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Acid Queen chords by
The Smithereens
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Key: Db major•
Verse 1
C
C

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If your child ain't all
Bb
Bb

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he should be now
Eb
Eb
6

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F
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C
C

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This girl will put him right
Bb
Bb

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I'll show him what he could be now
Eb
Eb
6

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D
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G
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Just give me one night
Verse 2
G
G

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C
C

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G

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I'm the gypsy, the acid queen
C
C

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G
G

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Pay me before I start
C
C

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G
G

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I'm the gypsy and I'm guaranteed
D
D

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C
C

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G
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To mend his aching heart
Verse 3
C
C

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Bb
Bb

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Give us a room, close the door
Eb
Eb
6

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F
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C
C

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Leave us for a while
Bb
Bb

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You won't be a boy no more
Eb
Eb
6

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D
D

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Young, but not a child
G
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Verse 4

C
C

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I'm the gypsy, the acid queen
C
C

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G

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Pay me before I start
C
C

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G
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I'm the gypsy, I'm guaranteed
Verse 5
D
D

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To tear your soul apart
Verse 6
F
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Eb
Eb
6

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Gather your wits and hold them fast
F
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Eb
Eb
6

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F
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Your mind must learn to roam
Eb
Eb
6

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Just as the gypsy queen must do
D
D

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C
C

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You're gonna hit the
G
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road
A
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Verse 7
Asus4
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D
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My work's been done, now look at him
F
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He's never been more alive
C
C

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His head it shakes, his fingers clutch
F
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Watch his body writhe
A
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Verse 8

D
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A

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I'm the gypsy, the acid queen
D
D

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A

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Pay me before I start
D
D

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I'm the gypsy, I'm guaranteed
Verse 9
D
D

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C
C

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G
G

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To break your little heart
Interlude 1
G
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Gm
Gm
3

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Gm
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3

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C
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Gm
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C
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D
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Verse 10
C
C

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If your child ain't all he
Bb
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should be now
Eb
Eb
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C
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This girl will put him right
Bb
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I'll show him what he could be now
Eb
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Just give me one more night
Verse 11
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I'm the gypsy, the acid queen
Gm
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3

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C
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Pay me before I start
C
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I'm the gypsy, I'm guaranteed
Verse 12
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To tear your soul apart

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • C

  • Bb

  • Eb

    6

  • F

  • D

  • G

  • A

  • Asus4

  • Em

  • Gm

    3

Capo: 1

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Acid Queen by The Smithereens is Db major.

The primary chords used in Acid Queen are Db, Cb, Fb, Gb, Eb, Ab.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 1 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like Db, Cb, Fb, Gb, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Acid Queen is approximately 122 beats per minute.

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

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

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 The Smithereens.

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

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