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Key: Db major•
Intro 1
Dbadd9
Dbadd9
3

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[Pedal steel]
Db
Db
4

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Gbsus2
Gbsus2

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Db
Db
4

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Gbsus2
Gbsus2

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Verse 1
Db
Db
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Someday they'll find your small town world

on a big town avenue
Gbsus2
Gbsus2

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Gonna make you like the way they talk

when they're talking to you
Db
Db
4

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Gonna make you break out of the shell

cause they tell you to
Gbsus2
Gbsus2

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Gonna make you like the way they lie

better than the truth
Bbm7
Bbm7

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They'll tell you everything you wanted

someone else to say
Gbsus2
Gbsus2

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They're gonna break your heart, yeah
Chorus 1
Db
Db
4

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From what I've seen
Ab
Ab
4

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Ebm7
Ebm7
6

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You're just a one more hand me down
Gb
Gb
2

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Cause no one's tried to give you
Db
Db
4

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what you need
Ab
Ab
4

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F7/A
F7/A
3

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Bbm
Bbm

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So lay all your troubles down
Gb
Gb
2

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I am with you now
Verse 2
Db
Db
4

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Somebody ought to take you in

Try to make you love again
Gbsus2
Gbsus2

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Try to make you like the way they feel
Db
Db
4

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When they're under your skin

Never once did think they'd lie

when they're holding you
Gbsus2
Gbsus2

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You wonder why they haven't called
Bbm7
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When they said they'd call you

You start to wonder

if you're ever gonna make it by
Gbsus2
Gbsus2

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You'll start to think you were born blind
Chorus 2
Db
Db
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From what I've seen
Ab
Ab
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Ebm7
Ebm7
6

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You're just a one more hand me down
Gb
Gb
2

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Cause no one's tried to give you
Db
Db
4

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what you need
Ab
Ab
4

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F7/A
F7/A
3

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Bbm
Bbm

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So lay all your troubles down
Gb
Gb
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Ab
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I am with you now
F7/A
F7/A
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I'm here for the
Bridge 1
Bbm
Bbm

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hard times
F/A
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The straight to your heart times
Db
Db
4

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Whenever it ain't easy
Gm7b5
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You can stand up against me
Ebm7
Ebm7
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And maybe rely on me
Ab
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Gb
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And cry on me, yeah
Solo 1
Db
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Ab
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Ebm7
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Gb
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2

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Bridge 2
Db
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Some day they'll open up your world
Gbsus2
Gbsus2

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Shake it down on a drawing board
Bbm7
Bbm7

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Do their best to change you
Ebm7
Ebm7
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They still can't erase you
Chorus 3
Db
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Ab
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Ebm7
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You're just a one more hand me down
Gb
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Cause no one's tried to give you
Db
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what you need
Ab
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F7/A
F7/A
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Bbm
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So lay all your troubles down
Gb
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I am with you now
Chorus 4
Db
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Lay them down on me
Ab
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Oh yeah
Ebm7
Ebm7
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You're just one more hand me down
Gb
Gb
2

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And all those nots don't give you
Db
Db
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what you need
Ab
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F7/A
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Bbm
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So lay all your troubles down...
Outro 1
Db
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Gb
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Db
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Gb
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on me
Db
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Gb
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Db
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Gb
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Chords

  • Dbadd9

    3

  • Db

    4

  • Gbsus2

  • Bbm7

  • Ab

    4

  • Ebm7

    6

  • Gb

    2

  • F7/A

    3

  • Bbm

  • F/A

  • Gm7b5

Capo: No capo

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Hand Me Down?

The original key of Hand Me Down by Matchbox Twenty is Db major.

What are the main chords for Hand Me Down?

The primary chords used in Hand Me Down are Db, Gb, Bbm, Ab, Ebm, F.

Do I need a capo to play Hand Me Down?

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 1 fret.

Is Hand Me Down beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like Db, Gb, Bbm, Ab, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

Are there official chords for Hand Me Down?

If the simplified chords are too easy, you can visit the original chords page for a more advanced arrangement.

What is the tempo (BPM) of Hand Me Down?

The tempo of Hand Me Down is approximately 70 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for Hand Me Down?

You can easily change the key of Hand Me Down 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 Hand Me Down. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

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