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

Engine

Chords

4.8217 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Font15

KeyOriginal

Chords

Scroll

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

[Intro]
G A C
[Verse]
For GI am an eAngine and CI'm rolling Gon
the world is all Abending and Cbreaking from Gme
(or:through endless revision to say what I mean)
for sweetness aAlone who flew Cout through the Gwindow
and landed back Ahome in a Cgarden of gGreen
[Instrumental]
A               C                   G
A               C                   G
[Chorus]
you're riding aAlone in the Cback of a Gsteamer
and steaming youArself in the Cwarm shower Gspray 
and water rolls Aon off the Cround captains Gbelly
who's talking to Atigers from Chis cafeteria Gtray
[Instrumental]
A               C                   G
A               C                   G
[Outro Chorus]
and your sweet babies Acry for the Ccool taste of Gmilking
that milky deAlight that inCvited us Gall
and if there's a Ataste in this Clife more inGviting
than wake up your Awindows and Cwatch as those sweet babies Gcrawl 
        AaCwaaaGy yeah mmm mmm Ammm Cdee dee dee dee dee dee dee Gdee 
A               C                   G
A               C                   G

All chords in this song (3)

The story behind the song

"Engine" comes from Neutral Milk Hotel, a band known for its unique blend of indie rock and psychedelic folk, led by Jeff Mangum. The band's music often explored themes of love, spirituality, nostalgia, sex, and loneliness through surreal and opaque lyrics. This song emerges from Mangum's early home recording projects, showcasing the band's distinctive, sometimes deliberately low-quality sound that became their hallmark. Playing it, you might feel connected to the raw, intimate spirit of its creation.

AI-written from these sources:Neutral Milk Hotel — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

🎸 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

Engine

by Neutral Milk Hotel

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

[Intro]

G A C

[Verse]

G A C G

For I am an engine and I'm rolling on

A C G

the world is all bending and breaking from me

(or:through endless revision to say what I mean)

A C G

for sweetness alone who flew out through the window

A C G

and landed back home in a garden of green

[Instrumental]

A C G

[Chorus]

A C G

you're riding alone in the back of a steamer

A C G

and steaming yourself in the warm shower spray

A C G

and water rolls on off the round captains belly

A C G

who's talking to tigers from his cafeteria tray

[Instrumental]

A C G

[Outro Chorus]

A C G

and your sweet babies cry for the cool taste of milking

A C G

that milky delight that invited us all

A C G

and if there's a taste in this life more inviting

A C G

than wake up your windows and watch as those sweet babies crawl

A C G A C G

awaaay yeah mmm mmm mmm dee dee dee dee dee dee dee dee

A C G

About Engine Chords by Neutral Milk Hotel

Learn how to play Engine by Neutral Milk Hotel with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Engine chords”, “Engine guitar chords”, or “Neutral Milk Hotel Engine 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 Engine chords and for experienced players who want accurate Engine lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, A, C.

FAQ — Engine by Neutral Milk Hotel

How do I play "Engine" by Neutral Milk Hotel on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Engine" by Neutral Milk Hotel 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 "Engine" by Neutral Milk Hotel free?

Yes. The chords for "Engine" by Neutral Milk Hotel are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Engine" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Engine"?

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

Is "Engine" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Engine" in?

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