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

Philadelphia

Chords

4.655 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Font15

KeyOriginal

Chords

Scroll

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

Philadelphia chords (acoustic guitar)
Capo I
FPhiladelphGia
D Bm D  Bm D Bm  Fm G  D A
CSometimes I Amthink that I Emknow, what Amlove's all aCbout Am  
And when I Fsee the light, I Cknow I'll Cmaj7be al-Fright  G  
CI've got my Amfriends in the Emworld, AmI had my CfriendAms 
When we were Fboys and girls, and the Csecrets Cmaj7came un-Ffurled.G  
 D   Bm    D   Bm   D    Bm   Fm    G   D   A2x
CCity of Ambrotherly Emlove, Amplace I call Chome
AmDon't turn your Fback on me
CI don't Cma7wanna be aFlone (Gwon't last forFever)
CSomeone is Amtalkin' at Emme, Amcalling Cmy nameAm,
Tell me I'm Fnot to blame,
I won't Cbe ashamed Cmaj7of   Flove (GPhilaFdelphia).
D Bm D  Bm D Bm  Fm G  D A
DCity of Bmbrotherly Dlove, Bmbrotherly DloveBm  Fm  G  D  A  
CSometimes I Amthink that I Emknow, what Amlove's all aCbout Am  
And when I Fsee the light, I Cknow I'll Cmaj7be al-Fright (GPhilaFdelphia)
D Bm D  Bm  D

All chords in this song (11)

🎸 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

Philadelphia

by Neil Young

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Cmaj7

Cma7

Philadelphia chords (acoustic guitar)

Capo I

F G

Philadelphia

D Bm D Bm D Bm Fm G D A

C Am Em Am C Am

Sometimes I think that I know, what love's all about

F C Cmaj7 F G

And when I see the light, I know I'll be al-right

C Am Em Am C Am

I've got my friends in the world, I had my friends

F C Cmaj7 F G

When we were boys and girls, and the secrets came un-furled.

D Bm D Bm D Bm Fm G D A

C Am Em Am C

City of brotherly love, place I call home

Am F

Don't turn your back on me

C Cma7 F G F

I don't wanna be alone (won't last forever)

C Am Em Am C Am

Someone is talkin' at me, calling my name,

Tell me I'm not to blame,

C Cmaj7 F G F

I won't be ashamed of love (Philadelphia).

D Bm D Bm D Bm Fm G D A

City of brotherly love, brotherly love

C Am Em Am C Am

Sometimes I think that I know, what love's all about

F C Cmaj7 F G F

And when I see the light, I know I'll be al-right (Philadelphia)

D Bm D Bm D

About Philadelphia Chords by Neil Young

Learn how to play Philadelphia by Neil Young with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Philadelphia chords”, “Philadelphia guitar chords”, or “Neil Young Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia chords and for experienced players who want accurate Philadelphia lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include F, G, D, Bm, Fm, A.

FAQ — Philadelphia by Neil Young

How do I play "Philadelphia" by Neil Young on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Philadelphia" by Neil Young 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 "Philadelphia" by Neil Young free?

Yes. The chords for "Philadelphia" by Neil Young are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Philadelphia" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Philadelphia"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Philadelphia" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Philadelphia" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Philadelphia" in?

The chords for "Philadelphia" show the original chord names (including F, G, D, Bm, Fm, A). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.