeen right Fhere for G37 Dmhours

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

37 Hours

by Kristin Hersh

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

[Verse 1]

F Ab Eb Ab F Ab Eb G G

By now I should know where you're going, by now I should but I don't

F Ab Eb Ab F Ab Eb G G

you're better off wherever you are off to, agile or stoned

F Ab Eb Ab F Ab Eb G G

By now I should wake you when i'm hungry, right now I should but i'm not

F Ab Eb Ab F Ab Eb G G

we could be a silkworm tightrope, we could but we're not

[Chorus 1]

Dm C G C

I don't want this to be over, you're what I do

Dm C G C G C

every day the only thing that makes any sense, your liver twisting logic's

Dm C G G

far and away the smartest thing

C Bb G F C Bb F

I don't know where I am, plus I don't know when I am

Dm F C G G

'cause you insist on using fucked up military time

Dm F C G

'cause you are better off alone

[Chorus 2]

Dm F G Dm Dm F G Dm

I've been right here for 37 hours, I've been right here for 37 hours

[Verse 2]

F Ab Eb Ab F Ab Eb G G

I dropped a cigarette in my shoe, and dove in the water

F Ab Eb Ab F Ab Eb G G

then I swam till my hair dreaded, like flying on fire

F Ab Eb Ab F Ab Eb G G

that day I quit smoking and swimming, i'd heard some advice from above

F Ab Eb Ab F Ab Eb G G

ducking under, cramming it in, isn't falling in love

[Chorus 1]

Dm C G C

I don't want this to be over, you're what I do

Dm C G C G C

every day the only thing that makes any sense, your liver twisting logic's

Dm C G G

far and away the smartest thing

C Bb G F C Bb F

I don't know where I am, plus I don't know when I am

Dm F C G G

'cause you insist on using fucked up military time

Dm F C G

'cause you are better off alone

[Chorus 2]

Dm F G Dm Dm F G Dm

I've been right here for 37 hours, I've been right here for 37 hours

About 37 Hours Chords by Kristin Hersh

Learn how to play 37 Hours by Kristin Hersh with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “37 Hours chords”, “37 Hours guitar chords”, or “Kristin Hersh 37 Hours 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 37 Hours chords and for experienced players who want accurate 37 Hours lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include F, Ab, Eb, G, Dm, C.

FAQ — 37 Hours by Kristin Hersh

How do I play "37 Hours" by Kristin Hersh on guitar?

Open the free chords for "37 Hours" by Kristin Hersh 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 "37 Hours" by Kristin Hersh free?

Yes. The chords for "37 Hours" by Kristin Hersh are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "37 Hours" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "37 Hours" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "37 Hours"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "37 Hours" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "37 Hours" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "37 Hours" by Kristin Hersh with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Kristin Hersh below.

What key is "37 Hours" in?

The chords for "37 Hours" show the original chord names (including F, Ab, Eb, G, Dm, C). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.