Deep Purple - The Lunatic Intro C A# G# C Verse There CWas A Time I Liked Him, Now I Don't Know What To Say CWhen I See Him Coming, I Just Look The Other Way A#Ah He's DangerG#ous There's A A#Sparkle In His Eyes When They Should Be Dull And Grey FmOh D# A#/D C# Verse 2 He's CGot An Air Of Confidence, Goes Out On His Own CHas A Very Few Friends And Doesn't Use A Phone A#Ah, MysteriG#ous Thank CGod The Law Is Watching, Now They'll Drag Him From His Home FmOh, OhD# A#/D C# Chorus A#Once He Was A Lovely Lad, ComG#pliant And D#Tame A#Something Must've Happened To G#Turn Him InD#sane A#He Lost His Way And G#Now He's Full-D#Grown He's A C#Lunatic With AD# Mind Of HisF Own Solo Dm F Dm F Dm F G Dm F Dm F Dm F C Dm F Dm F Dm F G Dm F Dm F Dm F C Dm F Dm F Dm F G Dm F Dm F Dm F C Dm F Dm F Dm F G Dm F Dm F Dm F C Dm Chorus 2 A#Once He Was A Lovely Lad, ComG#pliant And D#Tame A#Something Must've Happened To G#Turn Him InD#sane A#He Lost His Way And G#Now He's Full-D#Grown He's A C#Lunatic With AD# Mind Of HisF Own Verse 3 It's CNot As If He Barks Under A Waxing Gibbous Moon It's ACnother Kind Of Madness, Same Old Words, A Different Tune A#Ah It's ScarG#y Not CLong Before The Ministry Is Bursting His Balloon FmOh, OhD# A#/D C# C
FAQ
What are the chords for The Lunatic?
The chords for The Lunatic are: C, A#, G#, Fm, D#, A#/D, C#, F, Dm, G
What is the original key of The Lunatic?
The original key is A.
What is the difficulty of playing The Lunatic?
The difficulty level is Advanced.
Can I play The Lunatic in another key?
Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.
Can The Lunatic be played on an acoustic guitar?
Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.
Can I play The Lunatic on ukulele?
Chord The Lunatic can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.
How many chords are used in The Lunatic?
The Lunatic uses 10 chords: C, A#, G#, Fm, D#, A#/D, C#, F, Dm, G
What is the easiest way to play The Lunatic?
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 The Lunatic released in?
The Lunatic was released in the 1970s. See more 1970s songs here
Are there easier chord versions for The Lunatic?
Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch The Lunatic to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.