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Leaving Detroit chords by
The Jayhawks
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Key: F major•
Verse 1
G
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A
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G
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F#m
F#m
2

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Bm
Bm
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Por
G
G

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ted windows, rusty stairs, local colour,
D
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G
G

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F#m
F#m
2

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Bm
Bm
2

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push their wares, they're stuck in their ways
G
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You tell me that you just don't care
F#m
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A
A

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Don't pretend that you don't care
G
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Waves of undulating rain
F#m
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Visible from the little train
B
B
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Where you slept
Em
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Son of man, lift your dress
A
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Son of man,
F#
F#
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Bm
Bm
2

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D
D

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lift your dress
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D
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A
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Bm
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2

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D
D

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G
G

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We are turning left to
D
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Park
G
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Shoulder boards, fast food chains,
F#m
F#m
2

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tires whining softly in the rain
Bm
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On the outskirts of town
G
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What it is that I don't got
A
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What it is that I'm not
Em
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G
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You liked it rough so you said

I'll you till my fingers black,
F#m
F#m
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B
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2

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your eyes make a room
Em
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A wedding ring and

Nick

Georgian
C
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A wedding ring and

Nick
A
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Georgian
Bm
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D
D

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You're already gone, it's passing on
G
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I'll take the last flight
Bm
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2

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D
D

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I'll stare at my hands
G
G

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We'll make our last stand

I'm leaving

Detroit
D
D

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F#m
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B
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Em
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F#
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Bm
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D
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Oh, you're already gone, this house I own,
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Bm
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2

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D
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G
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F#m
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Bm
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D
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I'll take the last flight
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Bm
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We are turning left to

Park

Road
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We'll make our best stand

I'm leaving

Detroit
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • G

  • A

  • F#m

    2

  • Bm

    2

  • D

  • B

    2

  • Em

  • F#

    2

  • C

Capo: 3

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Leaving Detroit by The Jayhawks is F major.

The primary chords used in Leaving Detroit are Bb, C, Am, Dm, F, D.

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

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

The tempo of Leaving Detroit is approximately 78 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Leaving Detroit using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

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

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 The Jayhawks.

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