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

How Can I Sing Like A Girl

Chords

4.79 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Font15

KeyOriginal

Chords

Scroll

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

Intro Chords:
(   E    B    E   F#)
Verse 1:
EBirds are Bcalling to Esing aF#long
EBut my Bwindow's Epainted F#shut
EAnd all that Byear of Echorus F#taught me
EIs out of Bstyle and Elong forF#got
Chorus:
BHow Ecan I F#sing like a Bgirl,
EAnd F#not be Bstigmatized
EBy the F#rest of the Bworld?E  F#  
Tell me Bhow Ecan I F#sing like a Bgirl,E  
And F#not be obBjectified
EAs if F#I were a girl?
Post Chorus:
D#I want to G#raise my freak flag
EHigher and Ehigher and
D#I want to G#raise my freak flag
EAnd never be alone
ENever be alone
Verse 2:
EFrom the Bwatchtowers EI've been F#spotted
EFingers Bpointing at Emy F#mouth
ESpotlights Bturn and Epivot tF#owards me
EBut I Bdare not Emake a F#sound
Chorus:
Post Chorus:
Chorus:
Outro:
BHow Ecan I F#sing like a Bgirl?
BHow Ecan I F#sing like a Bgirl?
BHow Ecan I F#sing like a Bgirl?
BHow Ecan I F#sing like a Bgirl?

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

How Can I Sing Like A Girl

by They Might Be Giants

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Intro Chords:

E B E F#

( )

Verse 1:

E B E F#

Birds are calling to sing along

E B E F#

But my window's painted shut

E B E F#

And all that year of chorus taught me

E B E F#

Is out of style and long forgot

Chorus:

B E F# B

How can I sing like a girl,

E F# B

And not be stigmatized

E F# B E F#

By the rest of the world?

B E F# B E

Tell me how can I sing like a girl,

F# B

And not be objectified

E F#

As if I were a girl?

Post Chorus:

D# G#

I want to raise my freak flag

E E

Higher and higher and

D# G#

I want to raise my freak flag

And never be alone

Never be alone

Verse 2:

E B E F#

From the watchtowers I've been spotted

E B E F#

Fingers pointing at my mouth

E B E F#

Spotlights turn and pivot towards me

E B E F#

But I dare not make a sound

Chorus:

Post Chorus:

Chorus:

Outro:

B E F# B

How can I sing like a girl?

B E F# B

How can I sing like a girl?

B E F# B

How can I sing like a girl?

B E F# B

How can I sing like a girl?

About How Can I Sing Like A Girl Chords by They Might Be Giants

Learn how to play How Can I Sing Like A Girl by They Might Be Giants with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “How Can I Sing Like A Girl chords”, “How Can I Sing Like A Girl guitar chords”, or “They Might Be Giants How Can I Sing Like A Girl 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 How Can I Sing Like A Girl chords and for experienced players who want accurate How Can I Sing Like A Girl lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include E, B, F#, D#, G#.

FAQ — How Can I Sing Like A Girl by They Might Be Giants

How do I play "How Can I Sing Like A Girl" by They Might Be Giants on guitar?

Open the free chords for "How Can I Sing Like A Girl" by They Might Be Giants 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 "How Can I Sing Like A Girl" by They Might Be Giants free?

Yes. The chords for "How Can I Sing Like A Girl" by They Might Be Giants are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "How Can I Sing Like A Girl" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "How Can I Sing Like A Girl" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "How Can I Sing Like A Girl"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "How Can I Sing Like A Girl" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "How Can I Sing Like A Girl" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "How Can I Sing Like A Girl" by They Might Be Giants with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by They Might Be Giants below.

What key is "How Can I Sing Like A Girl" in?

The chords for "How Can I Sing Like A Girl" show the original chord names (including E, B, F#, D#, G#). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.