Alligator Alley chords by
The String Cheese Incident

N/A•

Key: E major•

Intro 1

E

E

View detailed E chord diagram in our app.

G

G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

E

E

View detailed E chord diagram in our app.

G

G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

E

E

View detailed E chord diagram in our app.

G

G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

E

E

View detailed E chord diagram in our app.

G

G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

Verse 1

A

A

View detailed A chord diagram in our app.

I like to swim

G

G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

D

D

View detailed D chord diagram in our app.

when I can see the bot_ tom

A

A

View detailed A chord diagram in our app.

E

E

View detailed E chord diagram in our app.

But where is the chal_ lenge

Bm

Bm

View detailed Bm chord diagram in our app.

G

G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

in swimming all alone?

A

A

View detailed A chord diagram in our app.

When I get that feeling

G

G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

D

D

View detailed D chord diagram in our app.

like I'm being hunted

A

A

View detailed A chord diagram in our app.

Bm

Bm

View detailed Bm chord diagram in our app.

G

G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

A rush of adrenaline pro_ pels me home

A

A

View detailed A chord diagram in our app.

As I'm doing the backstroke

G

G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

D

D

View detailed D chord diagram in our app.

down Alligator Al_ ley

A

A

View detailed A chord diagram in our app.

Flip to freestyle,

G

G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

try to pick up some speed

A

A

View detailed A chord diagram in our app.

Ain't no time for rest,

G

G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

D

D

View detailed D chord diagram in our app.

I gotta get my ass to the other side

A

A

View detailed A chord diagram in our app.

Swim_ ming like a speedboat,

Bm

Bm

View detailed Bm chord diagram in our app.

G

G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

so I don't die

E

E

View detailed E chord diagram in our app.

G

G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

E

E

View detailed E chord diagram in our app.

It's glimping all your life

A

A

View detailed A chord diagram in our app.

The eyes in the back of my head

G

G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

D

D

View detailed D chord diagram in our app.

Are constantly scoping

A

A

View detailed A chord diagram in our app.

Look_ ing for the choppers

Bm

Bm

View detailed Bm chord diagram in our app.

G

G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

That are looking for me

A

A

View detailed A chord diagram in our app.

I mean not to threaten

G

G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

D

D

View detailed D chord diagram in our app.

I'm only searching for excite_ ment

A

A

View detailed A chord diagram in our app.

As the bolt cuts the fencing

Bm

Bm

View detailed Bm chord diagram in our app.

G

G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

And I set me free

Bm

Bm

View detailed Bm chord diagram in our app.

G

G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

Yeah, that was me

A

A

View detailed A chord diagram in our app.

Doin' the backstroke

G

G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

D

D

View detailed D chord diagram in our app.

down Alligator Al_ ley

A

A

View detailed A chord diagram in our app.

Flip it to the freestyle,

G

G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

try to pick up some speed

A

A

View detailed A chord diagram in our app.

Ain't no time for breaststroke,

G

G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

D

D

View detailed D chord diagram in our app.

I gotta get my ass to the other side

A

A

View detailed A chord diagram in our app.

Swim_ min' like a speedboat

Bm

Bm

View detailed Bm chord diagram in our app.

G

G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

so I don't die

E

E

View detailed E chord diagram in our app.

G

G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

Swim all your life

E

E

View detailed E chord diagram in our app.

G

G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

Swim for your life

E

E

View detailed E chord diagram in our app.

G

G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

Swim for your life

E

E

View detailed E chord diagram in our app.

G

G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

A

A

View detailed A chord diagram in our app.

G

G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

D

D

View detailed D chord diagram in our app.

Swim for your life

A

A

View detailed A chord diagram in our app.

Bm

Bm

View detailed Bm chord diagram in our app.

G

G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

A

A

View detailed A chord diagram in our app.

G

G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

D

D

View detailed D chord diagram in our app.

A

A

View detailed A chord diagram in our app.

Bm

Bm

View detailed Bm chord diagram in our app.

G

G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

Bm

Bm

View detailed Bm chord diagram in our app.

I wish I could have shackled,

E

E

View detailed E chord diagram in our app.

but you could never chain

Bm

Bm

View detailed Bm chord diagram in our app.

E

E

View detailed E chord diagram in our app.

or re_ strain my mind

Bm

Bm

View detailed Bm chord diagram in our app.

I am physically shackled

E

E

View detailed E chord diagram in our app.

but you could never chain or

Bm

Bm

View detailed Bm chord diagram in our app.

