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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 D

Level: Advanced Decade: 1970s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
D  E7 A D

Verse 1
They’reD Sending The AOld A7Man DHome
DBack Where The GBuffaE7lo ARoam,A7​
GOut In The APacific, They DSay He F#7Was The BB7est,
ENow He’s In His E7Civvies, Headin' AHome Like All The A7Rest.

Verse 2
DHe'll Never AForget A7Rosa DLee
DOr Sleepless Nights He D7Fought Upon The GSea.
He'll GOnly Have The AMemories, Or DGreat Books F#7By James JB7ones,
‘Cause E7They're Sending The AOld A7Man DHome.

Bridge
GFar Away...   DFar Away ...
EAnother Life So E7Very Far AAway.A7​

Interlude
D A A7 D
D G E7 A A7
G A D F#7 B7
E7 A A7 D

Verse 3
They'll DTear Down The AOffiA7cer's DClubs,
And DWrite Off The GOverE7due ASubs,A7​
So GLet's Drink To Their AMemories, Our DHeroes, F#7And Our PB7als,
To Those ECrazy Navy E7Fliers, To Those ASwell Hawaiian A7Gals.

Verse 4
The DSailors Will ADance A7In The DStreet,
Then They'll DMothball The D7Whole Damn GFleet,
We'll GOnly Have The APicture Books,Of DLand, And F#7Sea, And FB7oam,
'Cause TE7hey're Sending The AOld A7Man DHome. D7​
He'll GOnly Have His AMemories, Or DGreat Books F#7By James JB7ones,
‘Cause They're E7Sending The AOld A7Man GHomeGadd9.      D​
Also available in: G (Original) C E A

FAQ

What are the chords for Sending The Old Man Home?

The chords for Sending The Old Man Home are: D, E7, A, A7, G, F#7, B7, E, D7, Gadd9

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: D, E7, A, A7, G, F#7, B7, E, D7, Gadd9

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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