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Stranger On The Town

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Stranger On The Town by The Damned in the key of A

Intro
A E F#
G G# A A#
B A x4
B F#m A E
B A B A

Verse 1
BDid You Ever See A AMan Turned Inside BOut
He Can Come And AGo Without A BSound
They Say AOk When They Turn You BDown
'Cos Someones Always ASmiling When They Really Frown

Chorus
You BTurf Me Out Can't KF#meep Me Down
'Cos I'm A AStranger On The ETown (Don't Put Me Down!) B  A  B  A​

Verse 2
BAnd I Only Want A APlace To Rest My BHead
But If Looks Could AKill I Might As Well Be BDead
Get Me On My AFeet Take Me To The BDoor
I'll Face The LaAw Might Even Get A Bed

Chorus
You BTurf Me Out Can't KF#meep Me Down
'Cos I'm A AStranger On The ETown (Yeahhh)
You BTurf Me Out Can't KF#meep Me Down
'Cos I'm A AStranger On The Town

Post-Chorus
C#mDon't Need MeA​
C#mWon't Feed Me NoAw
C#mJust Say The WAord
Just DSmile As I'm Thrown G#Out   B​

Interlude
B A x4

Chorus
You BTurf Me Out Can't KF#meep Me Down
'Cos I'm A AStranger On The ETown (Yeahhh)B  A  B  A​

Verse 3
BAnd The City's ANew So The Faces BChange
I Know They're ADifferent Yet They Act The BSame
I've Read The AScript And I Know The BScore
I Know It's Only ATime Before I'm Shown The Door

Chorus
You BTurf Me Out Can't KF#meep Me Down
'Cos I'm A AStranger On The ETown (Yeahhh)
You BTurf Me Out Can't KF#meep Me Down
'Cos I'm A AStranger On The Town

Post-Chorus
C#mI've Got Some MoneAy
C#mSo Do You Love Me NoAw?
C#mNow Will You Run Me OuAt
And They WoDnder Why I SG#hout

Bridge
D#mEven In A Crowd When You're EAll Alone
It's So GFar From Home There's Faces G#All Around
They Stare AMean And Proud You've Gotta BGet Away
You Gotta CGet AwaAyyy

Reprise
So I'm A DStranF#mger
And Though You GPut Me Down You Know I
AAint No Clown
And You're A DStrangF#mer
'Cause I'll GSee You Around
When The AChips Are Down
And I'm A EmStranger EmOn DThe GTown...
Ooh Ooh The DCity's New The AFaces Change
DI Know They're Different Yet They AAct The Same
And I'm A EmStranger EmOn DThe GTown...
And DI Only Wanna Place To ARest My Head
DIf Looks Could Kill I Might As AWell Be Dead
And I'm A EmStranger EmOn DThe GTown (Yes I Am!)
And DEveryone Tries To APut You Down
DNobody Wants To Have AYou Around
And I'm A EmStranger EmOn DThe GTown (Yes I Am!)

[Outro] Fade Out...
D A D A
Em Em D G
Also available in: G (Original) C D E

FAQ

What are the chords for Stranger On The Town?

The chords for Stranger On The Town are: A, E, F#, G, G#, A#, B, F#m, C#m, D, D#m, C

What is the original key of Stranger On The Town?

The original key is G.

What is the difficulty of playing Stranger On The Town?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Stranger On The Town in another key?

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

Can Stranger On The Town be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Stranger On The Town on ukulele?

Chord Stranger On The Town can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Stranger On The Town?

Stranger On The Town uses 12 chords: A, E, F#, G, G#, A#, B, F#m, C#m, D, D#m, C

What is the easiest way to play Stranger On The Town?

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 Stranger On The Town released in?

Stranger On The Town was released in the 1980s. See more 1980s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Stranger On The Town?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Stranger On The Town 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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