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Rainbow Man

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***Rainbow Man - by Shane MacGowan
from the album "Hell's Ditch"
Rainbow Man - as performed by The Pogues
       G  G  G  G
Intro	|*	|*	|*	|*	||
G    F
*	   
Life turns time changes
C    G
	    *
Lost dreams moon changes
G       F
*       
Now bush now city
C        G
         *
Eora home no city
Life turns time changes
Lost dreams moon changes
Now bush now city
C  G    Am
	  *    *
Eora home no city
        Am Am Am Am
Inst 1	|*	|*	|*	|*	||
D     C               G     D
Irish loss same dream Vinegar Hill no rhyme
D    C              G    D  Em
     	              		   	  *
Irish loss same dream Vinegar Hill no rhyme
        Em Em Em Em
Inst 2	|*	|*	|*	|*	||
See the judas man in red
All live in rainbow's dread
See the judas man in red
All live in rainbow's dread
Write out no call
No home no all
Eyes wide no steed
Feel dread no creed
        Em Em Em Em
Inst 3	|*	|*	|*	|*	||
Irish loss same dream Vinegar Hill no rhyme
Irish loss same dream Vinegar Hill no rhyme
Irish loss same dream Vinegar Hill no rhyme
        Am Am Am Am
Inst 4	|*	|*	|*	|*	||
Rainbow man eyes cool no hurt no fool
Rainbow man eyes cool no hurt no fool
Rainbow man eyes cool no hurt no fool
Am
*
Dead

Rainbow Man chords and lyrics

Free chords for Rainbow Man by The Pogues. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

***Rainbow Man - by Shane MacGowan
from the album "Hell's Ditch"
Rainbow Man - as performed by The Pogues
Intro	|G*	|G*	|G*	|G*	||
Life turns time changes
Lost dreams moon changes
Now bush now city
Inst 1	|Am*	|Am*	|Am*	|Am*	||
Inst 2	|Em*	|Em*	|Em*	|Em*	||
See the judas man in red
All live in rainbow's dread
See the judas man in red
All live in rainbow's dread
Write out no call
No home no all
Eyes wide no steed
Feel dread no creed
Inst 3	|Em*	|Em*	|Em*	|Em*	||
Irish loss same dream Vinegar Hill no rhyme
Irish loss same dream Vinegar Hill no rhyme
Irish loss same dream Vinegar Hill no rhyme
Inst 4	|Am*	|Am*	|Am*	|Am*	||
Rainbow man eyes cool no hurt no fool
Rainbow man eyes cool no hurt no fool
Rainbow man eyes cool no hurt no fool

Rainbow Man Chords by The Pogues

Learn how to play Rainbow Man by The Pogues with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Rainbow Man chords”, “Rainbow Man guitar chords”, or “The Pogues Rainbow Man 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 Rainbow Man chords and for experienced players who want accurate Rainbow Man lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, F, C, Am, D, Em.

Frequently asked questions about Rainbow Man

How do I play "Rainbow Man" by The Pogues on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Rainbow Man" by The Pogues 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 "Rainbow Man" by The Pogues free?

Yes. The chords for "Rainbow Man" by The Pogues are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Rainbow Man" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Rainbow Man"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Rainbow Man" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Rainbow Man" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Rainbow Man" in?

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