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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 D

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

Verse 1
DEverybody Knew George And Kelly,
GIn The Little House That GeorgeD Had Built.
DHe Could Turn A Board Into Forever,
With Steady Hands AndA Honest Grit.
Kelly DBaked The Pies For Every Fundraiser,
GGeorge Fixed Anything DThat Broke.
TGhey Never Asked FoDr Anything,
DThey Just Gave A Little More.

Chorus
SGome Folks Build A House,
SAome Folks Build AD Home.
Some GFolks Leave A Mark
ALong After They're DGone.
EveryG Nail, Every Wall,
AEvery DDream StilAl StanBmds.
YoEmu Can Still See George
IAn The Work Of His HDands.D​

Verse 2
HDe Never Drank Except GIndependence Day
TDwo Cold Beers And He'd Light Up.
DThen He'd Tell Us Stories From The War,
AWhile We All Hung On Every GWord.
I AThought Heroes Lived DIn Books,
OA/C#r SomBmewhere On GTv.
DTurns Out One WasA Living
RDight Next Door To Me.Bm​

Bridge
TF#mhen Kelly Left This World,
AGnd Something Left With Her.
ThDe Porch Light SEmtill Came On,
BAut The Laughter DDisappeared.

Verse 3
DI Stayed At My GParents' PlacDe One Night,
DWhen Someone Rattled At The Door.
There AStood George In The Moonlight,
Like DI'd Never Seen Before.
BGarefoot In AnD Old White Diaper,
His EGyes Were Somewhere DFar Away.
HeA Looked At Me And DSoftly Asked,
"Have You Seen Kelly Today?" G​

I DPointed Toward The Empty House.
He EmTurned Without A Sound.
TheG Strongest Man I'd Ever Known
CAouldn't Find His Way Around.G​

Final Chorus
SAome Folks Build A House,
SDome Folks BuilGd A Home.
TAime Can StealD Tomorrow,
But Love Keeps Holding OnG.
WAhen I Pass That DLittle Porch,
AI Still Hear BmGeorge's Laugh.
EmHe Built AMore Than That Old House...
DHe Built A Piece Of All Of Us.

Outro
TGhat Little House Is Standing Still.
TDhe Old Front Porch, The Weathered Paint.
FDunny How The StArongest Hands
Can'Gt Always Hold On ATo Yesterday.
MayDbe Somewhere Kelly's Smiling,
WBmaiting By That OEmpen Door...
ADnd George Is Finally Home Again,
ABuilding Forever, DOnce More.
G  A  D
Also available in: G (Original) C E A

FAQ

What are the chords for The Carpenter Next Door?

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