grindstone chords by
Uncle Tupelo

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Key: C major•

Verse 1

C

C

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If you find yourself standing

F

F

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At the end of your line

D

D

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Looking for a piece of something

G

G

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Maybe a piece of mind

Em

Em

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C

C

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Fed up, lost, and run down

F

F

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Nowhere to hold on

Tired of, take your place

D

D

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at the end son

G

G

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We'll get to you one by one

Em

Em

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No light ever

Verse 2

F

F

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shines

C

C

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Dead end tears that dry

G

G

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Maybe a waste of words and time

F

F

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C

C

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F

F

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Never a waste of life

G

G

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Every hour will be spent

F

F

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C

C

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G

G

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Am

Am

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Filling a quota, just getting

alonghandcuffs hurt worse

G

G

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When you've done nothing wrong

Verse 3

C

C

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No thanks to the tread_ mill

F

F

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No thanks to the grindstone

D

D

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There's plenty of dis_ sent from

G

G

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These rungs be_ low

C

C

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The clockwork of de_ struction

F

F

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Hanging low over our heads

D

D

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Always a smokestack cloud

G

G

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Or a slow-walking death

death

Em

Em

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No light ever shines

Verse 4

F

F

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C

C

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F

F

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C

C

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Dead-end tears tears that dry

G

G

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Maybe a waste of words and time

F

F

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C

C

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Never a waste of life

Interlude 1

C

C

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G

G

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C

C

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F

F

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D

D

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G

G

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Verse 5

C

C

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No thanks to the tread_ mill

F

F

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No thanks to the grindstone

D

D

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There's plenty of dis_ sent from

G

G

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These rungs be_ low

F

F

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G

G

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F

F

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C

C

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The clock_ work of de_ struction

F

F

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Hanging low over our heads

D

D

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Always a smokestack cloud

G

G

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Or a slow, walk_ ing death

Verse 6

F

F

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No light ever shines

C

C

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Dead-end tears tears that dry

G

G

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Maybe a waste of words and time

F

F

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C

C

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Never a waste of life

G

G

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Maybe a waste of words and time

F

F

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C

C

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Never a waste of life

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Chords

C
F
D
G
Em
Am

Capo: No capo

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of grindstone?

The original key of grindstone by Uncle Tupelo is C major.

What are the main chords for grindstone?

The primary chords used in grindstone are C, F, D, G, Em, Am.

Do I need a capo to play grindstone?

No capo is required for this song.

Is grindstone beginner-friendly on guitar?

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

What is the tempo (BPM) of grindstone?

The tempo of grindstone is approximately 125 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for grindstone?

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

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