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Dresden

Cold Chisel

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Dresden by Cold Chisel

Level: Intermediate Decade: 1980s Genre: Rock Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Dark / Gloomy View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
C G F Am G
C G F Am G

Verse 1
AmThe Morning Breeze Is Off And Gone
FThe Winding Factory EmStreets Are Clean
AmOld Ladies Put The Kettle On
FAnd All-Night LecherEs Pause And Lean
DmOn Grey Shop Windows,G Everywhere
AmA Deeper Hum Is In ThAme Air  G/B​
CHotel RoGom, A DFrifter AmLeaves No CGlues

Solo
F   G    Am    Am G/B
C G F Am G
F   G    Am    Am G/B
C G F Am G

Verse 2
AmHe Rides A Freight-Train Out Of Town
FAnd Whistles At The EmIcy Rime
AmThe Cattle Float Like Thistle-Downs
FAnd God Is On The EdEge Of Time
DmSomewhere Behind A SiGren Wails
AmThe Freight-Train SoaAmrs AbovG/Be The Rails
CThe TravellerG, He's HFard As NaAmils As The TGrain Sweeps Down The Line

Solo
F   G    Am    Am G/B
C G F Am G
F   G    Am    Am G/B
C G F Am G

Verse 3
AmThe Salmon Season's Here To Stay
FAnd Etched Into Each EmShoulder-Bone
AmThe Mark Of Cain Is On Display
FAs Stone Above Each EMeasured Stone
DmOld Dresden Burns AGbove The Breeze
AmThe Traveller, He's OnAm His KnG/Bees
CHe's Watching GSledge-WingsF Dip And AmPlay So FaGr Above The Holy Throne, Hey Yeah

Solo
F   G    Am    Am G/B
C G F Am G

Outro
CDresGden FBlueAms    G​
(Repeat And Fade)
Also available in: D E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Dresden?

The chords for Dresden are: C, G, F, Am, Em, E, Dm, G/B

What is the original key of Dresden?

The original key is C.

What is the difficulty of playing Dresden?

The difficulty level is Intermediate.

Can I play Dresden in another key?

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

Can Dresden be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Dresden on ukulele?

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

How many chords are used in Dresden?

Dresden uses 8 chords: C, G, F, Am, Em, E, Dm, G/B

What is the easiest way to play Dresden?

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 Dresden released in?

Dresden was released in the 1980s. See more 1980s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Dresden?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Dresden 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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