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Letter To Alan

Cold Chisel

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Letter To Alan by Cold Chisel in the key of D

Level: Advanced Decade: 1980s Genre: Rock Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Verse 1
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Dm7As You WaitC/E___ F'TilG HelpDm Arrives C   Dm​
See OurA# Good FrCiendA#/D's FacC/Ee On The DaFshboard   Gsus4        G​
And To A#Know YCou CA#/Dan NoC/Et LeFave ThaDmt Cab AlCive       A#​
Do You A#Know IC ReaA#/Dch FoC/Er YoFu,    Dm    FrCom LaA#ter TimFes?

Refrain 1
Once I KDmnew  F    G    Dm    C    F    G​
Once I KDmnew  F    G    Dm    C    F    G​
Now I'm DmWalkiFng  G    Dm    C    F    G​
Now I'm DmWalkiFng IGn ThDme DaCrk  F    G​
Like DmBells, The Dogs Are YCelling All AFcross Centennial CPark
And The DmSunday Morning GmLight Just Sends MeC Blind
And I'm DmOnly Feeling CUseless 'Cause There's FNothing I Can CBlame
Every DPerson, C#Thing And A#CircumstGance That AMoves This PeGrfect DaFy You've ELeft Behind

Solo
Dm   F   G   Dm  C   F   G
Dm   F   G   Dm  C   F   G

Refrain 2
And I'm TDmhinkiFng  G    Dm    C    F    G​
Christmas Dm1982 F    G    Dm    C    F    G​
DmAround This Time, A CYear Ago, FGaskill Sold His CBoat
And DmHeaded For The GmCross To Sink A CFew
DmNever A/C#Trust AGm/A# Wayside CGmhapel CA7(b9)rowd On ChrA7/Gistmas EvFe      A/E​
DmThey Must BeA/C# EntertaGm/A#ined And GmIf A StA7(b9)ranger DoeA7/Gs The DyFing, ThaA/Et's Okay

Solo
Dm   F   G   Dm  C   F   G
Dm   F   G   Dm  C   F   G

Refrain 3
And I'm DmSitting In A CHotel Room AlFong Rue St.C Louis
DmDialling Old PhoneGm Numbers Down The CLine
And I DMeasureC# My PosiA#tion ToG The ObAstaclesG We CrFossed  E​
The DTerritC#ory CA#overed AGnd The AParties TGhat We LFost, ThEose Were The Days

Solo
Dm   F   G   Dm  C   F   G
Dm   F   G   Dm  C   F   G
Em       D/F#    G       A
Em           D   Em
Em       D/F#    G       A
Em           D   Em
C        D       C/E     D/F#
G                A
C   D   C/E D/F# G       Em
D                C

Verse 2
And If I CDon't Hang 'Round
Our Old BmGambling GBrounds
It Em7Does Not Mean That I've AForgotten
We Em7BelieD/F#ved, AGnd AI StillEm Do

Solo
Dm   F   G   Dm  C   F   G
Dm   F   G   Dm  C   F   G
Dm   F   G   Dm  C   F   G
Dm   F   G   Dm  C   F   G
Dm       C       F       C
Dm       Gm      C
Dm   F   G   Dm  C   F   G
Dm   F   G   Dm  C   F   G
Dm   F   G   Dm  C   F   G
Dm   F   G   Dm  C   F   G
Dm       C       F       C
Dm       Gm      C
Dm  A/C# Gm/A# Gm A7(b9) A7/G F A/E
Dm  A/C# Gm/A# Gm A7(b9) A7/G F A/E
Dm
Also available in: Am7 (Original) C E G

FAQ

What are the chords for Letter To Alan?

The chords for Letter To Alan are: Dm7, C/E, F, G, Dm, C, A#, A#/D, Gsus4, Gm, D, C#

What is the original key of Letter To Alan?

The original key is Am7.

What is the difficulty of playing Letter To Alan?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Letter To Alan in another key?

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

Can Letter To Alan be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Letter To Alan on ukulele?

Chord Letter To Alan can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Letter To Alan?

Letter To Alan uses 12 chords: Dm7, C/E, F, G, Dm, C, A#, A#/D, Gsus4, Gm, D, C#

What is the easiest way to play Letter To Alan?

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 Letter To Alan released in?

Letter To Alan was released in the 1980s. See more 1980s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Letter To Alan?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Letter To Alan 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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