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Letter To Alan

Cold Chisel

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

Level: Advanced Decade: 1980s Genre: Rock Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Verse 1
When It's Em7Time__D/F#__  FGor YAour REmeflectionD   Em​
Em7As You WaitD/F#___ 'GTil AHelp EmArrives  D   Em​
See OurC Good FDrienC/Ed's FD/F#ace On The DGashboard  Asus4        A​
And To CKnow DYou C/ECan D/F#Not LGeave ThEmat Cab ADlive      C​
Do You CKnow DI ReC/Each D/F#For YGou,   Em     FDrom LCater TGimes?

Refrain 1
Once I KEmnew  G    A    Em    D    G    A​
Once I KEmnew  G    A    Em    D    G    A​
Now I'm EmWalkiGng  A    Em    D    G    A​
Now I'm EmWalkiGng IAn ThEme DaDrk  G    A​
Like EmBells, The Dogs Are YDelling All AGcross Centennial DPark
And The EmSunday Morning AmLight Just Sends MeD Blind
And I'm EmOnly Feeling DUseless 'Cause There's GNothing I Can DBlame
Every EPerson, D#Thing And CCircumsAtance ThatB Moves This PAerfect DGay You'veF# Left Behind

Solo
Em   G   A   Em  D   G   A
Em   G   A   Em  D   G   A

Refrain 2
And I'm TEmhinkiGng  A    Em    D    G    A​
Christmas Em1982 G    A    Em    D    G    A​
EmAround This Time, A DYear Ago, GGaskill Sold His DBoat
And EmHeaded For The AmCross To Sink A DFew
EmNever B/D#Trust AAm/C Wayside AmChapel B7(b9)Crowd On ChB7/Aristmas EGve     B/F#​
EmThey Must BeB/D# EntertaAm/Cined AndAm If A SB7(b9)tranger DoB7/Aes The DGying, ThB/F#at's Okay

Solo
Em   G   A   Em  D   G   A
Em   G   A   Em  D   G   A

Refrain 3
And I'm EmSitting In A DHotel Room AlGong Rue St.D Louis
EmDialling Old PhoneAm Numbers Down The DLine
And I EMeasureD# My PosiCtion TAo The OBbstacleAs We CGrossed F#​
The ETerritD#ory CCovered AAnd TheB Parties AThat We GLost, TF#hose Were The Days

Solo
Em   G   A   Em  D   G   A
Em   G   A   Em  D   G   A
F#m       E/G#    A       B
F#m           E   F#m
F#m       E/G#    A       B
F#m           E   F#m
D        E       D/F#     E/G#
A                B
D   E   D/F# E/G# A       F#m
E                D

Verse 2
And If I DDon't Hang 'Round
Our Old C#mGambling GrC#ounds
It F#m7Does Not Mean That I've FBorgotten
We F#m7BelievE/G#ed, AnAd IB Still F#mDo

Solo
Em   G   A   Em  D   G   A
Em   G   A   Em  D   G   A
Em   G   A   Em  D   G   A
Em   G   A   Em  D   G   A
Em       D       G       D
Em       Am      D
Em   G   A   Em  D   G   A
Em   G   A   Em  D   G   A
Em   G   A   Em  D   G   A
Em   G   A   Em  D   G   A
Em       D       G       D
Em       Am      D
Em  B/D# Am/C Am B7(b9) B7/A G B/F#
Em  B/D# Am/C Am B7(b9) B7/A G B/F#
Em
Also available in: Am7 (Original) C D G

FAQ

What are the chords for Letter To Alan?

The chords for Letter To Alan are: Em7, D/F#, G, A, Em, D, C, C/E, Asus4, Am, E, D#

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: Em7, D/F#, G, A, Em, D, C, C/E, Asus4, Am, E, D#

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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