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Key: B minor•
Verse 1
Bm
Bm
2

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D
D

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Bm
Bm
2

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I'm a Rus_ sian Jew American
G
G

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Impersonating African Jamaic_ an

What I wanna be's an Indian
Em
Em

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I'm gonna be a cow_ boy in the end I guess

I guess I bought a gun cause it impresses
Bm
Bm
2

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All the little girls I see

And then they all wanna sleep with me
D
D

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Oh,
Verse 2
G
G

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where do we disappear?
D
D

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Into the silence that surrounds us
Em
Em

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and then drown_ s us in the end
G
G

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D
D

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Where all these people
Em
Em

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G
G

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who imperson_ ate our friends
D
D

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Say, "Come again, come again,
Em
Em

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come again"
G
G

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Verse 3

D
D

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Bm
Bm
2

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Into the dark Italian underground of

disco lights and disco sound
Em
Em

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G
G

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And skinny girls who drink champagne

And take me on their knees again
Em
Em

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Then pull me up and out the door

Past railway cars and tranny whores
Bm
Bm
2

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And morn_ ing spreading out across

the feathered thighs of angels
Verse 4
G
G

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Oh, where do we disappear?
D
D

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Into the silence that surrounds us
Em
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and then drowns us in the end
G
G

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D
D

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Where they try to push you
Em
Em

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G
G

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out to keep you in
D
D

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And say, "Come again, come again,
Em
Em

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come again"
Interlude 1
G
G

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Em
Em

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Bm
Bm
2

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Em
Em

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Bm
Bm
2

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Em
Em

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Bm
Bm
2

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G
G

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Em
Em

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Verse 5
Bm
Bm
2

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In 1492, Columbus sailed
D
D

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G

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the ocean blue

In 1493, came home across

the deep blue sea
Em
Em

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In 1494, he did it with the girl next door
Bm
Bm
2

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In 1495, he barely made
Em
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Bm
Bm
2

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Em
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it out alive
Bm
Bm
2

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In 1964, these sailors left me at the door
G
G

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In 1970, some people got their
Em
Em

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D
D

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hand_ s on me
Em
Em

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D
D

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Now I'm the king of everything
Em
Em

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And I'm the king of nothing
Bm
Bm
2

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Now I'm the king of everything

I am the king of nothing
Verse 6
G
G

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Oh, where do we disappear?
D
D

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G
G

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D
D

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Into the silence that sur_ round_ s us
Em
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G
G

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And then drowns us in the en_ d
D
D

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Where all these people who
Em
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G
G

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imper_ sonate our friends

Say, "Come again,
D
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Em
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G
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come again. come again"
Verse 7
G
G

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Oh, where do we disappear?
D
D

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G
G

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D
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Into the silence that sur_ round_ s us
Em
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G
G

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And then drowns us in the en_ d
D
D

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Where they try to get you
Em
Em

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G
G

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out to get you in
D
D

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And all these people who imper_
Em
Em

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G
G

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sonate our friends
D
D

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Em
Em

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Say, "Come again, come again,
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G

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come again"
Em
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Bm
Bm
2

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Chords

  • Bm

    2

  • D

  • G

  • Em

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of 1492?

The original key of 1492 by Counting Crows is B minor.

What are the main chords for 1492?

The primary chords used in 1492 are Bm, D, G, Em.

Do I need a capo to play 1492?

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.

Is 1492 beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like Bm, D, G, Em, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of 1492?

The tempo of 1492 is approximately 162 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for 1492?

You can easily change the key of 1492 using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Can I print the guitar chords for 1492?

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for 1492. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Is there a tuner available for 1492?

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Counting Crows.

Can I save 1492 to play later?

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add 1492 to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

Can I access the guitar chords for 1492 for free?

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for 1492 by Counting Crows on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.