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Grapefruit Moon

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[Intro]
  C  Dm7,   F  C,   F    Em7    Dm7  G,
C,   Dm7  Em7, F,   C    Em  F, G  
[Verse 1]
 CGrapefruit Dm7moon, Fone star Cshining, Fshi-Emning D7down on Gme.
 CHeard that Dm7tune, Fand now I'm Cpining, Fho-Emney, D7can't you Gsee?
[Chorus 1]
 Am'Cos every Emtime I Fhear that Cmelody, well, Amsomething Embreaks in-Fside.
 CAnd the grapefruit Dm7moon, Fone star Cshining, Fcan't Emturn Dm7back, Gthe Ctide.
[Interlude]
  C  Dm7,   Em7  F, C,   C  Em, F  
[Verse 2]
 CNever Dm7had, no Fdesti-Cnation, Fcould Emnot D7get a-Gcross.
 CYou be-Dm7came, Fmy inspi-Cration, Foh, Embut D7what a Gcost.
[Chorus 2]
 Am'Cos every Emtime I Fhear that Cmelody, well, Amsomething Embreaks in-Fside.
 CAnd the grapefruit Dm7moon, Fone star Cshining, Fis Emmore than Dm7I,    Gcan Chide.
[Interlude]
  C  Dm7,   Em7  F, C,   C  Em, F  
[Instrumental]
  C  Dm7,   F  C,   F    Em    D7   G(x2)
  Am  Em,   F  C,   Am    Em  F  
  C  Dm7,   F  C,   F    Em    Dm7  G, C  
[Interlude]
  C  Dm7,   Em7  F, C,   C  Em, F  
[Verse 3]
 CNow I'm Dm7smoking, Fciga-Crettes, and I, Fstrive Emfor D7puri-Gty.
 CAnd I Dm7slip, Fjust like the Cstars, in-Fto Emob-D7scuri-Gty.
[Chorus 3]
 Am'Cos every Emtime I Fhear that Cmelody, well, Amputs me Emup a Ftree.
 CAnd the grapefruit Dm7moon, Fone star Cshining, is Fall Emthat Dm7I,    Gcan Csee..
[Outro]
  C  Dm7,   Em7  F, C,   C  Em, F, C  
CHORD DIAGRAMS:
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   C       Dm7     F       Em7     G       Em      D7      Am

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Grapefruit Moon

by Tom Waits

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Dm7

Em7

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[Intro]

C Dm7 F C F Em7 Dm7 G

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C Dm7 Em7 F C Em F G

, , , ,

[Verse 1]

C Dm7 F C F Em D7 G

Grapefruit moon, one star shining, shi-ning down on me.

C Dm7 F C F Em D7 G

Heard that tune, and now I'm pining, ho-ney, can't you see?

[Chorus 1]

Am Em F C Am Em F

'Cos every time I hear that melody, well, something breaks in-side.

C Dm7 F C F Em Dm7 G C

And the grapefruit moon, one star shining, can't turn back, the tide.

[Interlude]

C Dm7 Em7 F C C Em F

, , , ,

[Verse 2]

C Dm7 F C F Em D7 G

Never had, no desti-nation, could not get a-cross.

C Dm7 F C F Em D7 G

You be-came, my inspi-ration, oh, but what a cost.

[Chorus 2]

Am Em F C Am Em F

'Cos every time I hear that melody, well, something breaks in-side.

C Dm7 F C F Em Dm7 G C

And the grapefruit moon, one star shining, is more than I, can hide.

[Interlude]

C Dm7 Em7 F C C Em F

, , , ,

[Instrumental]

C Dm7 F C F Em D7 G

, , (x2)

Am Em F C Am Em F

, ,

C Dm7 F C F Em Dm7 G C

, , ,

[Interlude]

C Dm7 Em7 F C C Em F

, , , ,

[Verse 3]

C Dm7 F C F Em D7 G

Now I'm smoking, ciga-rettes, and I, strive for puri-ty.

C Dm7 F C F Em D7 G

And I slip, just like the stars, in-to ob-scuri-ty.

[Chorus 3]

Am Em F C Am Em F

'Cos every time I hear that melody, well, puts me up a tree.

C Dm7 F C F Em Dm7 G C

And the grapefruit moon, one star shining, is all that I, can see..

[Outro]

C Dm7 Em7 F C C Em F C

, , , , ,

CHORD DIAGRAMS:

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C Dm7 F Em7 G Em D7 Am

About Grapefruit Moon Chords by Tom Waits

Learn how to play Grapefruit Moon by Tom Waits with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Grapefruit Moon chords”, “Grapefruit Moon guitar chords”, or “Tom Waits Grapefruit Moon 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 Grapefruit Moon chords and for experienced players who want accurate Grapefruit Moon lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, Dm7, F, Em7, G, Em.

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Is "Grapefruit Moon" easy to play on guitar?

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What key is "Grapefruit Moon" in?

The chords for "Grapefruit Moon" show the original chord names (including C, Dm7, F, Em7, G, Em). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.