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What A Letdown

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Intro: [G-D-A-A]
What a letdown, what a letdown.
Verse: [A-G-D-G]
Even if I let this settle,
It'll lead to a little fight.
Even when I get to meddling
I need to remain polite.
I could cut across this field,
But it hits pretty close to home.
Maybe if I jiggle it a little
It'll open up on it's own.
Chorus: [A-G-D-D]
Oh well, what a letdown.
Oh well, what a letdown.
Verse: [A-G-D-G]
Never has a stranger had a better
Taste of another town.
Just time for a cowboy breakfast -
That's a leak and a look around.
Looks like the land of plenty;
There will be plenty there to do.
That might have been funny at twenty,
But I just turned thirty-two.
Chorus: [A-G-D-D]
Oh well, what a letdown.
Oh well, what a letdown.
Oh well, what a letdown.
Oh well, what a letdown.
 ACappella/Synth Solo [Asus2-E-G-D]
Let down your guard.
Moving forward.
Finally, four words.
Guitar Intro: [G-D-A-A]
What a letdown.
What a letdown.
Guitar Solo: [A-(rest)- D| A-(rest)-G- D:||]
Verse with Guitar Riffs: [A-G-D-G]
Even if I let this settle,
It'll lead to a little fight.
Even when I get to meddling
I need to remain polite.
I could cut across this field,
But it hits pretty close to home.
Maybe if I jiggle it a little
It'll open up on it's own.
Chorus: [A-G-D-D]
Oh well, what a letdown.
Oh well, what a letdown.
Oh well, what a letdown.
Oh well, what a letdown.
Guitar Intro: [G-D-A-A]
What a letdown.
What a letdown.

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The story behind the song

Barenaked Ladies are known for blending pop and rock with folk influences, often weaving humor alongside more serious lyrical themes. This song, appearing on their album Barenaked Ladies Are Me, comes from a band celebrated for its engaging live performances and distinctive vocal harmonies. At its heart, "What A Letdown" likely explores feelings of disappointment or unmet expectations, a common human experience.

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What A Letdown

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Asus2

G D A A

Intro: [---]

What a letdown, what a letdown.

A G D G

Verse: [---]

Even if I let this settle,

It'll lead to a little fight.

Even when I get to meddling

I need to remain polite.

I could cut across this field,

But it hits pretty close to home.

Maybe if I jiggle it a little

It'll open up on it's own.

A G D D

Chorus: [---]

Oh well, what a letdown.

A G D G

Verse: [---]

Never has a stranger had a better

Taste of another town.

Just time for a cowboy breakfast -

That's a leak and a look around.

Looks like the land of plenty;

There will be plenty there to do.

That might have been funny at twenty,

But I just turned thirty-two.

A G D D

Chorus: [---]

Oh well, what a letdown.

A Asus2 E G D

Cappella/Synth Solo [---]

Let down your guard.

Moving forward.

Finally, four words.

G D A A

Guitar Intro: [---]

What a letdown.

A D A G D

Guitar Solo: [-(rest)- | -(rest)-- :||]

A G D G

Verse with Guitar Riffs: [---]

Even if I let this settle,

It'll lead to a little fight.

Even when I get to meddling

I need to remain polite.

I could cut across this field,

But it hits pretty close to home.

Maybe if I jiggle it a little

It'll open up on it's own.

A G D D

Chorus: [---]

Oh well, what a letdown.

G D A A

Guitar Intro: [---]

What a letdown.

About What A Letdown Chords by Barenaked Ladies

Learn how to play What A Letdown by Barenaked Ladies with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “What A Letdown chords”, “What A Letdown guitar chords”, or “Barenaked Ladies What A Letdown 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 What A Letdown chords and for experienced players who want accurate What A Letdown lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, D, A, Asus2, E.

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The chords for "What A Letdown" show the original chord names (including G, D, A, Asus2, E). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.