Beggar's Song As Recorded By Thin Lizzy (From The 1971 Album Thin Lizzy - Deluxe Edition) Tune Down 1/2 Step Intro C F C F C Verse 1 FMost Of My Life I Have A#Lived Here A#mOn My OwGmn ExAmcept For A Few OGmccasions FNow I’ve Got To A#Find Myself A HGmome For A AmFamily I’ll BeC Raisin’ Chorus And It’s FHard To DmStay SoC Sane, Sir But FWho Am DmI To CoCmplain, Sir And I FWonder, Can You DmSpare SomeC Change, Sir Verse 2 FI Can Remember When A#Younger A#m A Kid At GmSchool, They Used AmTo Call A FoolGm And FI No Longer But A#Stronger I’m Still The Same GmFool; God, It’s AmGoddamn CruelG Chorus And It’s FHard To DmStay SoC Sane, Sir But FWho Am DmI To CoCmplain, Sir And I FWonder, DmCan You Spare SomeC Change, Sir Guitar Solo F D# Dm A# Gm Am Gm F A# Gm Am Gm C Chorus And It’s FHard To DmStay SoC Sane, Sir But FWho Am DmI To CoCmplain, Sir And I FWonder, DmCan You Spare SomeC Change, Sir Bridge FI Had A Dog Once, A A#Good Dog Now It’s GmDead CHe’s The FBottom, He’s The Beggar Gm FOver The Hills I Go A#Swinging High Gm Am Gm Chorus And It’s FHard To DmStay SoC Sane, Sir But FWho Am DmI To CoCmplain, Sir And I FWonder, DmCan You Spare SomeC Change, Sir Post-Chorus ’Cause I’m FFeeling Kinda DDmown In MyC Pocket, Sir And I’m FNot A Proud Man DmNot A Proud Man CNot A Proud Man I’m FBeggin’ FI’m Beggin’ DmI’m Askin’ To You,C Even You 'Cause I’m FFeeling Kinda DDmown In MyC Heart, Sir And I FDon’t Know What To Do DmI’m Feelin’C So Blue And I’m FBeDmggiCn’F You BegDmgin’ You Beggin’ CYou Outro And I FDon’t Know If My DmHeart Wants To SCtay, It’s Right But I’m FFeelin’ So Sick DmAnd Sore And I CNeed Some Money, Praying Tonight FDon’t You KnowDm C So, BrotheFr Dm C
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What are the chords for Beggars Song?
The chords for Beggars Song are: C, F, A#, A#m, Gm, Am, Dm, G, D#
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: C, F, A#, A#m, Gm, Am, Dm, G, D#
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.