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

Wisemen

Chords

4.9518 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Font15

KeyOriginal

Chords

Scroll

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

1/16

Tempo 80 BPMVol

Sound:

Position

Step 1 / 16Position: 2

1 index2 middle3 ring4 pinkyO openSpace = play/pause

Capo on 3rd fret
[Intro]
  (      Em          Bm         D        A)
e|-3-----3-2-------|-2-----2-0-------|
B|---5-------3-----|---3-------2-----|
G|-----4-------4---|-----2-------2---| x4
D|-----------------|-----------------|
A|-----------------|-----------------|
E|-----------------|-----------------|
Chords, percussion & bass join in after intro tab is played for the 2nd time.
Em Bm D A Em Bm D A
[Verse] (no bass)
 EmShe said to me,
 BmGo-o steady on me,
 DWon't you tell me what the Awise men said when they,
 EmCame down from heaven,
 BmSmoked nine till seven,
 DAll the shit that Athey could find,
But they,
(Bass rejoins)
 EmCouldn't escape from you,
 BmCouldn't be free of you,
 DAnd now they know there's Ano way out,
And they're,
[Bridge]
 GReally sorry now for what they've done,
They were three Awise men just trying to have some fun,
[Chorus]
 AmLook who's aClone now,
It's not me-Ge-e,
It's not me-De,
 AmThose three wise Cmen they've got a Gsemi by the se-Dea,
 AmGotta ask yoursFelf the question,
GWhere are you no-Dow?
 AmGotta ask yourFself the question,
GWhere are you no-Dow?
[Verse] (No bass, no percussion until 'caught')
 EmReally sorry now,
They Bmweren't to know
They got Dcaught up in your Atalent show,
With you perEmnickity little bastards and youBmr fancy dress,
Who just Djudge each other and Atry to impress,
But they,
 EmCouldn't escape from you,
 BmCouldn't be free of you,
 DAnd now they know there's Ano way out,
And they're,
[Bridge]
 GReally sorry now for what they've done,
They were three Awise men just trying to have some fun,
[Chorus]
 AmLook who's aClone now,
It's not me-Ge-e,
It's not me-De,
 AmThose three wise Cmen they've got a Gsemi by the se-Dea,
 AmGotta ask yourFself the question,
GWhere are you noD-ow?
 AmGotta ask yourFself the question,
GWhere are you no-Dow?
Em Bm Em Bm Em G D A
[Guitar Solo]
 Am   C   G   Dx4
[Chorus]
 AmLook who's aClone now,
It's not me-Ge-e,
It's not me-De,
 AmThose three wise Cmen they've got a Gsemi by the se-Dea,
 AmGotta ask yourFself the question,
GWhere are you no-Dow?
 AmGotta ask yourFself the question,
GWhere are you no-Dow?
Am F
GWhere are you no-Dow?
Am F
GWhere are you no-Dow?
 AmGotta ask yourFself the question,
GWhere are you no-Dow?
 AmGotta ask yourFself the question,
GWhere are you no-Amow?

All chords in this song (8)

🎸 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

Wisemen

by James Blunt

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Capo on 3rd fret

[Intro]

Em Bm D A

( )

e|-3-----3-2-------|-2-----2-0-------|

B|---5-------3-----|---3-------2-----|

G|-----4-------4---|-----2-------2---| x4

D|-----------------|-----------------|

A|-----------------|-----------------|

E|-----------------|-----------------|

Chords, percussion & bass join in after intro tab is played for the 2nd time.

Em Bm D A Em Bm D A

[Verse] (no bass)

She said to me,

Go-o steady on me,

D A

Won't you tell me what the wise men said when they,

Came down from heaven,

Smoked nine till seven,

D A

All the shit that they could find,

But they,

(Bass rejoins)

Couldn't escape from you,

Couldn't be free of you,

D A

And now they know there's no way out,

And they're,

[Bridge]

Really sorry now for what they've done,

They were three wise men just trying to have some fun,

[Chorus]

Am C

Look who's alone now,

It's not me-e-e,

It's not me-e,

Am C G D

Those three wise men they've got a semi by the se-ea,

Am F

Gotta ask yourself the question,

G D

Where are you no-ow?

Am F

Gotta ask yourself the question,

G D

Where are you no-ow?

[Verse] (No bass, no percussion until 'caught')

Really sorry now,

They weren't to know

D A

They got caught up in your talent show,

Em Bm

With you pernickity little bastards and your fancy dress,

D A

Who just judge each other and try to impress,

But they,

Couldn't escape from you,

Couldn't be free of you,

D A

And now they know there's no way out,

And they're,

[Bridge]

Really sorry now for what they've done,

They were three wise men just trying to have some fun,

[Chorus]

Am C

Look who's alone now,

It's not me-e-e,

It's not me-e,

Am C G D

Those three wise men they've got a semi by the se-ea,

Am F

Gotta ask yourself the question,

G D

Where are you no-ow?

Am F

Gotta ask yourself the question,

G D

Where are you no-ow?

Em Bm Em Bm Em G D A

[Guitar Solo]

Am C G D

[Chorus]

Am C

Look who's alone now,

It's not me-e-e,

It's not me-e,

Am C G D

Those three wise men they've got a semi by the se-ea,

Am F

Gotta ask yourself the question,

G D

Where are you no-ow?

Am F

Gotta ask yourself the question,

G D

Where are you no-ow?

Am F

G D

Where are you no-ow?

Am F

G D

Where are you no-ow?

Am F

Gotta ask yourself the question,

G D

Where are you no-ow?

Am F

Gotta ask yourself the question,

G Am

Where are you no-ow?

About Wisemen Chords by James Blunt

Learn how to play Wisemen by James Blunt with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Wisemen chords”, “Wisemen guitar chords”, or “James Blunt Wisemen 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 Wisemen chords and for experienced players who want accurate Wisemen lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Em, Bm, D, A, B, G.

FAQ — Wisemen by James Blunt

How do I play "Wisemen" by James Blunt on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Wisemen" by James Blunt 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 "Wisemen" by James Blunt free?

Yes. The chords for "Wisemen" by James Blunt are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Wisemen" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Wisemen"?

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

Is "Wisemen" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Wisemen" in?

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