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Paul Mccartney
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Key: E minor•
Intro 1
Em
Em

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Verse 1
Bm
Bm
2

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Em
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I want someone to come home to
Bm
Bm
2

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Em
Em

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I need somewhere I can sleep
A
A

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C#m
C#m
4

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A
A

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I need a place where I can rest

my weary bones
C
C

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And have a conversation not too

deep
Em
Em

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C
C

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Am
Am

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G
G

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Verse 2

Bm
Bm
2

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Everybody else busy doing
Em
Em

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better than me
C
C

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G
G

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And I can see why it is
Em
Em

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They've got someone setting
G
G

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them free
C
C

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Em
Em

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Someone breaking the chains
C
C

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Bsus4
Bsus4
2

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Someone letting them be
Bm
Bm
2

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Interlude 1
Em
Em

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Verse 3
Em
Em

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I want someone who can save

me
Bm
Bm
2

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Em
Em

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When I come home from the zoo
C#m
C#m
4

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I need somebody who's a
A
A

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sweet communicator
C
C

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I can give my alligator to
Interlude 2
C
C

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B
B
2

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Em
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C
C

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Am
Am

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A
A

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G
G

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Verse 4
Bm
Bm
2

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Everybody seem to know what they
Em
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are talking about
C
C

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G
G

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And I can see why it is
Em
Em

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They got someone breaking
G
G

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them out
C
C

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Em
Em

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Someone finding a key
C
C

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Someone setting them free
B
B
2

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Bsus4
Bsus4
2

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Verse 5
B
B
2

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Bm
Bm
2

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G
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Bm
Bm
2

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Em
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Could you be that person for me
G
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Bm
Bm
2

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Em
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Would you feel right setting me free
G
G

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Bm
Bm
2

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Would you dare to find my
Interlude 3

key
Em
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Bm
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2

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Bsus4
Bsus4
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Em
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Verse 6
B
B
2

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Em
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I want someone who can bail me
B
B
2

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Em
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When I get up to my tricks
C#m
C#m
4

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A
A

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I need somebody used

to dealing with a sinner
C
C

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Whenever I get in I fix
Interlude 4
C
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Bm
Bm
2

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Em
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Bb
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Am
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Asus4
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G
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Verse 7
Bm
Bm
2

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Everybody else busy doing
Em
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better than me
C
C

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G
G

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And I can see why it is
Em
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They've got someone setting
G
G

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them free
C
C

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Em
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Someone breaking the chains
C
C

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Someone letting them be
B
B
2

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Em
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Verse 8
B
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2

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G
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Bm
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2

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Em
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Could you be that person for me
G
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Bm
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2

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Em
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Would you feel right setting me free
G
G

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Bm
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2

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Could you dare to find my key
Outro 1
Em
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Bm
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2

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Em
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Bm
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2

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Em
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Bm
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2

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Em
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Bm
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2

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Em
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Bm
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2

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Em
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Bm
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • Em

  • Bm

    2

  • A

  • C#m

    4

  • C

  • Am

  • G

  • Bsus4

    2

  • B

    2

  • Bb

  • Asus4

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Alligator by Paul McCartney is E minor.

The primary chords used in Alligator are Em, Bm, A, C#m, C, Am.

No capo is required for this song.

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

The tempo of Alligator is approximately 82 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Alligator 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 Alligator. 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 Paul McCartney.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Alligator 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 Alligator by Paul McCartney on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.