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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 C

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

Verse 1
CEverybody Knew George And Kelly,
FIn The Little House That GeorgeC Had Built.
CHe Could Turn A Board Into Forever,
With Steady Hands AndG Honest Grit.
Kelly CBaked The Pies For Every Fundraiser,
GFeorge Fixed Anything CThat Broke.
TFhey Never Asked FoCr Anything,
CThey Just Gave A Little More.

Chorus
SFome Folks Build A House,
SGome Folks Build AC Home.
Some FFolks Leave A Mark
GLong After They're CGone.
EveryF Nail, Every Wall,
GEvery CDream StilGl StanAmds.
YoDmu Can Still See George
IGn The Work Of His HCands.C​

Verse 2
HCe Never Drank Except FIndependence Day
TCwo Cold Beers And He'd Light Up.
CThen He'd Tell Us Stories From The War,
GWhile We All Hung On Every FWord.
I GThought Heroes Lived CIn Books,
OG/Br SoAmmewhere OnF Tv.
CTurns Out One WasG Living
RCight Next Door To Me.Am​

Bridge
TEmhen Kelly Left This World,
AFnd Something Left With Her.
ThCe Porch Light SDmtill Came On,
BGut The Laughter DCisappeared.

Verse 3
CI Stayed At My FParents' PlacCe One Night,
CWhen Someone Rattled At The Door.
There GStood George In The Moonlight,
Like CI'd Never Seen Before.
BFarefoot In AnC Old White Diaper,
His EFyes Were Somewhere CFar Away.
HeG Looked At Me And CSoftly Asked,
"Have You Seen Kelly Today?" F​

I CPointed Toward The Empty House.
He DmTurned Without A Sound.
TheF Strongest Man I'd Ever Known
CGouldn't Find His Way Around.F​

Final Chorus
SGome Folks Build A House,
SCome Folks BuilFd A Home.
TGime Can StealC Tomorrow,
But Love Keeps Holding OnF.
WGhen I Pass That CLittle Porch,
GI Still Hear AmGeorge's Laugh.
DmHe Built GMore Than That Old House...
CHe Built A Piece Of All Of Us.

Outro
TFhat Little House Is Standing Still.
TChe Old Front Porch, The Weathered Paint.
FCunny How The StGrongest Hands
Can'Ft Always Hold On GTo Yesterday.
MayCbe Somewhere Kelly's Smiling,
WAmaiting By That ODmpen Door...
ACnd George Is Finally Home Again,
GBuilding Forever, COnce More.
F  G  C
Also available in: G (Original) D E A

FAQ

What are the chords for The Carpenter Next Door?

The chords for The Carpenter Next Door are: C, F, G, Am, Dm, G/B, Em

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: C, F, G, Am, Dm, G/B, Em

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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