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Joe's Garage original guitar chords by
Frank Zappa
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1979•Rock•234 views•
4.5 (2)
Key: F major•
Intro 1
F
F

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Bb
Bb

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C
C

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F
F

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Bb
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C
C

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Verse 1
F
F

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It wasn't very large
Bb
Bb

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There was just enough room
C
C

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to cram the drums
F
F

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In the corner over by the dodge
Bb
Bb

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It was a fifty-four
C
C

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With a mashed up door
F
F

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And a cheesy little amp
Bb
Bb

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C
C

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With a sign on the front said "fender champ"
F
F

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And a second-hand guitar
Bb
Bb

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C
C

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It was a stratocaster with a whammy bar
Verse 2
F
F

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We could jam in joe's garage
Bb
Bb

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His mama was screamin'
C
C

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His dad was mad
F
F

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We was playin' the same old song
Bb
Bb

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C
C

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In the afternoon 'n sometimes we would
F
F

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Play it all night long
Bb
Bb

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C
C

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It was all we knew, 'n easy too
F
F

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So we wouldn't get it wrong
Bb
Bb

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C
C

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Even if you played it on a saxophone
Solo 1
F7
F7

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Bb7
Bb7

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C7
C7

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C7
C7

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Verse 3
F
F

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We thought we was pretty good
Bb
Bb

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C
C

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We talked about keepin' the band together
F
F

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'n we figured that we should
Bb
Bb

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C
C

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'cause about this time we was gettin' the eye
F
F

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From the girls in the neighborhood
Bb
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C
C

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They'd all come over 'n dance around like...
Verse 4
F
F

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So we picked out a stupid name
Bb
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C
C

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Had some cards printed up for a coupla bucks
F
F

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'n we was on our way to fame
Bb
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C
C

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Got matching suits 'n beattle boots
F
F

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'n a sign on the back of the car
Bb
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C
C

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'n we was ready to work in a go-go bar

One, two, three, four

Let's see if you've got some more!
F
F

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Bb
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C
C

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Verse 5
F
F

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C

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People seemed to like our song
Bb
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C
C

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They got up 'n danced 'n made a lotta noise
F
F

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C
C

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An' it wasn't 'fore very long
Bb
Bb

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C
C

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A guy from a company we can't name
F
F

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C
C

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Said we oughta take his pen
Bb
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C
C

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'n sign on the line for a real good time
F
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C
C

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But he didn't tell us when
Bb
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C
C

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These "good times" would be somethin'
F
F

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C
C

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That was really happenin'
Bb
Bb

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So the band broke up
C
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F
F

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An' it looks like we will never play again...
Outro 1

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Open Tuner
Chords

  • F

  • Bb

  • C

  • F7

  • Bb7

  • C7

Capo: No capo

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Joe's Garage?

The original key of Joe's Garage by Frank Zappa is F major.

What are the main chords for Joe's Garage?

The primary chords used in Joe's Garage are F, Bb, C.

Do I need a capo to play Joe's Garage?

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

Is Joe's Garage beginner-friendly on guitar?

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

Are there official chords for Joe's Garage?

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 Joe's Garage?

The tempo of Joe's Garage is approximately 103 beats per minute.

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