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The Carpenter Next Door

Birdyman 1959

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for The Carpenter Next Door by Birdyman 1959 in the key of A

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

Verse 1
AEverybody Knew George And Kelly,
DIn The Little House That GeorgeA Had Built.
AHe Could Turn A Board Into Forever,
With Steady Hands AndE Honest Grit.
Kelly ABaked The Pies For Every Fundraiser,
GDeorge Fixed Anything AThat Broke.
TDhey Never Asked FoAr Anything,
AThey Just Gave A Little More.

Chorus
SDome Folks Build A House,
SEome Folks Build AA Home.
Some DFolks Leave A Mark
ELong After They're AGone.
EveryD Nail, Every Wall,
EEvery ADream StilEl StanF#mds.
YoBmu Can Still See George
IEn The Work Of His HAands.A​

Verse 2
HAe Never Drank Except DIndependence Day
TAwo Cold Beers And He'd Light Up.
AThen He'd Tell Us Stories From The War,
EWhile We All Hung On Every DWord.
I EThought Heroes Lived AIn Books,
OE/G#r SomF#mewhere On TDv.
ATurns Out One WasE Living
RAight Next Door To Me.F#m​

Bridge
TC#mhen Kelly Left This World,
ADnd Something Left With Her.
ThAe Porch Light SBmtill Came On,
BEut The Laughter DAisappeared.

Verse 3
AI Stayed At My DParents' PlacAe One Night,
AWhen Someone Rattled At The Door.
There EStood George In The Moonlight,
Like AI'd Never Seen Before.
BDarefoot In AnA Old White Diaper,
His EDyes Were Somewhere AFar Away.
HeE Looked At Me And ASoftly Asked,
"Have You Seen Kelly Today?" D​

I APointed Toward The Empty House.
He BmTurned Without A Sound.
TheD Strongest Man I'd Ever Known
CEouldn't Find His Way Around.D​

Final Chorus
SEome Folks Build A House,
SAome Folks BuilDd A Home.
TEime Can StealA Tomorrow,
But Love Keeps Holding OnD.
WEhen I Pass That ALittle Porch,
EI Still Hear F#mGeorge's Laugh.
BmHe Built EMore Than That Old House...
AHe Built A Piece Of All Of Us.

Outro
TDhat Little House Is Standing Still.
TAhe Old Front Porch, The Weathered Paint.
FAunny How The StErongest Hands
Can'Dt Always Hold On ETo Yesterday.
MayAbe Somewhere Kelly's Smiling,
WF#maiting By That OpBmen Door...
AAnd George Is Finally Home Again,
EBuilding Forever, AOnce More.
D  E  A
Also available in: G (Original) C D E

FAQ

What are the chords for The Carpenter Next Door?

The chords for The Carpenter Next Door are: A, D, E, F#m, Bm, E/G#, C#m

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: A, D, E, F#m, Bm, E/G#, C#m

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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