E

E

View detailed E chord diagram in our app.

re_ strain my mind

A

A

View detailed A chord diagram in our app.

G

G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

Sport_ ing a straight jacket

D

D

View detailed D chord diagram in our app.

A

A

View detailed A chord diagram in our app.

G

G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

D

D

View detailed D chord diagram in our app.

af_ ter my insan_ ity plea

A

A

View detailed A chord diagram in our app.

G

G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

D

D

View detailed D chord diagram in our app.

Ignor_ ing all the racket of

A

A

View detailed A chord diagram in our app.

G

G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

con_ ventional real_ ity

D

D

View detailed D chord diagram in our app.

A

A

View detailed A chord diagram in our app.

As I'm do_ ing the backstroke,

G

G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

down Alligator Alley

D

D

View detailed D chord diagram in our app.

A

A

View detailed A chord diagram in our app.

Flip it to the freestyle,

Bm

Bm

View detailed Bm chord diagram in our app.

G

G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

try to pick up some speed

A

A

View detailed A chord diagram in our app.

Ain't no time for fresh stroke,

G

G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

D

D

View detailed D chord diagram in our app.

I gotta get my ass to the other side

A

A

View detailed A chord diagram in our app.

Swim it like a speedboat,

Bm

Bm

View detailed Bm chord diagram in our app.

G

G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

so I don't die

A

A

View detailed A chord diagram in our app.

Doing the backstroke,

down Alligator Alley

Bm

Bm

View detailed Bm chord diagram in our app.

Flip it to the freestyle,

D

D

View detailed D chord diagram in our app.

try to pick up some speed

A

A

View detailed A chord diagram in our app.

Ain't no time for breaststroke

G

G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

D

D

View detailed D chord diagram in our app.

I gotta get my ass to the other side

A

A

View detailed A chord diagram in our app.

Swim_ min' like a speedboat

E

E

View detailed E chord diagram in our app.

Bm

Bm

View detailed Bm chord diagram in our app.

G

G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

So I don't die

A

A

View detailed A chord diagram in our app.

E

E

View detailed E chord diagram in our app.

G

G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

Swim for your life

E

E

View detailed E chord diagram in our app.

G

G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

Swim for your life

E

E

View detailed E chord diagram in our app.

G

G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

Swim for your life

E

E

View detailed E chord diagram in our app.

Swim for your life

You

How did you like the song?

You need to log in to leave a rating.

Chords

E
G
A
D
Bm

Capo: 2

Transpose: 0

0

Autoscroll20%

More songs by The String Cheese Incident

Discover chords for more songs to play

Brand New Start

How Mountain Girls Can Love

Breathe

Revelation

Callalloo And Red Snapper

Catfish John

The Hobo Song

Related songs

Discover chords for more songs to play

Brand New Start

The String Cheese Incident

Sweet Home Alabama

Lynyrd Skynyrd

Dust In The Wind

Kansas

The House Of The Rising Sun

The Animals

How Mountain Girls Can Love

The String Cheese Incident

Yellow

Coldplay

Breathe

Keller Williams, The String Cheese Incident

Popular chords globally

Most played chords & tabs across all users

1

Perfect

Ed Sheeran

2

Creep

Radiohead

3

Yellow

Coldplay

4

Boulevard Of Broken Dreams

Green Day

5

Zombie

The Cranberries

6

Wonderwall

Oasis

7

Knockin' On Heaven's Door

Bob Dylan

Recently added

Recently added chords & tabs

Haunted

Luke Bower

Flor hermosa

Los Ramones de Nuevo León

Vamos a la playa

Los João, Juana Diabla

See You Later (Ten Years)

Jenna Raine

Steel Rail Blues

Gordon Lightfoot

1985

Bo Burnham

Feel Good Inc.

Mert Can, LOOP

Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Alligator Alley?

The original key of Alligator Alley by The String Cheese Incident is E major.

What are the main chords for Alligator Alley?

The primary chords used in Alligator Alley are E, G, A, D, Bm.

Do I need a capo to play Alligator Alley?

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

Is Alligator Alley beginner-friendly on guitar?

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

What is the tempo (BPM) of Alligator Alley?

The tempo of Alligator Alley is approximately 102 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for Alligator Alley?

You can easily change the key of Alligator Alley 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 Alligator Alley?

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

Is there a tuner available for Alligator Alley?

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 String Cheese Incident.

Can I save Alligator Alley to play later?

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

Can I access the guitar chords for Alligator Alley for free?

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for Alligator Alley by The String Cheese Incident on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.