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Sending The Old Man Home

Jimmy Buffett

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Sending The Old Man Home by Jimmy Buffett in the key of A

Level: Advanced Decade: 1970s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
A  B7 E A

Verse 1
They’reA Sending The EOld E7Man AHome
ABack Where The DBuffaB7lo ERoam,E7​
DOut In The EPacific, They ASay He C#7Was The BF#7est,
BNow He’s In His B7Civvies, Headin' EHome Like All The E7Rest.

Verse 2
AHe'll Never EForget E7Rosa ALee
AOr Sleepless Nights He A7Fought Upon The DSea.
He'll DOnly Have The EMemories, Or AGreat Books C#7By James JF#7ones,
‘Cause B7They're Sending The EOld E7Man AHome.

Bridge
DFar Away...   AFar Away ...
BAnother Life So B7Very Far EAway.E7​

Interlude
A E E7 A
A D B7 E E7
D E A C#7 F#7
B7 E E7 A

Verse 3
They'll ATear Down The EOffiE7cer's AClubs,
And AWrite Off The DOverB7due ESubs,E7​
So DLet's Drink To Their EMemories, Our AHeroes, C#7And Our PF#7als,
To Those BCrazy Navy B7Fliers, To Those ESwell Hawaiian E7Gals.

Verse 4
The ASailors Will EDance E7In The AStreet,
Then They'll AMothball The A7Whole Damn DFleet,
We'll DOnly Have The EPicture Books,Of ALand, And C#7Sea, And FF#7oam,
'Cause TB7hey're Sending The EOld E7Man AHome. A7​
He'll DOnly Have His EMemories, Or AGreat Books C#7By James JF#7ones,
‘Cause They're B7Sending The EOld E7Man DHomeDadd9.      A​
Also available in: G (Original) C D E

FAQ

What are the chords for Sending The Old Man Home?

The chords for Sending The Old Man Home are: A, B7, E, E7, D, C#7, F#7, B, A7, Dadd9

What is the original key of Sending The Old Man Home?

The original key is G.

What is the difficulty of playing Sending The Old Man Home?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Sending The Old Man Home in another key?

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

Can Sending The Old Man Home be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Sending The Old Man Home on ukulele?

Chord Sending The Old Man Home can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Sending The Old Man Home?

Sending The Old Man Home uses 10 chords: A, B7, E, E7, D, C#7, F#7, B, A7, Dadd9

What is the easiest way to play Sending The Old Man Home?

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 Sending The Old Man Home released in?

Sending The Old Man Home was released in the 1970s. See more 1970s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Sending The Old Man Home?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Sending The Old Man Home 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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