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The Carpenter Next Door

Birdyman 1959

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for The Carpenter Next Door by Birdyman 1959

Level: Intermediate Decade: 2020s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Family Mood: Chill / Relaxed View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
G   C  G    C  D   G

Verse 1
GEverybody Knew George And Kelly,
CIn The Little House That GeorgeG Had Built.
GHe Could Turn A Board Into Forever,
With Steady Hands AndD Honest Grit.
Kelly GBaked The Pies For Every Fundraiser,
GCeorge Fixed Anything GThat Broke.
TChey Never Asked FoGr Anything,
GThey Just Gave A Little More.

Chorus
SCome Folks Build A House,
SDome Folks Build AG Home.
Some CFolks Leave A Mark
DLong After They're GGone.
EveryC Nail, Every Wall,
DEvery GDream StilDl StanEmds.
YoAmu Can Still See George
IDn The Work Of His HGands.G​

Verse 2
HGe Never Drank Except CIndependence Day
TGwo Cold Beers And He'd Light Up.
GThen He'd Tell Us Stories From The War,
DWhile We All Hung On Every CWord.
I DThought Heroes Lived GIn Books,
OD/F#r SomEmewhere On CTv.
GTurns Out One WasD Living
RGight Next Door To Me.Em​

Bridge
TBmhen Kelly Left This World,
ACnd Something Left With Her.
ThGe Porch Light SAmtill Came On,
BDut The Laughter DGisappeared.

Verse 3
GI Stayed At My CParents' PlacGe One Night,
GWhen Someone Rattled At The Door.
There DStood George In The Moonlight,
Like GI'd Never Seen Before.
BCarefoot In AnG Old White Diaper,
His ECyes Were Somewhere GFar Away.
HeD Looked At Me And GSoftly Asked,
"Have You Seen Kelly Today?" C​

I GPointed Toward The Empty House.
He AmTurned Without A Sound.
TheC Strongest Man I'd Ever Known
CDouldn't Find His Way Around.C​

Final Chorus
SDome Folks Build A House,
SGome Folks BuilCd A Home.
TDime Can StealG Tomorrow,
But Love Keeps Holding OnC.
WDhen I Pass That GLittle Porch,
DI Still Hear EmGeorge's Laugh.
AmHe Built DMore Than That Old House...
GHe Built A Piece Of All Of Us.

Outro
TChat Little House Is Standing Still.
TGhe Old Front Porch, The Weathered Paint.
FGunny How The StDrongest Hands
Can'Ct Always Hold On DTo Yesterday.
MayGbe Somewhere Kelly's Smiling,
WEmaiting By That OAmpen Door...
AGnd George Is Finally Home Again,
DBuilding Forever, GOnce More.
C  D  G
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FAQ

What are the chords for The Carpenter Next Door?

The chords for The Carpenter Next Door are: G, C, D, Em, Am, D/F#, Bm

What is the original key of The Carpenter Next Door?

The original key is G.

What is the difficulty of playing The Carpenter Next Door?

The difficulty level is Intermediate.

Can I play The Carpenter Next Door in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can The Carpenter Next Door be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play The Carpenter Next Door on ukulele?

Chord The Carpenter Next Door can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in The Carpenter Next Door?

The Carpenter Next Door uses 7 chords: G, C, D, Em, Am, D/F#, Bm

What is the easiest way to play The Carpenter Next Door?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was The Carpenter Next Door released in?

The Carpenter Next Door was released in the 2020s. See more 2020s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for The Carpenter Next Door?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch The Carpenter Next Door to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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