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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 E

Level: Advanced Decade: 1970s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
E  F#7 B E

Verse 1
They’reE Sending The BOld B7Man EHome
EBack Where The ABuffaF#7lo RBoam, B7​
AOut In The BPacific, They ESay He G#7Was The BC#7est,
F#Now He’s In His CF#7ivvies, Headin' HoBme Like All The ReB7st.

Verse 2
EHe'll Never BForget B7Rosa ELee
EOr Sleepless Nights He E7Fought Upon The ASea.
He'll AOnly Have The BMemories, Or EGreat Books G#7By James JC#7ones,
‘Cause F#7They're Sending The OBld MB7an HEome.

Bridge
AFar Away...   EFar Away ...
F#Another Life So VF#7ery Far AwBay.  B7​

Interlude
E B B7 E
E A F#7 B B7
A B E G#7 C#7
F#7 B B7 E

Verse 3
They'll ETear Down The BOffiB7cer's EClubs,
And EWrite Off The AOverF#7due SBubs, B7​
So ALet's Drink To Their BMemories, Our EHeroes, G#7And Our PC#7als,
To Those F#Crazy Navy FF#7liers, To Those SwBell Hawaiian GaB7ls.

Verse 4
The ESailors Will BDance B7In The EStreet,
Then They'll EMothball The E7Whole Damn AFleet,
We'll AOnly Have The BPicture Books,Of ELand, And G#7Sea, And FC#7oam,
'Cause TF#7hey're Sending The OBld MB7an HEome.  E7​
He'll AOnly Have His BMemories, Or EGreat Books G#7By James JC#7ones,
‘Cause They're F#7Sending The OBld MB7an HAome.Aadd9       E​
Also available in: G (Original) C D A

FAQ

What are the chords for Sending The Old Man Home?

The chords for Sending The Old Man Home are: E, F#7, B, B7, A, G#7, C#7, F#, E7, Aadd9

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: E, F#7, B, B7, A, G#7, C#7, F#, E7, Aadd9

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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