Beggar's Song As Recorded By Thin Lizzy (From The 1971 Album Thin Lizzy - Deluxe Edition) Tune Down 1/2 Step Intro D G D G D Verse 1 GMost Of My Life I Have CLived HereCm On My AmOwn ExBmcept For A Few OAmccasions GNow I’ve Got To CFind Myself A AmHome For A BmFamily I’ll BeD Raisin’ Chorus And It’s GHard To EmStay SoD Sane, Sir But GWho Am EmI To CoDmplain, Sir And I GWonder, Can You EmSpare SomeD Change, Sir Verse 2 GI Can Remember When CYounger Cm A Kid At AmSchool, They Used BmTo Call A FoolAm And GI No Longer But CStronger I’m Still The Same AmFool; God, It’s BmGoddamn CruelA Chorus And It’s GHard To EmStay SoD Sane, Sir But GWho Am EmI To CoDmplain, Sir And I GWonder, EmCan You Spare SomeD Change, Sir Guitar Solo G F Em C Am Bm Am G C Am Bm Am D Chorus And It’s GHard To EmStay SoD Sane, Sir But GWho Am EmI To CoDmplain, Sir And I GWonder, EmCan You Spare SomeD Change, Sir Bridge GI Had A Dog Once, A CGood Dog Now It’s AmDead DHe’s The GBottom, He’s The Beggar Am GOver The Hills I Go CSwinging High Am Bm Am Chorus And It’s GHard To EmStay SoD Sane, Sir But GWho Am EmI To CoDmplain, Sir And I GWonder, EmCan You Spare SomeD Change, Sir Post-Chorus ’Cause I’m GFeeling Kinda DEmown In MyD Pocket, Sir And I’m GNot A Proud Man EmNot A Proud Man DNot A Proud Man I’m GBeggin’ GI’m Beggin’ EmI’m Askin’ To You,D Even You 'Cause I’m FGeeling Kinda DEmown In MyD Heart, Sir And I GDon’t Know What To Do EmI’m Feelin’D So Blue And I’m GBeEmggiDn’G You BegEmgin’ You Beggin’ DYou Outro And I GDon’t Know If My EmHeart Wants To SDtay, It’s Right But I’m GFeelin’ So Sick EmAnd Sore And I DNeed Some Money, Praying Tonight GDon’t You KnowEm D So, BrotheGr Em D
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What are the chords for Beggars Song?
The chords for Beggars Song are: D, G, C, Cm, Am, Bm, Em, A, F
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: D, G, C, Cm, Am, Bm, Em, A, F
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.