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Grapefruit Moon

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...GRAPEFRUIT MOON... by Tom Waits
---------------------.............
*from 'Closing Time' (1973)*
[Intro]
C Dm7F C F Em7Dm7G
  ,   ,       ,
C Dm7Em7F C EmF G
,   , ,     , 
[Verse 1]
C           Dm7  F         C        F   Em   D7      G
 Grapefruit moon, one star shining, shi-ning down on me.
C           Dm7  F            C       F  Em   D7        G
 Heard that tune, and now I'm pining, ho-ney, can't you see?
[Chorus 1]
Am          Em     F         C             Am        Em        F
 'Cos every time I hear that melody, well, something breaks in-side.
C                   Dm7  F         C        F     Em   Dm7  G    C
 And the grapefruit moon, one star shining, can't turn back, the tide.
[Interlude]
C Dm7Em7F C C EmF
  ,   , ,   , 
[Verse 2]
C      Dm7     F     C       F     Em  D7    G
 Never had, no desti-nation, could not get a-cross.
C       Dm7  F         C       F   Em  D7     G
 You be-came, my inspi-ration, oh, but what a cost.
[Chorus 2]
Am          Em     F         C             Am        Em        F
 'Cos every time I hear that melody, well, something breaks in-side.
C                   Dm7  F         C        F  Em        Dm7  G    C
 And the grapefruit moon, one star shining, is more than I,    can hide.
[Interlude]
C Dm7Em7F C C EmF
  ,   , ,   , 
[Instrumental]
C Dm7F C F EmD7G
  ,   ,        (x2)
AmEmF C AmEmF
  ,   ,     
C Dm7F C F EmDm7G C
  ,   ,       , 
[Interlude]
C Dm7Em7F C C EmF
  ,   , ,   , 
[Verse 3]
C        Dm7     F     C              F      Em  D7   G
 Now I'm smoking, ciga-rettes, and I, strive for puri-ty.
C      Dm7  F              C         F  Em D7    G
 And I slip, just like the stars, in-to ob-scuri-ty.
[Chorus 3]
Am          Em     F         C             Am      Em   F
 'Cos every time I hear that melody, well, puts me up a tree.
C                   Dm7  F         C           F   Em   Dm7  G    C
 And the grapefruit moon, one star shining, is all that I,    can see..
[Outro]
C Dm7Em7F C C EmF C
  ,   , ,   , , 
CHORD DIAGRAMS:
---------------
   C       Dm7     F       Em7     G       Em      D7      Am
 EADGBE  EADGBE  EADGBE  EADGBE  EADGBE  EADGBE  EADGBE  EADGBE
 x32010  xx0211  133211  022030  320003  022000  xx0212  x02210
Tabbed by Joel from cLuMsY, Bristol, England, 2007 (clumsyband@hotmail.com)

Grapefruit Moon chords and lyrics

Free chords for Grapefruit Moon by Tom Waits. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

...GRAPEFRUIT MOON... by Tom Waits
---------------------.............
*from 'Closing Time' (1973)*
[Intro]
C  Dm7, F  C, F  Em7  Dm7  G,
C, Dm7  Em7, F, C  Em  F, G
[Verse 1]
[Chorus 1]
[Interlude]
C  Dm7, Em7  F, C, C  Em, F
[Verse 2]
[Chorus 2]
[Interlude]
C  Dm7, Em7  F, C, C  Em, F
[Instrumental]
C  Dm7, F  C, F  Em  D7  G (x2)
Am  Em, F  C, Am  Em  F
C  Dm7, F  C, F  Em  Dm7  G, C
[Interlude]
C  Dm7, Em7  F, C, C  Em, F
[Verse 3]
[Chorus 3]
[Outro]
C  Dm7, Em7  F, C, C  Em, F, C
CHORD DIAGRAMS:
---------------
   C       Dm7     F       Em7     G       Em      D7      Am
 EADGBE  EADGBE  EADGBE  EADGBE  EADGBE  EADGBE  EADGBE  EADGBE
 x32010  xx0211  133211  022030  320003  022000  xx0212  x02210
Tabbed by Joel from cLuMsY, Bristol, England, 2007 (clumsyband@hotmail.com)

Grapefruit Moon Chords by Tom Waits

Learn how to play Grapefruit Moon by Tom Waits with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Grapefruit Moon chords”, “Grapefruit Moon guitar chords”, or “Tom Waits Grapefruit Moon 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 Grapefruit Moon chords and for experienced players who want accurate Grapefruit Moon lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, Dm7, F, Em7, G, Em.

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Can I transpose "Grapefruit Moon" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Grapefruit Moon"?

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Is "Grapefruit Moon" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Grapefruit Moon" by Tom Waits with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Tom Waits below.

What key is "Grapefruit Moon" in?

The chords for "Grapefruit Moon" show the original chord names (including C, Dm7, F, Em7, G, Em). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.