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I Am A Rock original guitar chords by
Paul Simon
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1965•Folk•170 views•
Key: B major•
Intro 1
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Verse 1
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G

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A winter's day
C/G
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In a deep and dark December
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I am alone
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Bm
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Gazing from my window
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To the streets below
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D

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On a freshly fallen, silent shroud of snow
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C

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D

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C

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D

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I am a rock
Chorus 1
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G

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D

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D

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I am an is
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G

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land
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G

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Verse 2
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G

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I've built walls
C/G
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G

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A fortress, steep and mighty
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That none may penetrate
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I have no need of friendship
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Friendship causes pain
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D

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It's laughter and it's loving I disdain
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C

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D

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I am a rock
Chorus 2
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D

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D

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G

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I am an is land
C/G
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G

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Verse 3
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G

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Don't talk of love
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Well, I’ve heard the word before
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It’s sleeping in my memory
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And I won't disturb the slumber
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Of feelings that have died
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D

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If I never loved, I never would have cried
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D

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I am a rock
Chorus 3
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I am an is land
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Verse 4
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I have my books
C/G
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And my poetry to protect me
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I am shielded in my ar mor
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Hiding in my room
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Safe within my womb
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I touch no one and no one touches me
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I am a rock
Chorus 4
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I am an is land
C/G
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C/G
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Outro 1
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And a rock can feel no pain
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And an island never cries
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • G

  • C/G

  • Am

  • D

  • C

  • Bm

    2

Capo: 4

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of I Am A Rock by Paul Simon is B major.

The primary chords used in I Am A Rock are B, E, C#m, F#, D#m.

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

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

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

The tempo of I Am A Rock is approximately 112 beats per minute.

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