The Stranger chords and lyrics
Free chords for The Stranger by Billy Joel. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.
"The Stranger" from THE STRANGER (1977), written and recorded by Billy Joel.
*These chords were written and figured out on a piano. As a result, there are some
pretty sophisticated grips in here, which may or may not be playable on guitar.*
CHORDS
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G#dim7 456464
F#m7b5 202210
B7#5#9 x20243
Gmmaj7 354333
B7#9 x2123x
These are merely just suggestions -- feel free to look them up for yourself!
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PRELUDE:|| Em Em/D | Cmaj7 | B | Cmaj7 | E D/F# G#dim7 | Am Em/G |
|| D/F# C/E | Bm/D B/D# || (whistling begins...)
|| Em7 G/D | Cmaj7 | B7 | Cmaj7 | E7 F#m7b5 E7/G# | Am Am9/G |
|| D/F# C/E | B/D# A/C# | B B/A | Em7 ||
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VERSE I
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VERSE II
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BRIDGE
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VERSE III
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VERSE IV
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BRIDGE
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VERSE IV
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POSTLUDE: (fade in on C/E...)
C/E || Bm/D B/D# | Em7 G/D | Cmaj7 | B7 | Cmaj7 | E7 F#m7b5 E7/G# |
|| Am Am9/G | D/F# C/E | B/D# A/C# | B B/A|| (whistling ends...)
|| Em Em7/D | Cmaj7 | B | (begin fade...) | Cmaj7 | E D/F# G#dim7 |The Stranger Chords by Billy Joel
Learn how to play The Stranger by Billy Joel with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “The Stranger chords”, “The Stranger guitar chords”, or “Billy Joel The Stranger 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 Stranger chords and for experienced players who want accurate The Stranger lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G#dim7, F#m7b5, B7#5#9, Gmmaj7, B7#9, Em.
Frequently asked questions about The Stranger
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What key is "The Stranger" in?
The chords for "The Stranger" show the original chord names (including G#dim7, F#m7b5, B7#5#9, Gmmaj7, B7#9, Em). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.