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Strawman

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[Verse 1]
                A5      E5
We who have so much to you who have so little
    D5                             A5
To you who don't have anything at all
                              E5
We who have so much more than any one man does need
     D5                                  A5
And you who don't have anything at all, ah
                          E5
Does anybody need another million dollar movie?
        D5                                A5
Does anybody need another million dollar star?
                         E5
Does anybody need to be told over and over
 D5                                              A5
Spitting in the wind comes back at you twice as hard?
[Chorus]
      D5          A5
Strawman, going straight to the devil
      D5    A5
Strawman, going straight to hell
      D5          A5
Strawman, going straight to the devil
      D5
Strawman
      A5
Strawman
      D5
Strawman
      A5
Strawman, yes
[Verse 2]
                           E5
Does anyone really need a billion dollar rocket?
      D5                      A5
Does anyone need a $60,000 car?
                           E5
Does anyone need another president?
        D5                                A5
Or the sins of Swaggart parts 6, 7, 8 and 9? Ah
                      E5
Does anyone need yet another politician
                       D5                             A5
Caught with his pants down and money sticking in his hole?
                   E5
Does anyone need another racist preacher?
                 D5                   A5
Spittin' in the wind can only do you harm, ooohhh
[Chorus]
      D5          A5
Strawman, going straight to the devil
      D5   A5
Strawman, going straight to hell
      D5          A5
Strawman, going straight to the devil
      D5
Strawman
      A5
Strawman
   D5
Strawman
      A5
Strawman, yes
[Verse 3]
                  E5
Does anyone need another faulty shuttle
          D5                        A5
Blasting off to the moon, Venus or Mars?
                           E5
Does anybody need another self-righteous rock singer
       D5                                   A5
Whose nose he says has led him straight to God?
                       E5
Does anyone need yet another blank skyscraper?
                D5                               A5
If you're like me I'm sure a minor miracle will do
                                 E5
A flaming sword or maybe a gold ark floating up the Hudson
          D5                                      A5
When you spit in the wind it comes right back at you
[Chorus]
      D5          A5
Strawman, going straight to the devil
      D5   A5
Strawman, going straight to hell
      D5   A5
Strawman, going to the devil
      D5
Strawman
      A5
Strawman

Strawman chords and lyrics

Free chords for Strawman by Lou Reed. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

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Strawman Chords by Lou Reed

Learn how to play Strawman by Lou Reed with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Strawman chords”, “Strawman guitar chords”, or “Lou Reed Strawman 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 Strawman chords and for experienced players who want accurate Strawman lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include A5, E5, D5, A.

Frequently asked questions about Strawman

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Is "Strawman" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Strawman" by Lou Reed with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Lou Reed below.

What key is "Strawman" in?

The chords for "Strawman" show the original chord names (including A5, E5, D5, A). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.