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Key: G minor•
Intro 1
E
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B
B
2

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D
D

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A
A

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C
C

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Verse 1
C
C

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You're strong,
E
E

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D
D

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you're stubborn now
C
C

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Em
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E
E

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D
D

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G
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C
C

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In an endless symbolic war
Em
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Brave or bored, either or
D
D

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Sometimes
Verse 2
C
C

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E
E

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I ricochet from the past
B
B
2

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D
D

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And at times a future I've

already had before
A
A

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Champion or chore, either or
Verse 3
C
C

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I'll write the pages you rip out,
Em
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D
D

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C
C

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Em
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E
E

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D
D

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back in their places again
C
C

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Em
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One day you'll know what
B
B
2

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D
D

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you're talking about
C
C

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Em
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B
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2

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C
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I can hardly imagine,
G
G

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but until then I'll be
Verse 4
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Em
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B
B
2

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Filling in these blanks
C
C

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G
G

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that you create
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C

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Em
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D
D

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C
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G
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C
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Em
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E
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D
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C
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Em
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E
E

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B
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2

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D
D

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Every time you win some petty score
A
A

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Posing as hardcore,
C
C

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oh yeah, either or
Verse 5
C
C

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Look at the spin chief, battered
Em
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and broken
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D
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Clutching a plastic rose

We're all in the downpour

you carry around for
C
C

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Trashing a lifestyle you've
Em
Em

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never known
D
D

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It's a useful
Verse 6
C
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Em
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dream that makes
D
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C
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Em
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Quite an entertain
D
D

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C
C

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ing show and not much more
Em
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D
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Up against and for, either or
C
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • E

  • B

    2

  • D

  • A

  • C

  • Em

  • G

Capo: 3

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Either/Or by Elliott Smith is G minor.

The primary chords used in Either/Or are G, D, F, C, Eb, Gm.

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

Yes, this version uses open chords like G, D, F, C, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Either/Or is approximately 154 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Either/Or 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 Either/Or. 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 Elliott Smith.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Either/Or 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 Either/Or by Elliott Smith on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.