Now playing

Respectable Street

Chords

4.98 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Aminor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

Respectable Street By XTC
[Intro]
B  C#  x 6
[Chorus]
BHeard the neigC#hbor slam his Bcar doC#or
Don't he reBalize thiC#s is ERespectable Street?
BWhat d'you think C#he bought that Bcar for?C#  
'Cause he Brealized tC#his is REespectable Street
[Verse 1]
F#Now they talk about abortion In cosmopolitan proportions to their daughters
BAs they speak of contraception And immaculate receptions on their C#portable
ESony Entertainment Centers
[Chorus]
BHeard the neigC#hbor slam his Bcar doC#or
Don't he reBalize thiC#s is ERespectable Street?
BWhat d'you think C#he bought that Bcar for?C#  
'Cause he Brealized tC#his is REespectable Street
[Verse 2]
F#Now she speaks about diseases And which sex position pleases best her old man
BAvon lady fills the creases When she manages to squeeze in past the C#caravans
That Enever move from their front gardens
[Chorus]
BHeard the neigC#hbor slam his Bcar doC#or
Don't he reBalize thiC#s is ERespectable Street?
BWhat d'you think C#he bought that Bcar for?C#  
'Cause he Brealized tC#his is REespectable Street
[Bridge]
AIt's in the Border of their C#mhedgerowBbs
AIt's in the Bway their curtains C#mopen and cBblose
AIt's in the Blook they give you C#mdown their Bbnose
AAll part of dBecency's C#mjigsaw, I sGuppose
[Solo]
   Am   Cx2
[Verse 3]
GSunday church and they look fetching Saturday night, saw him retching over our fence
CBang the wall for me to turn down I can see them with their stern frown as they Ddispense
The kFind of look that says they're perfect
[Chorus]
CHeard the Dmneighbor slam his Ccar doorDm  
Don't he Crealize tDmhis is Respectable Street?
CWhat d'you thDmink he bought that Ccar for?Dm  
C'Cause he reDmalized this is CRespectablDme Street
He rCealized Dmthis is ReCspectable DmStreet
He rCealized tDmhis is RCespectable DmStreet
He rCealized tDmhis is RCespectable Street

All chords in this song (13)

🎸 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

Respectable Street

by XTC

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

C#m

Respectable Street By XTC

[Intro]

B C# x 6

[Chorus]

B C# B C#

Heard the neighbor slam his car door

B C# E

Don't he realize this is Respectable Street?

B C# B C#

What d'you think he bought that car for?

B C# E

'Cause he realized this is Respectable Street

[Verse 1]

Now they talk about abortion In cosmopolitan proportions to their daughters

B C#

As they speak of contraception And immaculate receptions on their portable

Sony Entertainment Centers

[Chorus]

B C# B C#

Heard the neighbor slam his car door

B C# E

Don't he realize this is Respectable Street?

B C# B C#

What d'you think he bought that car for?

B C# E

'Cause he realized this is Respectable Street

[Verse 2]

Now she speaks about diseases And which sex position pleases best her old man

B C#

Avon lady fills the creases When she manages to squeeze in past the caravans

That never move from their front gardens

[Chorus]

B C# B C#

Heard the neighbor slam his car door

B C# E

Don't he realize this is Respectable Street?

B C# B C#

What d'you think he bought that car for?

B C# E

'Cause he realized this is Respectable Street

[Bridge]

A B C#m Bb

It's in the order of their hedgerows

A B C#m Bb

It's in the way their curtains open and close

A B C#m Bb

It's in the look they give you down their nose

A B C#m G

All part of decency's jigsaw, I suppose

[Solo]

Am C

[Verse 3]

Sunday church and they look fetching Saturday night, saw him retching over our fence

C D

Bang the wall for me to turn down I can see them with their stern frown as they dispense

The kind of look that says they're perfect

[Chorus]

C Dm C Dm

Heard the neighbor slam his car door

C Dm

Don't he realize this is Respectable Street?

C Dm C Dm

What d'you think he bought that car for?

C Dm C Dm

'Cause he realized this is Respectable Street

C Dm C Dm

He realized this is Respectable Street

C Dm C Dm

He realized this is Respectable Street

C Dm C

He realized this is Respectable Street

About Respectable Street Chords by XTC

Learn how to play Respectable Street by XTC with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Respectable Street chords”, “Respectable Street guitar chords”, or “XTC Respectable Street 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 Respectable Street chords and for experienced players who want accurate Respectable Street lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include B, C, C#, E, F#, A.

FAQ — Respectable Street by XTC

How do I play "Respectable Street" by XTC on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Respectable Street" by XTC 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 "Respectable Street" by XTC free?

Yes. The chords for "Respectable Street" by XTC are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Respectable Street" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Respectable Street"?

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

Is "Respectable Street" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Respectable Street" by XTC with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by XTC below.

What key is "Respectable Street" in?

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