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Song For Duke

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                       C
I didn’t even know the man
                  Dm
I didn’t know the man himself
                      G
Even though his music filled my life
                   C
As it has so many others
                             C
I knew that he had died that week
                       Dm
After fighting death a year or more
                G
But I had had a rule before
                                 C
That funerals were a waste of flowers
                     Am
But something said I had to go
                       Em
To be a witness to his gift of love
                          F
A man who never once gave up on life
            Dm              G
Until death took him in its tracks
                            C
The people stood around the church
                               Dm
Ten thousand people there they say or more
                    G
Black and white and rich and poor
                                    C
Together they were there to say farewell
                                    C
In New York City it had rained that day
                                Dm
The streets were silver and the sky was gray
                        G
In the church the music sailed and sang
                                        C
And seemed to fill the air with shining sun
              Am
The man was a hero
                    Em
He played the music of our souls
                    F
He knew that we all have in us
              Dm            G
A place where beauty always grows
                       C
Outside in the streets again
                                Dm
The people wandered through the falling rain
                           G
They waved their hands and dried their tears
                                    C
And turned to go about their lives again
                           C
But none of us will be the same
                          Dm
If we hear the things his music says
                   G
That loving is the gift of life
                                C
And making music was his way of love
              Am
The man was a hero
                  Em
He sang the music of our souls
                    F
He knew that we all have in us
              Dm            G
A place where beauty always grows
        C
Always grows

Song For Duke Chords by Judy Collins

Learn how to play Song For Duke by Judy Collins with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Song For Duke chords”, “Song For Duke guitar chords”, or “Judy Collins Song For Duke 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 Song For Duke chords and for experienced players who want accurate Song For Duke lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, Dm, G, Am, Em, F.

Frequently asked questions about Song For Duke

How do I play "Song For Duke" by Judy Collins on guitar?

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Can I transpose "Song For Duke" to a different key?

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Yes. Tap any chord in "Song For Duke" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Song For Duke" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Song For Duke" by Judy Collins with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Judy Collins below.

What key is "Song For Duke" in?

The chords for "Song For Duke" show the original chord names (including C, Dm, G, Am, Em, F). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.