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Rush Hour Blues chords by
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Key: F major•
Intro 1
D
D

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Bm
Bm
2

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D

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He gets up early about
Verse 1
D
D

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seven o'clock,

The alarm goes off and then

the house starts to rock.

In and out of the bathroom

by seven- o- three,

By seven- ten he's downstairs
Em
Em

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drinking his tea.
D
D

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G
G

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So put a shine on your shoes,
D
D

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Put on your pin- striped suit.
Em
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F#
F#
2

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Can't lose those early- morning-
G
G

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D
D

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can't- stop- yawning,
Am
Am

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A
A

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C
C

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Push and shoving rush
D
D

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hour blues.
A
A

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D
D

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Verse 2
D
D

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[Wife]

Darling are you ready?
Verse 3

You'll be late for the bus!
D
D

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[Star]
Em
Em

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Don't rush me baby
D
D

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While I'm using my brush.

[Wife] Get a move on darling
Verse 4
D
D

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You're

cutting it fine.

[Star] Cool it baby
Verse 5
D
D

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I've got
Em
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plenty of time.
F#
F#
2

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So put a shine
Verse 6
G
G

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on your shoes
D
D

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Put on your pin- striped suit.
E
E

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F#
F#
2

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Can't lose those early- morning-
G
G

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can't- stop- yawning
A
A

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B
B
2

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C
C

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D
D

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Push and shoving rush hour blues.
Verse 7
D
D

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Em
Em

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Soon I'll be just one of
B
B
2

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the commuters

Waiting for the subway train.
Em
Em

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I'll be rushing up the stairs
D
D

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And in the elevator.
A
A

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By the time that I get there
Am
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G
G

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I'm gonna feel like a mole in the ground
Em
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I'll be caught in the crush

I'll be pushed and be shoved,
B
B
2

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And I'll be trying to get the subway train.
Em
Em

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I'll be fighting with my brief case
D
D

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And my umbrella,
A
A

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Every morning and every night.
Am
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G
G

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Em
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B
B
2

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F#
F#
2

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Some people do it
B
B
2

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F#
F#
2

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A
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Aaug
Aaug

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A
A

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D
D

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A
A

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Am
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G
G

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every day of their lives.
Interlude 1
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G

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Em
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C
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D
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C
C

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Verse 8
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D

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[Wife]

Read the paper later
C
C

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You'll be caught in the queues.
Verse 9
D
D

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[Star]

Don't rush me baby
C
C

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While I'm reading the news.
Verse 10
D
D

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[Wife]

Darling get a move on
C
C

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D
D

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You're cutting it fine.

[Star] Cool it baby
Verse 11
D
D

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I've got
A
A

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plenty of time.
D
D

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C
C

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F#
F#
2

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A
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D
D

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Verse 12
C
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D
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A
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A quick cup of coffee and a slice of
D
D

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Toast and the Star (or should we say,
C
C

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D
D

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Norman is off to do battle with the
C
C

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Rush hour queues and traffic jams.
D
D

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In the
Verse 13
C
C

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rush hour queues
D
D

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C
C

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No one gives a damn.
D
D

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C
C

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No one knows where I'm going to
D
D

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C
C

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No one knows who I am.
Verse 14
D
D

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I'm sitting in my office
C
C

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Bm
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2

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D
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Bm
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2

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In the metropolis
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C
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D
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I'm just part of the scenery,

I'm just part of the machinery.
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Bm
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2

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D
D

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Chained to my desk on the 22nd floor,

I can't break out through the
Bm
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2

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D
D

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automatic door,

I'd jump out the window but
C
C

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D
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I can't face the drop

I'm sitting in a cage with an
Bm
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2

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D
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eye on the clock.
Verse 15
G
G

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Bdim
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D
D

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I'm ready to start paying my dues,
Bm
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2

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E
E

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F#m
F#m
2

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I've got to lose those early- morning-
G
G

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E
E

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can't- stop- yawning,
A
A

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Bm
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2

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B
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C
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C#
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4

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D
D

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Push and shoving, rush hour blues.
Verse 16
C
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D
D

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G
G

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D
D

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G
G

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Well I'm ready to start
D
D

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paying my dues,
Bm
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2

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D
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Bm
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E
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D
D

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I've got to lose those early- morning
G
G

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Abdim
Abdim
6

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can't- stop- yawning,
Ab
Ab
4

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Push and shoving rush
Outro 1

hour blues.
D
D

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G
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Ab
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Chords

  • D

  • Bm

    2

  • Em

  • G

  • F#

    2

  • Am

  • A

  • C

  • E

  • B

    2

  • Aaug

  • Bdim

  • F#m

    2

  • C#

    4

  • Abdim

    6

  • Ab

    4

Capo: 3

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Rush Hour Blues?

The original key of Rush Hour Blues by The Kinks is F major.

What are the main chords for Rush Hour Blues?

The primary chords used in Rush Hour Blues are F, Dm, Gm, Bb, A, Cm.

Do I need a capo to play Rush Hour Blues?

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

Is Rush Hour Blues beginner-friendly on guitar?

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

What is the tempo (BPM) of Rush Hour Blues?

The tempo of Rush Hour Blues is approximately 140 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for Rush Hour Blues?

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

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

Is there a tuner available for Rush Hour Blues?

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 Kinks.

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