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Key: G major•
Intro 1
G
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D
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C
C

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G

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D
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Old man sleeping the hot
Verse 1
C
C

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G
G

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day away
D
D

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While he dreams a thousand
C
C

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yesterdays
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C
C

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'Cause he's had so many come his way
A
A

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C

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All he cares about is somewhere
G
G

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to lay his head tomorrow
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D

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Old man sits and thinks about
Verse 2
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G

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his home
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D

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Doesn't matter 'cause
C
C

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G

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he's all alone
D
D

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C
C

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What he'd give to get back on his own
A
A

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C
C

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Curses his body 'cause it's old and
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G

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it gives no transportation
A
A

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He sits in his one room shack alone but it provides no
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G

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consolation
Interlude 1
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G

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D
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C#
C#
4

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C#
C#
4

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Verse 3
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C

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What a shame
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G

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His time is nearing

His eyes won't let him see
C#
C#
4

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G
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The skies are clearing
C
C

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Someone tells him

Without his hearing
A
A

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It's no news to those
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C

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who've been around
C#
C#
4

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Bb
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A
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While things are changing
Outro 1
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C#
C#
4

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Bb
Bb

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C#
C#
4

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Bb
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C#
C#
4

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Bb
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C#
C#
4

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C#sus4
C#sus4
4

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C#
C#
4

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Bb
Bb

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C#
C#
4

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Bb
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C#
C#
4

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Bb
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C#
C#
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Bb
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Chords

  • G

  • D

  • C

  • A

  • C#

    4

  • Bb

  • C#sus4

    4

Capo: No capo

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Old Man by ZZ Top is G major.

The primary chords used in Old Man are G, D, C, A, Db, Bb.

No capo is required for this song.

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

The tempo of Old Man is approximately 70 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Old Man 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 Old Man. 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 ZZ Top.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Old Man 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 Old Man by ZZ Top on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.