Chordyes

Penelope

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Penelope by Rex Orange County in the key of D

Intro
D Dmaj7 D7
G Gm
D Em7 A7

Verse 1
I Was ADlone At Your Recital, You Were Dmaj7Open Like A Bible
D7On Your Toes You Circled Like A GHalo
GmAll The Girls Beside You, The DLeotards Confined You
Em7I Was Getting Lost Inside Your DFaint A7Glow
DI Never Told You How Much Dmaj7Everyone Adored You
By The D7Time The Words Would Reach Me, You'd Be GHalfway Home
And GmThat Day In Your Kitchen, Your DFamily Knew I Loved You
And Em7They All Knew You Didn't And We Never Closed The A7Difference

Chorus
G Penelope, You're Not Dancing Anymore
I BmHeard He Took Your Hand, But Your AFeet Stayed On The E/G#Floor
G Penelope, You Never Learned To Dance Alone
But Just ReBmmember How I Did It Every ATime You Came AE/G#long  G​

Verse 2
D You Never Watched Me Dmaj7As   I Moved My Body
To D7Any Floor That Your Green Eyes Would GFall On
GmWaved My Hands In Silence As DThe Only Trees Passed By Us
Em7Shuffled And I Shuffled, Someone Even Seen Me A7Fly Once
DBack And Forth I Traveled, I Could Dmaj7Never Change The Channel
Stood D7Naked On The Field When I GKnew I'd Lost The Battle
And GmWhen You Finally Left, No, I Could DNever Learn The Steps
I Em7Fell So Far Behind That All I Had Were My Own A7Hands

Chorus
G Penelope, You're Not Dancing Anymore
I BmHeard He Took Your Hand, But Your AFeet Stayed On The E/G#Floor
G Penelope, You Never Learned To Dance Alone
But Just ReBmmember How I Did It Every ATime You Came AE/G#long

Outro
G Bm  A E/G#
G Bm  A E/G#
G
Also available in: G (Original) C E A

FAQ

What are the chords for Penelope?

The chords for Penelope are: D, Dmaj7, D7, G, Gm, Em7, A7, Bm, A, E/G#

What is the original key of Penelope?

The original key is G.

What is the difficulty of playing Penelope?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Penelope in another key?

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

Can Penelope be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Penelope on ukulele?

Chord Penelope can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Penelope?

Penelope uses 10 chords: D, Dmaj7, D7, G, Gm, Em7, A7, Bm, A, E/G#

What is the easiest way to play Penelope?

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 Penelope released in?

Penelope was released in the 2020s. See more 2020s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Penelope?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Penelope 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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