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Stringman

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 rcwoods|famoore@unix1.tcd.ie
 Stringman : Unplugged
 FCBbC
      x4
 F
 You can say the soul is gone
         Dm/G
 And the feelings just not there
 Bb          C            F  C Bb C
 Not like it was so long ago      
        F
 On the empty page before you
         Dm/G
 You can fill in what you care
 Bb             C               F  C Bb C
 Try to make it good before you go      
 Take the simple case of the sarge
 Who wouldn't go back to war
 Because the hippies tore down every -
 Thing that he was fighting for
 Or the lovers on the blanket
 The city turned to whores
 With memories of green kissed by the sun
 You can say the soul is gone
 And close another page
 Just be sure that yours is not the one
 F C Bb C
         Bb              F
 And I'm singing for the stringman
     Bb              F
 Who lately lost his wife
       Bb           Dm
 There is no dearer friend of mine
      C              F
 That I know in this life
 On his shoulder is a violin
 For his head where chaos reigns
 But his heart can't find a simple way
 To live with all those things
           F      C Bb C
 All those things      
        F         C Bb C
 He's a stringman      
   F         C Bb C
 A
  stringman      
 F C Bb C
           F
 All those strings to pull
 FCBbC
      x4
 notes: Dm/G 300231

Stringman chords and lyrics

Free chords for Stringman by Neil Young. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

rcwoods|famoore@unix1.tcd.ie
 Stringman : Unplugged
 F C Bb C  x4
 Take the simple case of the sarge
 Who wouldn't go back to war
 Because the hippies tore down every -
 Thing that he was fighting for
 Or the lovers on the blanket
 The city turned to whores
 With memories of green kissed by the sun
 You can say the soul is gone
 And close another page
 Just be sure that yours is not the one
 F C Bb C
 On his shoulder is a violin
 For his head where chaos reigns
 But his heart can't find a simple way
 To live with all those things
   F         C Bb C
 A stringman      
 F C Bb C
 F C Bb C  x4
 notes: Dm/G 300231

Stringman Chords by Neil Young

Learn how to play Stringman by Neil Young with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Stringman chords”, “Stringman guitar chords”, or “Neil Young Stringman 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 Stringman chords and for experienced players who want accurate Stringman lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include F, C, Bb, Dm/G, Dm, A.

Frequently asked questions about Stringman

How do I play "Stringman" by Neil Young on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Stringman" by Neil Young 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.

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Can I transpose "Stringman" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Stringman"?

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

Is "Stringman" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Stringman" in?

The chords for "Stringman" show the original chord names (including F, C, Bb, Dm/G, Dm, A). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.