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

Barstool

Chords

4.910 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Font15

KeyOriginal

Chords

Scroll

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

[Intro]
...four, five, six
G Am G Am G B7 Em C
[Verse 1]
GOld Man on a AmBar Stool
WGatching tAmv
He got Gup and came B7over to sit clEmoser to mCe
He said Gyou look famAmiliar
To sGomeone I knAmew
But whGen we were yB7our age we were Emolder than yCou
JGimmy was twAmenty
and GI seventAmeen
To Gus there was nB7othing but gEmirls and machCines
JGimmy got mAmarried
And GI went to wAmar
GI still don't knB7ow what we were dEmoing it fCor
[Bridge]
And if you'll Embuy me a drCink
A Emturkey on Cice
Then GI could give yFou some advCiceD  
[Chorus]
You just stGay Amin the bCarD  
For as lGong Amas you cCanD  
Cos' as lEmong as your drB7inking
Then yGou've got the wForld in your hCandAm  D  
[Instrumental]
G Am G Am G B7 Em C
[Verse 2]
There's nGo shame in hAmanging
Your wGorld by a strAming
You knGow there's no hB7arm in not thEminking a thCing
But trGying to find a plAmace for yoursGelf in this wAmorld
Is like trGying to make a wB7ife of an AmEmerican gCirl
[Bridge]
If you'll trEmade me a drCink
For a stEmory or twCo
Then yGou'll know what yFou need to dCoD  
[Chorus]
You just stGay Amin the BCarD  
For as lGong Amas you cCanD  
You know lEmove is for sB7issies
It's wGisky that mFakes you a CmanAm  D  
[Interlude]
G Am G Am G B7 Em C
[Verse 3]
Now the Gold man got Amup
And stGumbled out in the strAmeet
He'd been drGinking all dB7ay and left his bEmar tab with mCe
I dGidn't have the mAmoney
To cGover his bAmill
But I fGound me a mB7an who looked like mEme, younger stCill and said
[Bridge]
BEmuy me a drCink
And I'll tEmell you a tCale
About the Gold man who tFaught me so wCellD  
[Chorus]
Who said
StGay Amin the BCarD  
For as lGong Amas you cCanD  
Well I knEmow your a frB7iend I can tGell by the shFakes in your hCand
You just
StGay Amin the BCarD  
For as lGong Amas you dCareD  
As lEmong as you tB7ipping
Then yGou've got a gFood friend somewhCere

The story behind the song

Gary Jules is an American singer-songwriter, best known for his cover of "Mad World." "Barstool" was released on his album "Greetings from the Side."

AI-written from these sources:Gary Jules — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

🎸 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

Barstool

by Gary Jules

Lyrics & chords · Original key

[Intro]

...four, five, six

G Am G Am G B7 Em C

[Verse 1]

G Am

Old Man on a Bar Stool

G Am

Watching tv

G B7 Em C

He got up and came over to sit closer to me

G Am

He said you look familiar

G Am

To someone I knew

G B7 Em C

But when we were your age we were older than you

G Am

Jimmy was twenty

G Am

and I seventeen

G B7 Em C

To us there was nothing but girls and machines

G Am

Jimmy got married

G Am

And I went to war

G B7 Em C

I still don't know what we were doing it for

[Bridge]

Em C

And if you'll buy me a drink

Em C

A turkey on ice

G F C D

Then I could give you some advice

[Chorus]

G Am C D

You just stay in the bar

G Am C D

For as long as you can

Em B7

Cos' as long as your drinking

G F C Am D

Then you've got the world in your hand

[Instrumental]

G Am G Am G B7 Em C

[Verse 2]

G Am

There's no shame in hanging

G Am

Your world by a string

G B7 Em C

You know there's no harm in not thinking a thing

G Am G Am

But trying to find a place for yourself in this world

G B7 Em C

Is like trying to make a wife of an American girl

[Bridge]

Em C

If you'll trade me a drink

Em C

For a story or two

G F C D

Then you'll know what you need to do

[Chorus]

G Am C D

You just stay in the Bar

G Am C D

For as long as you can

Em B7

You know love is for sissies

G F C Am D

It's wisky that makes you a man

[Interlude]

G Am G Am G B7 Em C

[Verse 3]

G Am

Now the old man got up

G Am

And stumbled out in the street

G B7 Em C

He'd been drinking all day and left his bar tab with me

G Am

I didn't have the money

G Am

To cover his bill

G B7 Em C

But I found me a man who looked like me, younger still and said

[Bridge]

Em C

Buy me a drink

Em C

And I'll tell you a tale

G F C D

About the old man who taught me so well

[Chorus]

Who said

G Am C D

Stay in the Bar

G Am C D

For as long as you can

Em B7 G F C

Well I know your a friend I can tell by the shakes in your hand

You just

G Am C D

Stay in the Bar

G Am C D

For as long as you dare

Em B7

As long as you tipping

G F C

Then you've got a good friend somewhere

About Barstool Chords by Gary Jules

Learn how to play Barstool by Gary Jules with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Barstool chords”, “Barstool guitar chords”, or “Gary Jules Barstool 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 Barstool chords and for experienced players who want accurate Barstool lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, Am, B7, Em, C, A.

FAQ — Barstool by Gary Jules

How do I play "Barstool" by Gary Jules on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Barstool" by Gary Jules 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 "Barstool" by Gary Jules free?

Yes. The chords for "Barstool" by Gary Jules are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Barstool" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Barstool"?

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

Is "Barstool" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Barstool" in?

The chords for "Barstool" show the original chord names (including G, Am, B7, Em, C, A). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.