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#----------------------------------PLEASE NOTE---------------------------------#
#------------------------------------------------------------------------------##
#
Curmudgeon by NIRVANA
Written by Kurt Cobain
from DaNnY
e-mail:[email protected]
Key=
Tune 1/2 step down
( Eb   Ab   Db   Gb   Bb  Eb)
WHEN HE STOPS WITH THE WAH WAH PLAY::        ^^^^^^^     ***
E@@@                                        ^        ^    ^^^^
B@@@                                                     8        (8)/ 4
E@@@
i can handle on the mantle
im not sad--till im home
'tis the season-im all reason
i have seen and i have grown
chorus(with variation)
shes at the seams
she dont need(3x)
in the seems(3x)
she dont need
not the seems
im a lecher on the planter
ive set something in the garden
in the handle on the mantle
im not Santa-im not God
chorus
(solo)
my model lady -can u save me
its the sulfur i have drunk
tis the season im all reason
ive got fleas so go home
chorus

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Curmudgeon

by Nirvana

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#----------------------------------PLEASE NOTE---------------------------------#

#------------------------------------------------------------------------------##

Curmudgeon by NIRVANA

Written by Kurt Cobain

from DaNnY

e-mail:[email protected]

Key=

Tune 1/2 step down

Eb Ab Db Gb Bb Eb

( )

WHEN HE STOPS WITH THE WAH WAH PLAY:: ^^^^^^^ ***

@@@ ^ ^ ^^^^

B@@@ 8 (8)/ 4

@@@

i can handle on the mantle

im not sad--till im home

'tis the season-im all reason

i have seen and i have grown

chorus(with variation)

shes at the seams

she dont need(3x)

in the seems(3x)

she dont need

not the seems

im a lecher on the planter

ive set something in the garden

in the handle on the mantle

im not Santa-im not God

chorus

(solo)

my model lady -can u save me

its the sulfur i have drunk

tis the season im all reason

ive got fleas so go home

chorus

About Curmudgeon Chords by Nirvana

Learn how to play Curmudgeon by Nirvana with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Curmudgeon chords”, “Curmudgeon guitar chords”, or “Nirvana Curmudgeon 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 Curmudgeon chords and for experienced players who want accurate Curmudgeon lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Eb, Ab, Db, Gb, Bb, E.

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Is "Curmudgeon" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Curmudgeon" in?

The chords for "Curmudgeon" show the original chord names (including Eb, Ab, Db, Gb, Bb, E). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.