Rick Rack chords by
Billy Connolly
Gerry Rafferty

N/A•

Key: D major•

Intro 1

D

D

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Gm

Gm

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Gdim

Gdim

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Gm

Gm

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Verse 1

A

A

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Rick rack, rickety rack

D

D

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Gm

Gm

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See the train go along the track

When I grow up I want to

A

A

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be an en_ gine driver

D

D

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But if I can't be that I'll

Gm

Gm

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be a deep sea diver.

Verse 2

Gm

Gm

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My father says that I must

A

A

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always work on the land

D

D

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And I never disagreed when I'd

Gm

Gm

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see him lift his hand

Mother thinks that I should be

A

A

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a car_ penter to trade

D

D

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That I could fill my house with

Gm

Gm

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the thing_ s that I had made.

Verse 3

Gm

Gm

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A

A

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Rick rack, rickety rack

D

D

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Gm

Gm

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See the train go along the track

When I grow up I want to

A

A

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be an en_ gine driver

D

D

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But if I can't be that I'll

Gm

Gm

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be a deep sea diver.

Verse 4

Eb

Eb

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Edim

Edim

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C

C

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I look at the skies, see the bird_ s that can fly,

Gm

Gm

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and I feel like cryin'

C

C

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Gm

Gm

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Eb

Eb

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Gm

Gm

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C

C

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Like a bird on the tree I just want to

Gm

Gm

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Edim

Edim

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Gm

Gm

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free so I'll keep on try_ in'.

Verse 5

A

A

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Rick rack, rickety rack

D

D

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Gm

Gm

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See the train go along the track

When I grow up I want to

A

A

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be an en_ gine driver

D

D

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But if I can't be that I'll

Gm

Gm

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be a deep sea diver.

Verse 6

Gm

Gm

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My brother says that I must pay

A

A

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atten_ tion at the school

D

D

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Be_ cause I've never won a prize,

Gm

Gm

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he think_ s that I'm a fool

Teacher always asks me

A

A

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why I look so far away

D

D

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It's just that I find nothing in the

Gm

Gm

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word_ s he has to say.

Verse 7

Gm

Gm

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A

A

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Rick rack, rickety rack

D

D

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I'm leaving home and I'm nev_

Gm

Gm

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er coming back

A

A

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I'm on my way to be an en_ gine driver

D

D

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Gm

Gm

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But if I can't be that I'll be a deep

Outro 1

sea diver.

Gm

Gm

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A

A

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D

D

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Gm

Gm

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A

A

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D

D

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Gm

Gm

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Chords

D
Gm
Gdim
A
Eb
Edim
C

Capo: No capo

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Rick Rack?

The original key of Rick Rack by Billy Connolly, Gerry Rafferty is D major.

What are the main chords for Rick Rack?

The primary chords used in Rick Rack are D, Gm, Gdim, A, Eb, Edim.

Do I need a capo to play Rick Rack?

No capo is required for this song.

Is Rick Rack beginner-friendly on guitar?

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

What is the tempo (BPM) of Rick Rack?

The tempo of Rick Rack is approximately 109 beats per minute.

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