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Key  D  BPM  95   You Tube  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cC5mW9-avbw
  G=  320033
   [Intro]
Cadd9 G/B D/A D5
Cadd9 G/B D/A D5
Cadd9 G/B D/A D5
Cadd9 G/B D5  D5
   [Verse 1]   
GGive me your hand DI'd like to shake it
GI want to show you I'm your Dfriend.
GYou'll understand Dif I can make it clear
GIts all that matters in the Dend.
   [Chorus]
Put it Bmthere Aif it weighs a Gton,
That's what the Dfather Asaid to his Gyounger son.
I don't Bmcare Aif it weighs a Gton,
As long as Dyou and I are Ahere, put it Bmthere.G  
Long as Dyou and I are Ahere, put it Dthere.
   [Link]
Cadd9 G/B D/A D5
Cadd9 G/B D/A D5
Cadd9 G/B D/A D5
Cadd9 G/B D5  D5
   [Verse 2]
GIf there's a fight DI'd like to fix it,
GI hate to see things go so Dwrong.
GThe darkest night and Dall it's mixed emotions,
Gis getting lighter sing a Dsong.
   [Chorus]
Put it Bmthere Aif it weighs a Gton,
That's what the Dfather Asaid to his Gyounger son.
I don't Bmcare Aif it weighs a Gton,
As long as Dyou and I are Ahere, put it Bmthere.G  
Long as Dyou and I are Ahere, put it Gthere.D  

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The story behind the song

This song is inspired by a heartfelt expression of friendship and comfort Paul McCartney learned from his father: "Put it there if it weighs a ton." It's a message of unwavering support, offering to share the burden with someone struggling. Released on his 1989 album Flowers in the Dirt, the song embodies that steadfast companionship. When you play it, you're channeling that deep, unconditional readiness to stand by a friend.

AI-written from these sources:Put It There — Wikipedia ↗Paul McCartney — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Put It There

by Paul McCartney

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Cadd9

G/B

D/A

Key D BPM 95 You Tube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cC5mW9-avbw

= 320033

[Intro]

Cadd9 G/B D/A D5

Cadd9 G/B D5 D5

[Verse 1]

G D

Give me your hand I'd like to shake it

G D

I want to show you I'm your friend.

G D

You'll understand if I can make it clear

G D

Its all that matters in the end.

[Chorus]

Bm A G

Put it there if it weighs a ton,

D A G

That's what the father said to his younger son.

Bm A G

I don't care if it weighs a ton,

D A Bm G

As long as you and I are here, put it there.

D A D

Long as you and I are here, put it there.

[Link]

Cadd9 G/B D/A D5

Cadd9 G/B D5 D5

[Verse 2]

G D

If there's a fight I'd like to fix it,

G D

I hate to see things go so wrong.

G D

The darkest night and all it's mixed emotions,

G D

is getting lighter sing a song.

[Chorus]

Bm A G

Put it there if it weighs a ton,

D A G

That's what the father said to his younger son.

Bm A G

I don't care if it weighs a ton,

D A Bm G

As long as you and I are here, put it there.

D A G D

Long as you and I are here, put it there.

About Put It There Chords by Paul McCartney

Learn how to play Put It There by Paul McCartney with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Put It There chords”, “Put It There guitar chords”, or “Paul McCartney Put It There 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 Put It There chords and for experienced players who want accurate Put It There lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, G, Cadd9, G/B, D/A, D5.

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What key is "Put It There" in?

The chords for "Put It There" show the original chord names (including D, G, Cadd9, G/B, D/A, D5). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.