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

Is It Really So Strange

Chords

5.038 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Font15

KeyOriginal

Chords

Scroll

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

This is a pretty standard Smiths song.  Of course Marr improvises a lot by
playing the E chord on the fourth fret while he has another guitar playing an
open E chord.  A note: when playing the E chord during the verses, to get
that one note drone, make sure you play the note G on the lower E string and
bend it (with your pinky) to give it that bluesy flavour.
[Intro]
E   E   E   A   B
[Verse 1]
I left the ENorth
I traveled ESouth
I Efound a tiny house
I Acan't help the Bway I feEelE  E  
[Verse 2]
AOh yes Byou can kEick me
And you can Epunch me
And you can bEreak my face
But you Awon't change the Bway I feeEl
 A'Cause I love yoEu
[Chorus]
And is it G#mreally C#mso  F#mstrange?B  E  
Oh, is it G#mreally C#mso  F#mstrange?B  E  
Oh, is it G#mreally so, C#mreally so F#mstrange?B  Bb  A  
I say NO, you say BYES
But you will still cDhange your mind
[Verse 3]
I leDft D#the ESouth
I traveled ENorth
I Egot confused, I killed a horse
I Acan't help the Bway I feeElE  E  
[Verse 4]
AOh yes, Byou can pEunch me
And you can Ebuck me
And you can Ebreak my spine
But you Awon't change the Bway I feEel
 A'Cause I love yEou
[Chorus]
And is it G#mreally C#mso  F#mstrange?B  E  
Oh, is it G#mreally C#mso  F#mstrange?B  E  
Oh, is it G#mreally so, C#mreally so F#mstrange?B  Bb  A  
I say NO, you say BYES
But you will still change your mDind
[Interlude]
D D D# E
E    E    A    B
[Verse 5]
I left the ENorth again
I traveled ESouth again
And I Egot confused, I killed a nun
I Acan't help the Bway I feEelE  E  
I Acan't help the Bway I feEelE  E  
I Acan't help the Bway I feEel
 AI lost my bag in Newport EPagnell
[Outro]
Why is the G#mlast C#mmile the F#mhardest BmileE  
My G#mthroat was C#mdry, with the F#msun in my eyBesE  
And I G#mrealisedC#m, I reaF#mlised   B     Bb   Athat I could never
I could Bnever, never, never Dgo back home aDgaDinD#  E  

All chords in this song (9)

🎸 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

Is It Really So Strange

by The Smiths

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

G#m

C#m

F#m

This is a pretty standard Smiths song. Of course Marr improvises a lot by

playing the E chord on the fourth fret while he has another guitar playing an

open E chord. A note: when playing the E chord during the verses, to get

that one note drone, make sure you play the note G on the lower E string and

bend it (with your pinky) to give it that bluesy flavour.

[Intro]

E E E A B

[Verse 1]

I left the North

I traveled South

I found a tiny house

A B E E E

I can't help the way I feel

[Verse 2]

A B E

Oh yes you can kick me

And you can punch me

And you can break my face

A B E

But you won't change the way I feel

A E

'Cause I love you

[Chorus]

G#m C#m F#m B E

And is it really so strange?

G#m C#m F#m B E

Oh, is it really so strange?

G#m C#m F#m B Bb A

Oh, is it really so, really so strange?

I say NO, you say YES

But you will still change your mind

[Verse 3]

D D# E

I left the South

I traveled North

I got confused, I killed a horse

A B E E E

I can't help the way I feel

[Verse 4]

A B E

Oh yes, you can punch me

And you can buck me

And you can break my spine

A B E

But you won't change the way I feel

A E

'Cause I love you

[Chorus]

G#m C#m F#m B E

And is it really so strange?

G#m C#m F#m B E

Oh, is it really so strange?

G#m C#m F#m B Bb A

Oh, is it really so, really so strange?

I say NO, you say YES

But you will still change your mind

[Interlude]

D D D# E

E E A B

[Verse 5]

I left the North again

I traveled South again

And I got confused, I killed a nun

A B E E E

I can't help the way I feel

A B E E E

I can't help the way I feel

A B E

I can't help the way I feel

A E

I lost my bag in Newport Pagnell

[Outro]

G#m C#m F#m B E

Why is the last mile the hardest mile

G#m C#m F#m B E

My throat was dry, with the sun in my eyes

G#m C#m F#m B Bb A

And I realised, I realised that I could never

B D D D D# E

I could never, never, never go back home again

About Is It Really So Strange Chords by The Smiths

Learn how to play Is It Really So Strange by The Smiths with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Is It Really So Strange chords”, “Is It Really So Strange guitar chords”, or “The Smiths Is It Really So Strange 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 Is It Really So Strange chords and for experienced players who want accurate Is It Really So Strange lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include E, A, G, B, G#m, C#m.

FAQ — Is It Really So Strange by The Smiths

How do I play "Is It Really So Strange" by The Smiths on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Is It Really So Strange" by The Smiths 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 "Is It Really So Strange" by The Smiths free?

Yes. The chords for "Is It Really So Strange" by The Smiths are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Is It Really So Strange" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Is It Really So Strange"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Is It Really So Strange" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Is It Really So Strange" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Is It Really So Strange" by The Smiths with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by The Smiths below.

What key is "Is It Really So Strange" in?

The chords for "Is It Really So Strange" show the original chord names (including E, A, G, B, G#m, C#m). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.