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Familiar Strangers

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Familiar Strangers by The Jayhawks

From The Album "Sanctuary Park" (2026)

Intro
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 G         Am7         Bb6         Am7      DooG-Doo-Doo Am7         Bb6         Am7

Verse 1
G Same Sky, Am7Different Eye
Bm7Caught Between The Wonder And The CWonder DWhy
G Last Call, Am7Fly On The Wall
Bm7Couldn't Find A Taxi So I CHad To DCrawl

Chorus
Eb We'll Drink Some FChurch Wine In The BbParking GmLot
Because We EbCan't Afford The FFancy French ChamBbpagne Gm
Eb And Raise A FToast To Those Who BbMeant The GmMost
Feeling EbRich Without A FPenny To Our GName

Verse 2
G School's Closed, The Am7Roads That We Chose
They're Bm7All Familiar Strangers From So CLong ADgo
G Long Drive To The Am7Coat And Tie
Could Bm7Be Russian Cosmonauts Or CChinese SDpies

Chorus
Eb We'll Drink Some FChurch Wine In The BbParking GmLot
Because We EbCan't Afford The FFancy French ChamBbpagne Gm
Eb And Raise A FToast To Those Who BbMeant The GmMost
Feeling EbRich Without A FPenny To Our GName

Instrumental
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 G         Am7         Bb6         Am7      DooG-Doo-Doo Am7         Bb6         C         Doo-Doo-Doo

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 G         Am7         Bb6         Am7      DooG-Doo-Doo Am7         Bb6         D        DDoo-Doo-Doo-Doo-Doo-Doo-Doo-Doo-Doo

Chorus
Eb We'll Drink Some FChurch Wine In The BbParking GmLot
Because We EbCan't Afford The FFancy French ChamBbpagne Gm
Eb And Raise A FToast To Those Who BbMeant The GmMost
Feeling EbRich Without A FPenny To Our BbName Gm
Yeah,Eb We'll Drink Some FChurch Wine In The BbParking GmLot
Because We EbCan't Afford The FFancy French ChamBbpagne Gm
Eb And Raise A FToast To Those Who BbMeant The GmMost
Feeling EbRich Without A FPenny To Our GName

Outro
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| G       | Am7     | Bb6     | C       | G       |
Also available in: C D E A

FAQ

What are the chords for Familiar Strangers?

The chords for Familiar Strangers are: G, Am7, Bb6, Bm7, C, D, Eb, F, Bb, Gm

What is the original key of Familiar Strangers?

The original key is G.

What is the difficulty of playing Familiar Strangers?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Familiar Strangers in another key?

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

Can Familiar Strangers be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Familiar Strangers on ukulele?

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

How many chords are used in Familiar Strangers?

Familiar Strangers uses 10 chords: G, Am7, Bb6, Bm7, C, D, Eb, F, Bb, Gm

What is the easiest way to play Familiar Strangers?

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 Familiar Strangers released in?

Familiar Strangers was released in the 2020s. See more 2020s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Familiar Strangers?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Familiar Strangers 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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