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

Stranger

Chords

5.027 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Font15

KeyOriginal

Chords

Scroll

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

[Chorus]
CI-ID-I, Gthings have never been Cstranger
CI-ID-I, Gthings are gonna stay sCtrange
CI-ID-I, I reGmember life as a sCtranger
CI-ID-I, but things chaGngeC  G  
G C G
C Em
G D G
[Verse 1]
  G    C    GAnother night indoors,
  G    C    GAnother sign of ClifeEm-ife
GWobbling up Dthrough the Gfloor
  G    C    GYou and Kidada
  G    C    GOoh, I might get Clow, low, lEmow
But Gnow I'm too hDigh to kGnow
 GThe sound of yCou and your Gsister
I couldn't Gface these Cdays aGlone
You got the Cright light, Emcandles burning
We Gdon't need the moon DanyGmore
 GI used to looCk for an anGswer
I used to Gknock on evCery dGoor
But you got the Cwave on, mEmusic playing
GDon't need to look aDnymGore
[Chorus]
CI-ID-I, Gthings have never been Cstranger
CI-ID-I, Gthings are gonna stay sCtrange
CI-ID-I, I reGmember life as a stCranger
CI-ID-I, but things change
[Verse 2]
  G    C    GYou and Kidada
  G    C    GOoh, the lights get Clow, low, Emlow
And GI got nowDhere to Ggo
 GI used to Cfreeze on the Gdance floor
I watched the Gicebergs Cfrom the Gshore
But you got the Cheat on, Emkettle screaming
GDon't need to Dfreeze anyGmore
[Solo]
G C G
G C G
C Em
G D G
[Chorus]
CI-ID-I, Gthings have never been Cstranger
CI-ID-I, Gthings are gonna stay sCtrange
CI-ID-I, I reGmember life as a stCranger
CI-ID-I, but things change
[Bridge]
 GWho knows the Creason that kDindness lost its Ghold?
 GThose better Cangels confAmined to minor Droles
 GI left the Cwilding, wilding, Dwilding days of Gold
 GYour house is Cwarmer the Amwilderness is Dcold
[Chorus]
  C    D    GThings have never been sCtranger
  C    D    GThings are gonna stay sCtrange
CI-ID-I, I reGmember life as a stCranger
CI-ID-I, but things chGangeC  
  C    D   GThings have never been stCranger
  C    D   GThings are gonna stay stCrange
  C    D   GI remember life as a sCtranger
CI-I-DI, but things Gchange
[Outro]
  G    COohD  
GThings have never been stCranger (Ooh)D  G  
GThings are gonna stay stCrange (OohD)G  
GI remember life as a stCranger (I-I-DI...)G  

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

Stranger

by Vampire Weekend

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

[Chorus]

C D G C

I-I-I, things have never been stranger

C D G C

I-I-I, things are gonna stay strange

C D G C

I-I-I, I remember life as a stranger

C D G C G

I-I-I, but things change

G C G

C Em

G D G

[Verse 1]

G C G

Another night indoors,

G C G C Em

Another sign of life-ife

G D G

Wobbling up through the floor

G C G

You and Kidada

G C G C Em

Ooh, I might get low, low, low

G D G

But now I'm too high to know

G C G

The sound of you and your sister

G C G

I couldn't face these days alone

C Em

You got the right light, candles burning

G D G

We don't need the moon anymore

G C G

I used to look for an answer

G C G

I used to knock on every door

C Em

But you got the wave on, music playing

G D G

Don't need to look anymore

[Chorus]

C D G C

I-I-I, things have never been stranger

C D G C

I-I-I, things are gonna stay strange

C D G C

I-I-I, I remember life as a stranger

C D

I-I-I, but things change

[Verse 2]

G C G

You and Kidada

G C G C Em

Ooh, the lights get low, low, low

G D G

And I got nowhere to go

G C G

I used to freeze on the dance floor

G C G

I watched the icebergs from the shore

C Em

But you got the heat on, kettle screaming

G D G

Don't need to freeze anymore

[Solo]

G C G

C Em

G D G

[Chorus]

C D G C

I-I-I, things have never been stranger

C D G C

I-I-I, things are gonna stay strange

C D G C

I-I-I, I remember life as a stranger

C D

I-I-I, but things change

[Bridge]

G C D G

Who knows the reason that kindness lost its hold?

G C Am D

Those better angels confined to minor roles

G C D G

I left the wilding, wilding, wilding days of old

G C Am D

Your house is warmer the wilderness is cold

[Chorus]

C D G C

Things have never been stranger

C D G C

Things are gonna stay strange

C D G C

I-I-I, I remember life as a stranger

C D G C

I-I-I, but things change

C D G C

Things have never been stranger

C D G C

Things are gonna stay strange

C D G C

I remember life as a stranger

C D G

I-I-I, but things change

[Outro]

G C D

Ooh

G C D G

Things have never been stranger (Ooh)

G C D G

Things are gonna stay strange (Ooh)

G C D G

I remember life as a stranger (I-I-I...)

About Stranger Chords by Vampire Weekend

Learn how to play Stranger by Vampire Weekend with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Stranger chords”, “Stranger guitar chords”, or “Vampire Weekend Stranger 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 Stranger chords and for experienced players who want accurate Stranger lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, D, G, Em, Am.

FAQ — Stranger by Vampire Weekend

How do I play "Stranger" by Vampire Weekend on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Stranger" by Vampire Weekend 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 "Stranger" by Vampire Weekend free?

Yes. The chords for "Stranger" by Vampire Weekend are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Stranger" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Stranger"?

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

Is "Stranger" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Stranger" in?

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