Now playing

The Good Guys

Chords

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Amajor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

The Good Guys
Melanie Safka
Good, simple song. Enjoy.
Intro: A-A-A-E-A  
Verse 1:
AI'm tired of seeing the picture
EYou're painting of Ayourself
AYou with the borrowed colors
DThat you picked from someonEe else
Verse 2:
Maybe you're a movie
Or some best selling book
I know your mirrored mornings
In rehearsal of your looks
Chorus:
Oh your caDuse is oh so beautiEful
DYou're ready to beAginE  
EYou're going to play the goAod guys
EBy singing the good guys Ahymn
EAh you're building the halls with the outAer walls
EBut you haven't got a thing wiAthin
Verse 3:
The innocence of children
Is the manner you suppose
And you can describe in full detail
What we already know
Chorus 2:
Ah your cause is all so pretty
And we're ready to begin
We're going to play the good guys
By singing the good guys hymn
Ah we're building the halls with the outer walls
But we haven't got a thing within
Verse 4:
But if we keep on trying
Though our purpose isn't clear
We just may move the universe
We'll learn to really care
Chorus 3:
Eventually the whole facade
Becomes more than a whim
By starting to build on the outside
We're gonna fill up the walls within
By starting to build on the outside
We'll fill up the wallls within
Eventually the whole facade
Becomes more than a whim
And by starting to build on the outside
We're gonna fill up the walls
We're gonna fill up the walls within

All chords in this song (3)

🎸 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

The Good Guys

by Melanie

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

The Good Guys

Melanie Safka

Good, simple song. Enjoy.

A A A E A

Intro: ----

Verse 1:

I'm tired of seeing the picture

E A

You're painting of yourself

You with the borrowed colors

D E

That you picked from someone else

Verse 2:

Maybe you're a movie

Or some best selling book

I know your mirrored mornings

In rehearsal of your looks

Chorus:

D E

Oh your cause is oh so beautiful

D A E

You're ready to begin

E A

You're going to play the good guys

E A

By singing the good guys hymn

E A

Ah you're building the halls with the outer walls

E A

But you haven't got a thing within

Verse 3:

The innocence of children

Is the manner you suppose

And you can describe in full detail

What we already know

Chorus 2:

Ah your cause is all so pretty

And we're ready to begin

We're going to play the good guys

By singing the good guys hymn

Ah we're building the halls with the outer walls

But we haven't got a thing within

Verse 4:

But if we keep on trying

Though our purpose isn't clear

We just may move the universe

We'll learn to really care

Chorus 3:

Eventually the whole facade

Becomes more than a whim

By starting to build on the outside

We're gonna fill up the walls within

By starting to build on the outside

We'll fill up the wallls within

Eventually the whole facade

Becomes more than a whim

And by starting to build on the outside

We're gonna fill up the walls

We're gonna fill up the walls within

About The Good Guys Chords by Melanie

Learn how to play The Good Guys by Melanie with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “The Good Guys chords”, “The Good Guys guitar chords”, or “Melanie The Good Guys 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 The Good Guys chords and for experienced players who want accurate The Good Guys lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include A, E, D.

FAQ — The Good Guys by Melanie

How do I play "The Good Guys" by Melanie on guitar?

Open the free chords for "The Good Guys" by Melanie 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 "The Good Guys" by Melanie free?

Yes. The chords for "The Good Guys" by Melanie are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "The Good Guys" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "The Good Guys"?

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

Is "The Good Guys" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "The Good Guys" by Melanie with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Melanie below.

What key is "The Good Guys" in?

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