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Chip Away The Stone

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[Intro] 
C  A  G
C  A  G
[Verse 1]
GWell your acting like a prima donna, Cplaying so hard to get
CActing so cool and Gnonchalant, Emdragging on a cigaCrette
GYou keep a wall all around ya, CI'll get through some day
CI want your love baby Gpush come to shove
Gonna Emchip that stone awCay
[Chorus]
Chip aGway - Chip away at the stone
DI won't stop until your love is my very owGn
Chip aGway - That's what I'm gonna do
DSweet little mama I wanna get next to yoGu
[Verse 2]
GWell you stand like a marble statue, Ctrying to look so hard
CAll decked out in your Gantique dress while the Emboys all promenadCe
GEven a rock will crumble if you Cstrike it night and day
CIf hammer I must, I'm gonna Gget through your crust
Gonna Emchip that stone awCay
[Chorus]
Chip aGway - Chip away at the stone
DI won't stop until your love is my very owGn
Chip aGway - That's what I'm gonna do
DSweet little mama I wanna get next to yoGu
[Solo]
D   C   D   C
[Chorus]
Chip aGway - Chip away at the stone
DI won't stop until your love is my very owGn
Chip aGway - That's what I'm gonna do
DSweet little mama I wanna get next to yoGu - yes I do, yes I do
[Outro]
C  A  G
C  A  G
Chip Caway, chip Aaway, at the Gstone
Chip Caway, chip Aaway, at the Gstone
CI won’t stop, AI won’t stop, GI won’t stop, 
CChip it, I'm gonna Anip it, all night Glong
C  A  G

All chords in this song (5)

The story behind the song

Aerosmith, often called "America's Greatest Rock and Roll Band," is known for their blues-based hard rock sound. This song, released in 1978, captures the raw energy and style that defined the band's early years. It embodies the relentless drive and determination at the heart of their music.

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Chip Away The Stone

by Aerosmith

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

[Intro]

C A G

[Verse 1]

G C

Well your acting like a prima donna, playing so hard to get

C G Em C

Acting so cool and nonchalant, dragging on a cigarette

G C

You keep a wall all around ya, I'll get through some day

C G

I want your love baby push come to shove

Em C

Gonna chip that stone away

[Chorus]

Chip away - Chip away at the stone

D G

I won't stop until your love is my very own

Chip away - That's what I'm gonna do

D G

Sweet little mama I wanna get next to you

[Verse 2]

G C

Well you stand like a marble statue, trying to look so hard

C G Em C

All decked out in your antique dress while the boys all promenade

G C

Even a rock will crumble if you strike it night and day

C G

If hammer I must, I'm gonna get through your crust

Em C

Gonna chip that stone away

[Chorus]

Chip away - Chip away at the stone

D G

I won't stop until your love is my very own

Chip away - That's what I'm gonna do

D G

Sweet little mama I wanna get next to you

[Solo]

D C D C

[Chorus]

Chip away - Chip away at the stone

D G

I won't stop until your love is my very own

Chip away - That's what I'm gonna do

D G

Sweet little mama I wanna get next to you - yes I do, yes I do

[Outro]

C A G

Chip away, chip away, at the stone

C A G

Chip away, chip away, at the stone

C A G

I won’t stop, I won’t stop, I won’t stop,

C A G

Chip it, I'm gonna nip it, all night long

C A G

About Chip Away The Stone Chords by Aerosmith

Learn how to play Chip Away The Stone by Aerosmith with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Chip Away The Stone chords”, “Chip Away The Stone guitar chords”, or “Aerosmith Chip Away The Stone 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 Chip Away The Stone chords and for experienced players who want accurate Chip Away The Stone lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, A, G, Em, D.

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