Foothills chords by
Violent Femmes

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Key: G major•

Verse 1

G

G

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C

C

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D

D

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I know why I go to work

G

G

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C

C

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D

D

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And I know sometimes I'm a jerk

G

G

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C

C

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But I can't tell you why

D

D

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G

G

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D

D

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I'm in love

Verse 2

G

G

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C

C

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D

D

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I'll take lunch with my co- work_ ers

G

G

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C

C

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D

D

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But after work I just go bezerkers

G

G

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C

C

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Yet I can't tell them why

D

D

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G

G

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I'm in love

Em

Em

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Sundays

Verse 3

G

G

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Em

Em

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and Saturdays

C

C

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D

D

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Sit_ ting in the park,

G

G

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Em

Em

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or in the dark, or at the beach

C

C

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In the foothills

D

D

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My thoughts,

C

C

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D

D

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they keep straying out of reach

Em

Em

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C

C

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Say it's left or say it's right

G

G

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Em

Em

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Say it's day or say it's night

C

C

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D

D

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Still I can't tell you why

I'm in love

G

G

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D

D

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Verse 4

G

G

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C

C

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I wake up and then I jerk

D

D

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G

G

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My brain awake

C

C

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D

D

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But it won't work

G

G

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C

C

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Well enough to say why I'm

D

D

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In love

G

G

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Verse 5

C

C

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D

D

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G

G

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C

C

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D

D

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So I get up and then I jerk

G

G

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C

C

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D

D

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And then I get up and then I go to work

G

G

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C

C

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D

D

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But I can't say why I'm

G

G

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In love

Verse 6

G

G

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Em

Em

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All the days are happy days

C

C

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D

D

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Sit_ ting in the park,

G

G

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D

D

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Em

Em

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or in the dark, or at the beach

C

C

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In the foothills

D

D

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My thoughts,

C

C

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D

D

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they keep stay_ ing out of reach

Em

Em

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C

C

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Say it's wrong or say it's right

G

G

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Em

Em

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Say we may or say we might

C

C

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D

D

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Still I can't tell you why I'm in love

G

G

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Verse 7

C

C

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D

D

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I know I will feel the hurt

G

G

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C

C

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D

D

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And I know that it does_ n't hurt

G

G

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C

C

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D

D

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G

G

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And I know you know that I'm in love

Verse 8

G

G

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C

C

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D

D

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I get up and I go to work

G

G

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C

C

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D

D

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I can say my boss is a jerk

G

G

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C

C

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But I can't tell you why

D

D

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I'm in love

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Chords

G
C
D
Em

Capo: No capo

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Foothills?

The original key of Foothills by Violent Femmes is G major.

What are the main chords for Foothills?

The primary chords used in Foothills are G, C, D, Em.

Do I need a capo to play Foothills?

No capo is required for this song.

Is Foothills beginner-friendly on guitar?

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

What is the tempo (BPM) of Foothills?

The tempo of Foothills is approximately 140 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for Foothills?

You can easily change the key of Foothills 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 Foothills?

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

Is there a tuner available for Foothills?

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 Violent Femmes.

Can I save Foothills to play later?

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Foothills to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

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