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Beggars Song

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Beggars Song by Thin Lizzy in the key of A

Beggar's Song
As Recorded By Thin Lizzy
(From The 1971 Album Thin Lizzy - Deluxe Edition)

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Intro
A D A    D A

Verse 1
DMost Of My Life I Have GLived HereGm On My EmOwn
ExF#mcept For A Few OcEmcasions
DNow I’ve Got To GFind Myself A EmHome
For A F#mFamily I’ll Be ARaisin’

Chorus
And It’s DHard To BmStay SoA Sane, Sir
But DWho Am BmI To CoAmplain, Sir
And I DWonder, Can You BmSpare SomeA Change, Sir

Verse 2
DI Can Remember When GYounger Gm
A Kid At EmSchool, They Used F#mTo Call A Fool Em
And DI No Longer But GStronger
I’m Still The Same EmFool; God, It’s F#mGoddamn Cruel E

Chorus
And It’s DHard To BmStay SoA Sane, Sir
But DWho Am BmI To CoAmplain, Sir
And I DWonder, BmCan You Spare SomeA Change, Sir

Guitar Solo
D  C  Bm  G
Em    F#m    Em
D     G    Em
F#m    Em    A

Chorus
And It’s DHard To BmStay SoA Sane, Sir
But DWho Am BmI To CoAmplain, Sir
And I DWonder, BmCan You Spare SomeA Change, Sir

Bridge
DI Had A Dog Once, A GGood Dog
Now It’s EmDead
AHe’s The DBottom, He’s The Beggar Em
DOver The Hills I Go
GSwinging High Em      F#m       Em

Chorus
And It’s DHard To BmStay SoA Sane, Sir
But DWho Am BmI To CoAmplain, Sir
And I DWonder, BmCan You Spare SomeA Change, Sir

Post-Chorus
’Cause I’m DFeeling Kinda DBmown In MyA Pocket, Sir
And I’m DNot A Proud Man
BmNot A Proud Man
ANot A Proud Man
I’m DBeggin’
DI’m Beggin’
BmI’m Askin’ To You,A Even You
'Cause I’m FDeeling Kinda DBmown In MyA Heart, Sir
And I DDon’t Know What To Do
BmI’m Feelin’A So Blue
And I’m DBeBmggiAn’D You
BegBmgin’ You
Beggin’ AYou

Outro
And I DDon’t Know If My BmHeart Wants To SAtay, It’s Right
But I’m DFeelin’ So Sick BmAnd Sore
And I ANeed Some Money, Praying Tonight
DDon’t You KnowBm    A
So, BrotheDr  Bm    A
Also available in: E (Original) C D G

FAQ

What are the chords for Beggars Song?

The chords for Beggars Song are: A, D, G, Gm, Em, F#m, Bm, E, C

What is the original key of Beggars Song?

The original key is E.

What is the difficulty of playing Beggars Song?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Beggars Song in another key?

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

Can Beggars Song be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Beggars Song on ukulele?

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

How many chords are used in Beggars Song?

Beggars Song uses 9 chords: A, D, G, Gm, Em, F#m, Bm, E, C

What is the easiest way to play Beggars Song?

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 Beggars Song released in?

Beggars Song was released in the 1970s. See more 1970s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Beggars Song?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Beggars Song 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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