Abel original guitar chords by
The National

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Key: C major•

Intro 1

C

C

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C

C

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F

F

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G

G

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C

C

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C

C

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F

F

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G

G

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Chorus 1

C

C

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Well, my mind's not right

My mind's not right

F

F

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My mind's not right

Gsus4

Gsus4

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My mind's not right

C

C

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My mind's not right

My mind's not right

F

F

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My mind's not right

Gsus4

Gsus4

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My mind's not right

Interlude 1

C

C

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C

C

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F

F

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G

G

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Verse 1

C

C

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F

F

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G

G

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Abel, come on, give me the keys, man

C

C

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F

F

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G

G

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Everything has all gone down wrong

C

C

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F

F

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G

G

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Abel, come on, give me the keys, man

C

C

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F

F

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G

G

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Everything has all gone down wrong

Pre-chorus 1

Am

Am

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C

C

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G

G

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I see water on the bridge

Am

Am

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C

C

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Well, you better hold my hand

G

G

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through this

Am

Am

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Turn around, turn around, take me back

C

C

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G

G

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I can't calm down

Am

Am

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Turn around, turn around, take me back

C

C

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G

G

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I can't calm down

Chorus 2

C

C

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Well, my mind's not right

My mind's not right

F

F

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My mind's not right

Gsus4

Gsus4

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My mind's not right

C

C

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My mind's not right

My mind's not right

F

F

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My mind's not right

Gsus4

Gsus4

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My mind's not right

Interlude 2

C

C

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C

C

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F

F

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G

G

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Verse 2

C

C

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F

F

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G

G

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Abel, come on, give me a reason

C

C

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F

F

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G

G

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I am not as bright as I could be

C

C

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F

F

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G

G

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Abel, come on, take me with you

C

C

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F

F

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G

G

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Everything has all gone down wrong

Pre-chorus 2

Am

Am

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C

C

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G

G

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You turn me good and god-fearing

Am

Am

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Well, tell me

C

C

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G

G

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what am I supposed to do with that

Am

Am

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C

C

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G

G

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I'm missing something

Am

Am

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C

C

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G

G

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Yeah, I'm missing something

Bridge 1

C

C

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F

F

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Gsus4

Gsus4

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My mind's gone loose inside the shell

C

C

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F

F

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Gsus4

Gsus4

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My mind's gone loose inside the shell

C

C

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Well, I'm missing something

F

F

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Gsus4

Gsus4

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Yeah, I'm missing something

C

C

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F

F

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Gsus4

Gsus4

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Abel, my mind's gone loose in_ side the shell

Solo 1

C

C

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C

C

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F

F

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G

G

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C

C

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C

C

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F

F

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G

G

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Chorus 3

C

C

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Well, my mind's not right

My mind's not right

F

F

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My mind's not right

Gsus4

Gsus4

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My mind's not right

C

C

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My mind's not right

My mind's not right

F

F

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My mind's not right

Gsus4

Gsus4

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My mind's not right

C

C

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My mind's not right

My mind's not right

F

F

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My mind's not right

Gsus4

Gsus4

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My mind's not right

C

C

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My mind's not right

My mind's not right

F

F

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My mind's not right

Gsus4

Gsus4

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My mind's not right

C

C

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Chords

C
F
G
Gsus4
Am

Capo: No capo

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Abel?

The original key of Abel by The National is C major.

What are the main chords for Abel?

The primary chords used in Abel are C, F, G, Am.

Do I need a capo to play Abel?

No capo is required for this song.

Is Abel beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like C, F, G, Am, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

Are there official chords for Abel?

If the simplified chords are too easy, you can visit the original chords page for a more advanced arrangement.

What is the tempo (BPM) of Abel?

The tempo of Abel is approximately 160 beats per minute.

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