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Libbie's Song chords by
Patti Smith
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Key: D major
Verse 1
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If it wasn't for your golden hair
D
D

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I would not be belonely

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D

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I would not be alone
Verse 2
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If it wasn't for your piercing stare
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I would not be belonely

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D

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I would not be alone
Verse 3
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D

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I would not waltz in a widow's line
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What was yours would not be mine

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I would not be alone
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Verse 4


You courted me with princely airs
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Said you'd love me only

Kiss the ribbons in my hair
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Said darling come and fly
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Interlude 1
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Verse 5
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Flower of the Calvary
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You swept me off my saddle

Lifted me into your life
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A soldier's wife was I
Verse 6
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You marched proudly for the horn
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I prayed for your swift return
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I waited for you so forlorn
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'Ere to be alone
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I
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longed for you,

I longed to die
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I was so belonely

The pillow's bare by my side
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And yet I shall abide
Verse 7
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For heaven has aset for me
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Companion for eternity
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So kiss the ribbons in my hair
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Say darling come and fly
Verse 8
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If it wasn't for your golden hair
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I would not be alonely
Outro 1

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Chords
  • G

  • D

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Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Libbie's Song by Patti Smith is D major.

The primary chords used in Libbie's Song are G, D.

No capo is required for this song.

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

The tempo of Libbie's Song is approximately 136 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Libbie's Song 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 Libbie's Song. 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 Patti Smith.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Libbie's Song to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for Libbie's Song by Patti Smith on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.