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Clean Steve chords by
Robyn Hitchcock
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Key: A major•
Verse 1
A
A

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Man next door came around one night

To ask me for a drink

I said I didn't anymore

He said, "That's what you think"
D
D

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A tendril curled around his leg

As he got up to leave
A
A

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He said, "A friend of yours was here

But we all call him Steve"
Verse 2
D
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Clean Steve

Clean Steve
A
A

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They don't come any dirtier than me
E
E

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D
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Better watch out all you space cats
A
A

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Clean Steve is a mineral man
Verse 3
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A

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My cousin Bruce came around to stay

The father of my son
Am
Am

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He tore apart a steth_ oscope

And pointed at the sun
D
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"There's tentacles

between our worlds,"

He said, "so I believe"
Am
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I said, "The man next door's best friend
A
A

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Was making videos with clean

Steve"
E
E

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You could have knocked
A
A

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him down with a feather

Clean Steve lent me a pound

In nineteen seventy- four
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That was a lot of money then

I was extremely poor
D
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We had a party three years later

Clean Steve wore a robe
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He brought a new Nick Lowe cassette

And played it in the road
Verse 4
D
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Clean Steve

Clean Steve
A
A

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They don't come any dirtier than me
E
E

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D
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Better watch out all you space cats
A
A

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Clean Steve is a mineral man
Verse 5
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I called up Mark Ellen

But he wasn't really in

Instead I talked to his wife Claire

About some gigs she'd seen
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Clean Steve was outside the house

Washing both his feet
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We all had dinner with him once

He gave us lots to eat
E
E

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There's some real people in the world

And some who are pretend
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A

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Clean Steve is making videos

With the man next door's best friend
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E

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He's good at playing frisbee

And his teeth are shining bright
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I think he comes from Liverhead

If all my facts are right
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Verse 6

Steve

Clean Steve
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They don't come any dirtier than me
E
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Better watch out all you space cats
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A

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Clean Steve is a mineral man

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Clean Steve?

The original key of Clean Steve by ROBYN HITCHCOCK is A major.

What are the main chords for Clean Steve?

The primary chords used in Clean Steve are A, D, E, Am.

Do I need a capo to play Clean Steve?

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

Is Clean Steve beginner-friendly on guitar?

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

What is the tempo (BPM) of Clean Steve?

The tempo of Clean Steve is approximately 71 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for Clean Steve?

You can easily change the key of Clean Steve 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 Clean Steve?

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

Is there a tuner available for Clean Steve?

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 ROBYN HITCHCOCK.

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