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

Cigarette Of A Single Man

Chords

4.77 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Font15

KeyOriginal

Chords

Scroll

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

Cigarette of a Single Man - Squeeze
[Intro]
Bb C Bb C
[Verse 1]
The Gcigarette of a Bsingle Emman
BbBurns in the ashtray Am/Cby his bed
He Gpulls the ring of Banother Emcan
and Bmholds it up Ambeside his Chead
The Bbbook he reads is Con the floor
he's Gread it several Cmtimes beforeG  
[Chorus]
Whats you got to go Bhome Emto?Bb  Am/C  G  
Whats you got to go B/Ebhome Emto?Bb  Am/C  Dm7  Fmaj7sus2  
[Verse 2]
The Gcigarette of a Bsingle Emman
BbSits on the ashtray Am/Con the bar
He Gsits and sifts through Bseveral Emplans
But Bmknows alone he Amwon't go Cfar
He Bbneeds the love Canother has
To Ghelp him if aCmnother can.
[Chorus]
Whats you got to go Bhome Emto?Bb  Am/C  G  
Whats you got to go B/Ebhome Emto?Bb  Am/C  Dm7  Fmaj7sus2  
[Bridge]
Bb C/Bb Bb C/Bb
Bb C/Bb Bb C/Bb
[Verse 3]
The Gcigarette of a Bsingle Emman
BbLays in the gutter Am/Cby his side
GNow he's one of those Blittle Emlambs
Who Bmstrayed too far from the Amflock to Cfind
He's Bbbetter off withCout the grief
That Gpeople wear betCmween their teeth
[Verse 4]
And G/Bin his mouth as Che's asleep
The G/Dcigarette of a C/Esingle man
G/BIn his mouth betCween his teeth
              Cm/Eb        G/D   Cm/Eb   Emhold
The cigarette of a single man
[Chorus]
GWhats you got to go Bhome Emto?Bb  Am/C  
GWhats you got to go B/Ebhome Emto?Bb  Am/C  Dm7  Fmaj7sus2  
[Outro]
GWhats you got to go Bhome Emto?
GWhats you got to go hAmome Dmto?

All chords in this song (18)

🎸 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

Cigarette Of A Single Man

by Squeeze

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Am/C

B/Eb

Dm7

Fmaj7sus2

C/Bb

G/B

G/D

C/E

Cm/Eb

Cigarette of a Single Man - Squeeze

[Intro]

Bb C Bb C

[Verse 1]

G B Em

The cigarette of a single man

Bb Am/C

Burns in the ashtray by his bed

G B Em

He pulls the ring of another can

Bm Am C

and holds it up beside his head

Bb C

The book he reads is on the floor

G Cm G

he's read it several times before

[Chorus]

B Em Bb Am/C G

Whats you got to go home to?

B/Eb Em Bb Am/C Dm7 Fmaj7sus2

Whats you got to go home to?

[Verse 2]

G B Em

The cigarette of a single man

Bb Am/C

Sits on the ashtray on the bar

G B Em

He sits and sifts through several plans

Bm Am C

But knows alone he won't go far

Bb C

He needs the love another has

G Cm

To help him if another can.

[Chorus]

B Em Bb Am/C G

Whats you got to go home to?

B/Eb Em Bb Am/C Dm7 Fmaj7sus2

Whats you got to go home to?

[Bridge]

Bb C/Bb Bb C/Bb

[Verse 3]

G B Em

The cigarette of a single man

Bb Am/C

Lays in the gutter by his side

G B Em

Now he's one of those little lambs

Bm Am C

Who strayed too far from the flock to find

Bb C

He's better off without the grief

G Cm

That people wear between their teeth

[Verse 4]

G/B C

And in his mouth as he's asleep

G/D C/E

The cigarette of a single man

G/B C

In his mouth between his teeth

Cm/Eb G/D Cm/Eb Em

hold

The cigarette of a single man

[Chorus]

G B Em Bb Am/C

Whats you got to go home to?

G B/Eb Em Bb Am/C Dm7 Fmaj7sus2

Whats you got to go home to?

[Outro]

G B Em

Whats you got to go home to?

G Am Dm

Whats you got to go home to?

About Cigarette Of A Single Man Chords by Squeeze

Learn how to play Cigarette Of A Single Man by Squeeze with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Cigarette Of A Single Man chords”, “Cigarette Of A Single Man guitar chords”, or “Squeeze Cigarette Of A Single Man 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 Cigarette Of A Single Man chords and for experienced players who want accurate Cigarette Of A Single Man lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Bb, C, G, B, Em, Am/C.

FAQ — Cigarette Of A Single Man by Squeeze

How do I play "Cigarette Of A Single Man" by Squeeze on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Cigarette Of A Single Man" by Squeeze 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 "Cigarette Of A Single Man" by Squeeze free?

Yes. The chords for "Cigarette Of A Single Man" by Squeeze are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Cigarette Of A Single Man" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Cigarette Of A Single Man"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Cigarette Of A Single Man" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Cigarette Of A Single Man" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Cigarette Of A Single Man" by Squeeze with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Squeeze below.

What key is "Cigarette Of A Single Man" in?

The chords for "Cigarette Of A Single Man" show the original chord names (including Bb, C, G, B, Em, Am/C). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.