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

Its Tough To Be A God

Chords

4.818 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Font15

KeyOriginal

Chords

Scroll

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

For so long I looked for a half decent chord sheet for this.
[VERSE 1]
i hD7ardly think i'm qualified to Gmcome across all sanctified
i jD7ust don't cut it with the cheruGmbim
the tD7own's already on it's knees Gmbeing worshipped is a breeze
i bEbarely know the Cm7words to any hA7ymnsD7  
[VERSE 2]
lD7isten, if we don't comply Gmwith the locals' wishes
i can sD7ee us being sacrificed or sGmtuffed
lD7et’s be gods, the perks a great Gmel dorado on a plate
lEbocal feeling sCm7hould not be rebA7uffedD7  
[CHORUS 1]
it's Gmtough to be a god, tread where Ebmortals have not trod
be dD7eified when really you're a sGmham
be an oF7bject of deBbvotion, be the F7subject of pBbsalms
it's a G7terrifying notioCmn, all those prayers G7and those salaamsCm  
any nAbormal man would bridle if he's fG7orced to be an idol?
and a Abnormal man's eG7xactly what i Cmam!
[VERSE 3]
aD7ll the same, it's pretty clear the sGmcoundrels don't keep much up here
they D7must have zillions under lock and kGmey
but gD7ods can force them to unleash enGmough to make us nouveau riche
beyEbond our wildest Cm7dreams, so follow A7me!D7  
[VERSE 4]
cD7an't you see i won't relax Gmif religious maniacs
tD7ell me i'm all-powerful and subGmlime
hD7ow can i be their belief wGmhen i'm lying through my teeth?
Ebwhy don't we just Cm7say, "some other tA7ime"?D7  
[CHORUS 2]
it's tGmough to be a god but if you Ebget the peoples' nod
count your blD7essings, keep 'em sweet that's my advGmice
be nirF7vana, be salBbvation, be all tF7hings to all Bbmen
butter G7up your congrCmegation, every G7sunday score a tCmen
the alAbternative is dire, simply frG7ying pan to fire
so sAbign up two new gG7ods for paraCmdise
AbparG7adiCse!

All chords in this song (11)

🎸 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

Its Tough To Be A God

by Elton John

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Cm7

For so long I looked for a half decent chord sheet for this.

[VERSE 1]

D7 Gm

i hardly think i'm qualified to come across all sanctified

D7 Gm

i just don't cut it with the cherubim

D7 Gm

the town's already on it's knees being worshipped is a breeze

Eb Cm7 A7 D7

i barely know the words to any hymns

[VERSE 2]

D7 Gm

listen, if we don't comply with the locals' wishes

D7 Gm

i can see us being sacrificed or stuffed

D7 Gm

let’s be gods, the perks a great el dorado on a plate

Eb Cm7 A7 D7

local feeling should not be rebuffed

[CHORUS 1]

Gm Eb

it's tough to be a god, tread where mortals have not trod

D7 Gm

be deified when really you're a sham

F7 Bb F7 Bb

be an object of devotion, be the subject of psalms

G7 Cm G7 Cm

it's a terrifying notion, all those prayers and those salaams

Ab G7

any normal man would bridle if he's forced to be an idol?

Ab G7 Cm

and a normal man's exactly what i am!

[VERSE 3]

D7 Gm

all the same, it's pretty clear the scoundrels don't keep much up here

D7 Gm

they must have zillions under lock and key

D7 Gm

but gods can force them to unleash enough to make us nouveau riche

Eb Cm7 A7 D7

beyond our wildest dreams, so follow me!

[VERSE 4]

D7 Gm

can't you see i won't relax if religious maniacs

D7 Gm

tell me i'm all-powerful and sublime

D7 Gm

how can i be their belief when i'm lying through my teeth?

Eb Cm7 A7 D7

why don't we just say, "some other time"?

[CHORUS 2]

Gm Eb

it's tough to be a god but if you get the peoples' nod

D7 Gm

count your blessings, keep 'em sweet that's my advice

F7 Bb F7 Bb

be nirvana, be salvation, be all things to all men

G7 Cm G7 Cm

butter up your congregation, every sunday score a ten

Ab G7

the alternative is dire, simply frying pan to fire

Ab G7 Cm

so sign up two new gods for paradise

Ab G7 C

paradise!

About Its Tough To Be A God Chords by Elton John

Learn how to play Its Tough To Be A God by Elton John with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Its Tough To Be A God chords”, “Its Tough To Be A God guitar chords”, or “Elton John Its Tough To Be A God 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 Its Tough To Be A God chords and for experienced players who want accurate Its Tough To Be A God lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D7, Gm, Eb, Cm7, A7, F7.

FAQ — Its Tough To Be A God by Elton John

How do I play "Its Tough To Be A God" by Elton John on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Its Tough To Be A God" by Elton John 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 "Its Tough To Be A God" by Elton John free?

Yes. The chords for "Its Tough To Be A God" by Elton John are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Its Tough To Be A God" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Its Tough To Be A God" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Its Tough To Be A God"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Its Tough To Be A God" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Its Tough To Be A God" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Its Tough To Be A God" by Elton John with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Elton John below.

What key is "Its Tough To Be A God" in?

The chords for "Its Tough To Be A God" show the original chord names (including D7, Gm, Eb, Cm7, A7, F7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.