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Solitaire

Carpenters

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Solitaire by Carpenters

Level: Advanced Decade: 1970s Genre: Ballad / Slow Rock Theme: Heartbreak Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
  E   E

Verse
EThere WasE A Man A ELonely F#7Man
BWho Lost His Love Through HisB7 Indifference A HeaErt That
Cared That WeF#7nt Unshared Until It Died WBithin His SB7ilence                      E​

Hook
And SolitairEe's The Only Game In Town              G#m​
C#mAnd Every Road That Takes Him Takes Him Down
And By HF#m7imself It's Easy To Pretend He'll NeBver Love Again E                  B​

Pre-Hook
And KeepiEng To Himself He Plays The Game                  G#m​
C#mWithout Her Love It Always Ends The Same
While LifeF#m Goes On Around Him Everywhere He's Playing SoliBtaire          E               B​

Verse 2
EA LEittle HEope GoesF#7 Up In Smoke Just How It GoeBs
Goes Without ESaying There Was A ManE                 E​
F#7A Lonely Man Who WoBuld Command The Hand He's Playing                           E    B​

Pre-Hook
And KeepiEng To Himself He Plays The Game                  G#m​
C#mWithout Her Love It Always Ends The Same
While LifeF#m Goes On Around Him Everywhere He's Playing SoBlitaire          E               B​

Outro
  E   C#m   A   F#m B7
  E
Also available in: C D G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Solitaire?

The chords for Solitaire are: E, F#7, B, B7, G#m, C#m, F#m7, F#m, A

What is the original key of Solitaire?

The original key is E.

What is the difficulty of playing Solitaire?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Solitaire in another key?

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

Can Solitaire be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Solitaire on ukulele?

Chord Solitaire can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Solitaire?

Solitaire uses 9 chords: E, F#7, B, B7, G#m, C#m, F#m7, F#m, A

What is the easiest way to play Solitaire?

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 Solitaire released in?

Solitaire was released in the 1970s. See more 1970s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Solitaire?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Solitaire 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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