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Alaska chords by
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Key: A major•
Verse 1
G
G

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Bm
Bm
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Well how're the mountains
F
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G
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off the harbor?
Bm
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And how far are you from
C
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G
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shore?
Bm
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And when your ship,
F
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Oh when your ship comes

into port

Would you call?
G
G

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C
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G
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Oh would you call?
Bm
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In that cabin in Montana
Verse 2
F
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Bm
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C
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G
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Was that donkey getting drunk?
Bm
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2

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Well it's been hell back here
Bdim
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F
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in Philadelphia, yeah
G
G

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C
C

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G
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And York ain't what it was
C
C

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Now you know
Verse 3
D
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grandpa's

washing dishes
Bm
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2

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He does it when he can
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Bm
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2

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Em
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Trying to get this fire started
A
A

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Bm
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2

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C
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And I could really use a hand
D
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The dog is barking
Verse 4

out back
Bm
Bm
2

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He thinks he's in the band
G
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Bm
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Em
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Trying to get this fire started
A
A

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Bm
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2

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And I could really use a
C
C

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hand
Verse 5
Bm
Bm
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You know I dreamt where
Em
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We're at the station
C
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Bm
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And you asked me if you could go
C
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You know I never really had the
Gsus4
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Gsus4
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G
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chance
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D
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Bm
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Gm
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To say
Bm
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C
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Bm
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G
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Interlude 1
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Verse 6
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F
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F#
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Well it's night time in Alaska
Bm
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I hear it's dark until the spring
Bm
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Well it's been hell back here
Bdim
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F
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in Philadelphia, yeah
F#dim
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C
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And York ain't what it was
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Verse 7
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D
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Now you know grandpa's washing dishes
Bm
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He does it when he can
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Bm
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Em
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Asus4
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Trying to get this fire started
A
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Bm
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And I could really use a hand
C
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Verse 8

C#
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D
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The dog is barking out back
Bm
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He thinks he's in the band
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Bm
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Em
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Trying to get this fire started
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Bm
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And I could really use a hand
C
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Verse 9

Bm
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Well I dreamt where
Em
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We're at the station
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Bm
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And you asked me
C
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if you could go
G
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You know I never really had the chance

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • G

  • Bm

    2

  • F

  • C

  • Bdim

  • D

  • Em

  • A

  • Gsus4

  • Gm

    3

  • F#

    2

  • F#dim

    4

  • Asus4

  • C#

    4

Capo: 2

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Alaska by Dr. Dog is A major.

The primary chords used in Alaska are A, C#m, G, D, C#dim, E.

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

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

The tempo of Alaska is approximately 130 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Alaska 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 Alaska. 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 Dr. Dog.

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

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