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

Big Sur

Chords

4.534 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Font15

KeyOriginal

Chords

Scroll

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

B E B F# B E B F#
B E B F#
B E B F#
BBehind the wheEel against the road
F#Next to you is central Bcoast
The central Ethought within my mF#ind
Is how to stay within these lC#mines, but still be fF#ree
BBeneath the gEround the giants sBleep and maybe we'F#mre just in their dBreams
The setting sEun with every tuBrn
Above the F#ground the oak trees burn
And they F#weep, for raiBnE  
ABnd for this F#endless coBnversatiEon
BInstigated bF#y the stBarsE  B  
A pocket Eknife an old guitBar
Coffee cF#up a deck of carBds
Corre corrEe dashboarBd feet
Flashlight cF#hildren by the Bstreem
BA box of Ebooks
A book of rBocks
One for the F#birds
One for the Bknots
That I will lEearn how to Btie around this F#day to keep my C#mlife
From F#sliding awayB  E  B  
From this endF#less cBonversatioEn
BInstiF#gated by the stBarsE  
BA little woF#od to keep it Bburning
EFaBcinated F#by it aEll
B E B
B E B F# B
The first Eawake will stoke the coBals
The early F#morning river Brose
The last one Ein, the swing will Bbreak
Stones will F#stack, the kids will C#mmake those lF#ines
BRocks are boxEing by the Bcreek
Again the F#lines begin to sBpeak
Words are bEroken smoke sigBnals will leF#ad us into the light
Into it all anBdE  B  
Always endlesF#s convBersationE  
BImpliF#cated by the stBarsE  
BA little wF#ood to keep it buBrning
EFaBcinated F#by it aEll
And alwBays

All chords in this song (5)

🎸 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

Big Sur

by Jack Johnson

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

C#m

F#m

B E B F# B E B F#

B E B F#

B E

Behind the wheel against the road

F# B

Next to you is central coast

E F#

The central thought within my mind

C#m F#

Is how to stay within these lines, but still be free

B E B F#m B

Beneath the ground the giants sleep and maybe we're just in their dreams

E B

The setting sun with every turn

Above the ground the oak trees burn

F# B E

And they weep, for rain

B F# B E

And for this endless conversation

B F# B E B

Instigated by the stars

E B

A pocket knife an old guitar

F# B

Coffee cup a deck of cards

E B

Corre corre dashboard feet

F# B

Flashlight children by the streem

B E

A box of books

A book of rocks

One for the birds

One for the knots

E B F# C#m

That I will learn how to tie around this day to keep my life

F# B E B

From sliding away

F# B E

From this endless conversation

B F# B E

Instigated by the stars

B F# B

A little wood to keep it burning

E B F# E

Facinated by it all

B E B

B E B F# B

E B

The first awake will stoke the coals

F# B

The early morning river rose

E B

The last one in, the swing will break

F# C#m F#

Stones will stack, the kids will make those lines

B E B

Rocks are boxing by the creek

F# B

Again the lines begin to speak

E B F#

Words are broken smoke signals will lead us into the light

B E B

Into it all and

F# B E

Always endless conversation

B F# B E

Implicated by the stars

B F# B

A little wood to keep it burning

E B F# E

Facinated by it all

And always

About Big Sur Chords by Jack Johnson

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

FAQ — Big Sur by Jack Johnson

How do I play "Big Sur" by Jack Johnson on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Big Sur" by Jack Johnson 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 "Big Sur" by Jack Johnson free?

Yes. The chords for "Big Sur" by Jack Johnson are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Big Sur" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Big Sur"?

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

Is "Big Sur" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Big Sur" by Jack Johnson with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Jack Johnson below.

What key is "Big Sur" in?

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