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A House in the Country chords by
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Key: E major•
Verse 1
D
D

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He don't need no sedatives

to ease his troubled mind.

At work he is invariably
G
G

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unpleasant and unkind.

Why should he care if he is

hated in his home,
A
A

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'Cause he's gotta

house in the country,
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D

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A
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And a big sports car.
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D

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He's gotta house in the country,

And a big sports car.
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G

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But he ain't gotta home,
Verse 2

oh no,

And he's as wicked as he can be,
A
A

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'Cause he's gotta house

in the country
D
D

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Where he likes to spend his weekend days.
B
B
2

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Oh yeah, oh yeah, well all right
Verse 3
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Well, he got his job when drunken

Daddy tumbled down the stairs.

From that very day this boy is more
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than having his share.

One of these days I'm gonna knock

him off of his throne,
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A

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'Cause he's gotta

house in the country,

And a big sports car.
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D

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He's gotta house in the country,

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G

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And he's oh so smug,
Verse 4

oh yeah.

He's got everything he needs,
A
A

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'Cause he's gotta house

in the country
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D

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Where he likes to spend his weekend days.
B
B
2

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Oh yeah, oh yeah,
E
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A
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well all right
Interlude 1
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Verse 5
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And he's oh so smug, oh yeah.

He's got everything he needs,
A
A

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'Cause he's gotta

house in the country,

And a big sports car.
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D

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He's gotta house in the country,

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G

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But he's so cially dead,
Verse 6

oh yeah,

And it don't matter much to him,
A
A

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'Cause he's gotta house
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in the country
A
A

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D

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Where he likes to spend his weekend days.
B
B
2

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E
E

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Oh yeah, oh yeah, well all right
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Verse 7

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House in the country
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House in the country
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House in the country
Outro 1

House in the country
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Chords

  • D

  • G

  • A

  • B

    2

  • E

Capo: 2

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of A House in the Country?

The original key of A House in the Country by The Kinks is E major.

What are the main chords for A House in the Country?

The primary chords used in A House in the Country are E, A, B, C#, F#.

Do I need a capo to play A House in the Country?

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

Is A House in the Country beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like E, A, B, C#, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of A House in the Country?

The tempo of A House in the Country is approximately 146 beats per minute.

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

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Is there a tuner available for A House in the Country?

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