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Between The Bars chords by
Elliott Smith
Elliott Smith
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1997•Folk•9.6K views•
5.0 (95)
Key: G minor•
Intro 1
Gm
Gm
3

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Gm
3

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Gm
3

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Gm
3

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Verse 1
Gm
Gm
3

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Eb
Eb
6

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Drink up, baby, stay up all night
Bb
Bb

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With the things you could do,
F
F

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you won't but you might
Gm
Gm
3

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Eb
Eb
6

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The potential you'll be that you'll never see
Bb
Bb

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D
D

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Eb
Eb
6

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The promises you'll only make
Gm
Gm
3

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Eb
Eb
6

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Drink up with me now and forget all about
Bb
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F
F

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The pressure of days, do what I say
Gm
Gm
3

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Eb
Eb
6

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And I'll make you okay and drive them away
Bb
Bb

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D
D

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Eb
Eb
6

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The images stuck in your head
Chorus 1
Eb
Eb
6

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F
F

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Gm
Gm
3

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Bb
Bb

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Peo ple you've been before
Ebm
Ebm
6

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F
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Gm
Gm
3

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That you don't want around anymore
Eb
Eb
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F
F

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They push and shove and won't
Gm
Gm
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Bb
Bb

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bend to your will
Eb
Eb
6

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Ebm
Ebm
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I'll keep them still
Verse 2
Gm
Gm
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Eb
Eb
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Drink up, baby, look at the stars
Bb
Bb

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F
F

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I'll kiss you again, between the bars
Gm
Gm
3

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Where I'm seeing you there,
Eb
Eb
6

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with your hands in the air
Bb
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D
D

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Eb
Eb
6

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Waiting to finally be caught
Gm
Gm
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Eb
Eb
6

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Drink up one more time and I'll make you mine
Bb
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F
F

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Keep you apart, deep in my heart
Gm
Gm
3

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Separate from the rest,
Eb
Eb
6

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where I like you the best
Bb
Bb

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D
D

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Eb
Eb
6

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And keep the things you forgot
Chorus 2
Eb
Eb
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F
F

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Gm
Gm
3

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Bb
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Peo ple you've been before
Ebm
Ebm
6

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F
F

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Gm
Gm
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That you don't want around anymore
Eb
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F
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They push and shove and won't
Gm
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Bb
Bb

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bend to your will
Eb
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Ebm
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I'll keep them still

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Open Tuner
Chords

  • Gm

    3

  • Eb

    6

  • Bb

  • F

  • D

  • Ebm

    6

Capo: No capo

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Between The Bars by Elliott Smith is G minor.

The primary chords used in Between The Bars are Gm, Eb, Bb, F, D, Ebm.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 3 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like Gm, Eb, Bb, F, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

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

The tempo of Between The Bars is approximately 68 beats per minute.

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

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