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Samson original guitar chords by
Regina Spektor
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2006•Folk•2.1K views•
Key: B major•
Verse 1
B
B
2

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C#m7
C#m7
4

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You are my
B/D#
B/D#
4

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Esus2
Esus2
2

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E
E

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sweetest downfall
F#
F#
2

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G#m
G#m
4

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F#
F#
2

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E
E

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I loved you first, I loved you first
B
B
2

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C#m7
C#m7
4

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Beneath the sheets of paper
B/D#
B/D#
4

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Esus2
Esus2
2

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E
E

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lies my truth
F#
F#
2

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G#m
G#m
4

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F#
F#
2

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E
E

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I have to go, I have to go
Emaj7#11
Emaj7#11
6

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E
E

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Your hair was long when we first met
Emaj7#11
Emaj7#11
6

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F#
F#
2

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G#m
G#m
4

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B
B
2

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Sam son went back to bed
E
E

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Not much hair left on his head
F#
F#
2

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G#m
G#m
4

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B
B
2

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He ate a slice of Wonder Bread
F#
F#
2

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And went right back to bed
G#m
G#m
4

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B
B
2

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And the history books forgot about us
E
E

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And the Bible didn't mention us
B
B
2

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F#/A#
F#/A#
4

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G#m
G#m
4

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And the Bible didn't mention us,
E
E

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Emaj7
Emaj7
2

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not even once
Verse 2
B
B
2

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C#m7
C#m7
4

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You are my
B/D#
B/D#
4

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Esus2
Esus2
2

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E
E

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sweetest downfall
F#
F#
2

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G#m
G#m
4

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F#
F#
2

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E
E

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I loved you first, I loved you first
B
B
2

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C#m7
C#m7
4

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Beneath the stars came fallin'
B/D#
B/D#
4

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Esus2
Esus2
2

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E
E

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on our heads
F#
F#
2

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G#m
G#m
4

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F#
F#
2

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E
E

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But they're just old light, they're just old light
Emaj7#11
Emaj7#11
6

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E
E

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Your hair was long when we first met
Emaj7#11
Emaj7#11
6

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F#
F#
2

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G#m
G#m
4

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B
B
2

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Sam son came to my bed
E
E

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Told me that my hair was red
F#
F#
2

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G#m
G#m
4

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B
B
2

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Told me I was beautiful
F#
F#
2

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And came into my bed
G#m
G#m
4

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B
B
2

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Oh, I cut his hair myself one night
E
E

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A pair of dull scissors in the yellow light
B
B
2

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And he told me that I'd done alright
F#/A#
F#/A#
4

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G#m
G#m
4

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And kissed me 'til the mornin' light,
E
E

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the mornin' light
B
B
2

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F#/A#
F#/A#
4

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G#m
G#m
4

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And he kissed me 'til the mornin' light
E
E

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Emaj7
Emaj7
2

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B
B
2

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F#/A#
F#/A#
4

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G#m
G#m
4

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Verse 3
F#
F#
2

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G#m
G#m
4

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B
B
2

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Sam son went back to bed
E
E

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Not much hair left on his head
F#
F#
2

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G#m
G#m
4

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B
B
2

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He ate a slice of Wonder Bread
F#
F#
2

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And went right back to bed
G#m
G#m
4

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B
B
2

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Oh, we couldn't bring the columns down
E
E

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Yeah, we couldn't destroy a single one
B
B
2

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And the history books forgot about us
F#/A#
F#/A#
4

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G#m
G#m
4

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And the Bible didn't mention us,
E
E

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Emaj7
Emaj7
2

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not even once
B
B
2

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C#m7
C#m7
4

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You are my
B/D#
B/D#
4

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Esus2
Esus2
2

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E
E

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sweetest downfall
F#
F#
2

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G#m
G#m
4

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I loved you first

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • B

    2

  • C#m7

    4

  • B/D#

    4

  • Esus2

    2

  • E

  • F#

    2

  • G#m

    4

  • Emaj7#11

    6

  • F#/A#

    4

  • Emaj7

    2

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Samson by Regina Spektor is B major.

The primary chords used in Samson are B, C#m, E, F#, G#m, F#/A#.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 4 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like B, C#m, E, F#, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

If the simplified chords are too easy, you can visit the original chords page for a more advanced arrangement.

The tempo of Samson is approximately 89 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Samson 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 Samson. 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 Regina Spektor.

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