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Storm Windows

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Tuning: Standard
[Intro]
F   Bb F
[Verse 1]
I can Fhear the wheels of automobiles
So Bbfar away, just Cmoving along through the drifFting snowBb  F  
It's Ftimes like these when the temperatures freeze
  BbI sit alone just Clooking at the world through a storFm window
   BbmDown on the beach the sandmaFn sleeps
   BbmTime don't fly, it bounds anFd leaps
   BbmAnd a country band that plays foFr keeps
They play it so CslowC7  
[Chorus]
  FDon't let your baBbby downC  
  FDon't let your baBbby downC  
  FDon't let your baBbby downC  
[Interlude]
F  Bb   F   C
[Verse 2]
Well, the Fspirits were high 'til the well went dry
  BbFor so long the Craven at my window was oFnly a crowBb  F  
  FI bought the rights to the inside fights
   BbWatched a man just Cbeating his hand against a Fstorm window
   BbmWhile miles away o'er hills anFd streams
   BbmA candle burns a witch'Fs dreams
   BbmSilence is golden 'til iFt screams
Right through your CbonesC7  
[Chorus]
  FDon't let your baBbby downC  
  FDon't let your baBbby downC  
  FDon't let your baBbby downC  
[Interlude]
F  Bb   F
[Bridge]
CStorm windows, Bbgee well I'm getting Fold
CStorm windows Gkeep away the cColdC7  
[Instrumental]
|        F|   Bb     C|      F  Bb|        F|
|        F|   Bb     C|        F|
|      Bbm|        F|      Bbm|        F|
|      Bbm|       F  C|(C)      |       C7|
[Chorus]
  FDon't let your baBbby downC  
  FDon't let your baBbby downC  
  FDon't let your baBbby down, Coh
[Outro]
NFoBb  F  Bb  
F  Bbm      F

All chords in this song (6)

The story behind the song

John Prine was a singer-songwriter known for his unique blend of humorous lyrics about love, life, and current events, often incorporating social commentary and satire. He also wrote sweet songs and melancholy ballads. "Storm Windows" appears on an album of the same name. Playing this song, you step into the world of an artist celebrated for his insightful and often poignant observations on the human condition.

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Storm Windows

by John Prine

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Bbm

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Tuning: Standard

[Intro]

F Bb F

[Verse 1]

I can hear the wheels of automobiles

Bb C F Bb F

So far away, just moving along through the drifting snow

It's times like these when the temperatures freeze

Bb C F

I sit alone just looking at the world through a storm window

Bbm F

Down on the beach the sandman sleeps

Bbm F

Time don't fly, it bounds and leaps

Bbm F

And a country band that plays for keeps

C C7

They play it so slow

[Chorus]

F Bb C

Don't let your baby down

F Bb C

Don't let your baby down

F Bb C

Don't let your baby down

[Interlude]

F Bb F C

[Verse 2]

Well, the spirits were high 'til the well went dry

Bb C F Bb F

For so long the raven at my window was only a crow

I bought the rights to the inside fights

Bb C F

Watched a man just beating his hand against a storm window

Bbm F

While miles away o'er hills and streams

Bbm F

A candle burns a witch's dreams

Bbm F

Silence is golden 'til it screams

C C7

Right through your bones

[Chorus]

F Bb C

Don't let your baby down

F Bb C

Don't let your baby down

F Bb C

Don't let your baby down

[Interlude]

F Bb F

[Bridge]

C Bb F

Storm windows, gee well I'm getting old

C G C C7

Storm windows keep away the cold

[Instrumental]

F Bb C F Bb F

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F Bb C F

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Bbm F Bbm F

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Bbm F C C C7

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[Chorus]

F Bb C

Don't let your baby down

F Bb C

Don't let your baby down

F Bb C

Don't let your baby down, oh

[Outro]

F Bb F Bb

F Bbm F

About Storm Windows Chords by John Prine

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FAQ — Storm Windows by John Prine

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What key is "Storm Windows" in?

The chords for "Storm Windows" show the original chord names (including F, Bb, C, Bbm, C7, A). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.