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Solitaire

Carpenters

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Solitaire by Carpenters in the key of D

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

Verse
DThere WasD A Man A DLonely E7Man
AWho Lost His Love Through HisA7 Indifference A HeaDrt That
Cared That WeE7nt Unshared Until It Died AWithin His A7Silence                     D​

Hook
And SolitairDe's The Only Game In Town              F#m​
BmAnd Every Road That Takes Him Takes Him Down
And By HEm7imself It's Easy To Pretend He'll NAever Love AgainD                  A​

Pre-Hook
And KeepiDng To Himself He Plays The Game                  F#m​
BmWithout Her Love It Always Ends The Same
While LifeEm Goes On Around Him Everywhere He's Playing SolAitaire         D               A​

Verse 2
DA LDittle HDope GoesE7 Up In Smoke Just How It GoAes
Goes Without DSaying There Was A ManD                 D​
E7A Lonely Man Who WAould Command The Hand He's Playing                          D    A​

Pre-Hook
And KeepiDng To Himself He Plays The Game                  F#m​
BmWithout Her Love It Always Ends The Same
While LifeEm Goes On Around Him Everywhere He's Playing SAolitaire         D               A​

Outro
  D   Bm   G   Em A7
  D
Also available in: E (Original) C G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Solitaire?

The chords for Solitaire are: D, E7, A, A7, F#m, Bm, Em7, Em, G

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: D, E7, A, A7, F#m, Bm, Em7, Em, G

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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