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Hoyt Axton
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Key: G major•
Verse 1
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Politicians, politicians,
D
D

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their promises are ringing in my ear.
C
C

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G

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Politicians, politicians,
D
D

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you can al ways tell
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G

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when it's election year.

They'll shake your hand and smile,
C
C

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and kiss the babies all

the while.
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D

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They'll promise anything
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G

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beneath the sun.

The friends they could not see before,

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C

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now they'll greet them more and more,
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D

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and they'll even say the next time
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C
C

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they won't run.
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G

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Politicians, politicians,

their promises are ringing
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D

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C
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in my ear.
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G

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Politicians, politicians,
D
D

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you can al ways tell
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G

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when it's election year.

Their door's always unlocked, they say,
C
C

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but how about after election day?
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D

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Are they home
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G

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when you come knockin' at their door?

And when you're knockin'

and a -wishin',
C
C

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they'll be off somewhere a -fishin'
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And leavin' everything in a mess
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C
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just like before.
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D

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D
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Now mudslinging they will not do,
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they deal in facts that are proven too,
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D

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yet they pass the buck
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G

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so fast your head'll swim.

Yeah this sorta gets my goat,
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C

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but I ain't registered so I can't vote,
D
D

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you just take your pick and vote
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G

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for him or him or him.
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Politicians, politicians,
D
D

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their promises are ringing in my ear
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G
G

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Politicians, politicians,
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D

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you can always tell
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G

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when it's election year
C
C

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G

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Politicians, politicians,
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D

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their promises are ringing in my ear
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G

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Politicians! Politicians!
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D

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You can always tell
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G

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them it's election year!
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • D

  • G

  • C

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Politicians by Hoyt axton is G major.

The primary chords used in Politicians are D, G, C.

No capo is required for this song.

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

The tempo of Politicians is approximately 57 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Politicians 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 Politicians. 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 Hoyt axton.

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