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Don't Pass Me By original guitar chords by
The Beatles
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1968•Rock•2.2K views•
5.0 (4)
Key: C major•
Intro 1
C
C

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Verse 1
C
C

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I listen for your footsteps

Coming up the drive
F
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Listen for your footsteps

But they don't arrive
G
G

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Waiting for your knock, dear

On my old front door
F
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I don't hear it,
C
C

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Does it mean you don't love me any more?
Verse 2
C
C

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I hear the clock a'ticking,

On the mantel shelf
F
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See the hands a'moving,

But I'm by myself
G
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I wonder where you are tonight,

And why I'm by myself
F
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I don't see you,
C
C

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Does it mean you don't love me any more?
Chorus 1
C
C

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Don't pass me by, don't make me cry,

don't make me blue
F
F

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'Cause you know darling, I love only you
C
C

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You'll never know it hurt me so,

I hate to see you go
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G

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F
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C
C

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Don't pass me by, don't make me cry
Verse 3
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C

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I'm sorry that I doubted you,

I was so unfair
F
F

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You were in a car crash,

And you lost your hair
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G

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You said that you would be late

About an hour or two
F
F

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I said, "That's alright, I'm waiting here,
C
C

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Just waiting to hear from you"
Chorus 2
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C

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Don't pass me by, don't make me cry,

don't make me blue
F
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'Cause you know darling, I love only you
C
C

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You'll never know it hurt me so,

I hate to see you go
G
G

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F
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C
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Don't pass me by, don't make me cry
Interlude 1

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C
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Chorus 3
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C

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Don't pass me by, don't make me cry,

don't make me blue
F
F

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'Cause you know darling, I love only you
C
C

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You'll never know it hurt me so,

I hate to see you go
G
G

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F
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Don't pass me by, don't make me cry
Outro 1
C
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F
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G
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F/C
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • C

  • F

  • G

  • F/C

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Don't Pass Me By by The Beatles is C major.

The primary chords used in Don't Pass Me By are C, F, G.

No capo is required for this song.

Yes, this version uses open chords like C, F, G, 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 Don't Pass Me By is approximately 80 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Don't Pass Me By 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 Don't Pass Me By. 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 The Beatles.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Don't Pass Me By to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

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