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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 E

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

Verse 1
EEverybody Knew George And Kelly,
AIn The Little House That GeorgeE Had Built.
EHe Could Turn A Board Into Forever,
With Steady Hands AndB Honest Grit.
Kelly EBaked The Pies For Every Fundraiser,
GAeorge Fixed Anything EThat Broke.
TAhey Never Asked FoEr Anything,
EThey Just Gave A Little More.

Chorus
SAome Folks Build A House,
SBome Folks Build AE Home.
Some AFolks Leave A Mark
BLong After They're EGone.
EveryA Nail, Every Wall,
BEvery EDream StilBl StanC#mds.
YoF#mu Can Still See George
IBn The Work Of His HEands.E​

Verse 2
HEe Never Drank Except AIndependence Day
TEwo Cold Beers And He'd Light Up.
EThen He'd Tell Us Stories From The War,
BWhile We All Hung On Every AWord.
I BThought Heroes Lived EIn Books,
OB/D#r SomC#mewhere On TAv.
ETurns Out One WasB Living
REight Next Door To Me.C#m​

Bridge
TG#mhen Kelly Left This World,
AAnd Something Left With Her.
ThEe Porch Light SF#mtill Came On,
BBut The Laughter DEisappeared.

Verse 3
EI Stayed At My AParents' PlacEe One Night,
EWhen Someone Rattled At The Door.
There BStood George In The Moonlight,
Like EI'd Never Seen Before.
BAarefoot In AnE Old White Diaper,
His EAyes Were Somewhere EFar Away.
HeB Looked At Me And ESoftly Asked,
"Have You Seen Kelly Today?" A​

I EPointed Toward The Empty House.
He F#mTurned Without A Sound.
TheA Strongest Man I'd Ever Known
CBouldn't Find His Way Around.A​

Final Chorus
SBome Folks Build A House,
SEome Folks BuilAd A Home.
TBime Can StealE Tomorrow,
But Love Keeps Holding OnA.
WBhen I Pass That ELittle Porch,
BI Still Hear C#mGeorge's Laugh.
F#mHe Built MBore Than That Old House...
EHe Built A Piece Of All Of Us.

Outro
TAhat Little House Is Standing Still.
TEhe Old Front Porch, The Weathered Paint.
FEunny How The StBrongest Hands
Can'At Always Hold On BTo Yesterday.
MayEbe Somewhere Kelly's Smiling,
WC#maiting By That OpF#men Door...
AEnd George Is Finally Home Again,
BBuilding Forever, EOnce More.
A  B  E
Also available in: G (Original) C D A

FAQ

What are the chords for The Carpenter Next Door?

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