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Don't Pity Me chords by
Bert Jansch
Bert Jansch
Brownie Mcghee
Brownie Mcghee
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Key: B major•
Verse 1
G
G

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C
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D
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G
G

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I've hardened my heart.
Dm
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It ain't gonna have no more pain.
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C
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C
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Every loss gonna be brown as gain.
Verse 2
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G
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Because I know that time changes
Dm
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C
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Dm
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everything.
D
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G
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Don't pity me.
C
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Because I can walk by myself,

I can stay by myself,
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Dm
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I don't even, even have to bother you.
Dm
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C
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Oh well friends,

I guess that my only happiness
Dm
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is just to hold on, hold on, hold on to my blue,
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Dm
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C
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skies are blue, people so am I.
Dm
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I can make it, Lord if I try.
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I'm just too, too
D
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Dm
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You don't to cry, don't pity me,
Dm
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you know why?
G
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Too proud to beg,

don't you understand, Lord
C
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I can make it, if anyone else can't,

don't
G
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But you know time,
C
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Dm
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time waits for no man,
G
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you don't have to wait for me,

you know why?
Dm
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Verse 3

C
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Cause you've always made me
Verse 4

feel just like a heel
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All, all along the way
G
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Dm
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C
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I was having a little

tough luck
Verse 5
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But old Brown McGee just didn't give up
Verse 6
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I'll catch up with you,
Dm
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catch up with you someday
Verse 7
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Stars are blue, people so am I
Verse 8
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Oh, I can make it, Lord if I try
Verse 9
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I'm just too, too mean, too dry,
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don't wait for me,
D
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go ahead about your business, I'll make it.
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • G

  • C

  • D

  • Dm

Capo: 4

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Don't Pity Me by Bert Jansch, Brownie McGhee is B major.

The primary chords used in Don't Pity Me are B, E, F#, F#m.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 4 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like B, E, F#, F#m, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Don't Pity Me is approximately 61 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Don't Pity Me 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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