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Key: F# major•
Intro 1
D
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Verse 1

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D

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Everybody that's on my
B
B
2

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block
D
D

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They're tired of me that
B
B
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ain't no shock
G
G

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D
D

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A
A

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And I ain't got no idols
G
G

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D
D

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A

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I ain't got much taste
G
G

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D
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A
A

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I'm shiftless when I'm idle
G
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I got time to waste
Interlude 1
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D

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Verse 2
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D

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They tried to tell me that
B
B
2

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I should learn
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D

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B
B
2

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They told me it's best I wait my turn
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G

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D
D

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A
A

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I can't wait forever
D
D

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A

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I can't wait that long
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G

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D
D

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A
A

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I'm shiftless when I'm idle
G
G

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I want to play this...
Interlude 2
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D

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G

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A

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D

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Verse 3
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A

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A

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A

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D
D

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E
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A

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D
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E
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I'm
A
A

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E

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A

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F#
F#
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F#m
F#m
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F#
F#
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F#m
F#m
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F#
F#
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F#m
F#m
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F#
F#
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D
D

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shiftless when I'm
A
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idle
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A

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I'm shiftless when I'm idle
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A

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I'm shift less
Outro 1
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I'm shiftless
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A

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • D

  • B

    2

  • G

  • A

  • E

  • F#

    2

  • F#m

    2

Capo: 4

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Shiftless When Idle by The Replacements is F# major.

The primary chords used in Shiftless When Idle are F#, D#, B, C#, G#, A#.

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

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

The tempo of Shiftless When Idle is approximately 171 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Shiftless When Idle 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 Shiftless When Idle. 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 The Replacements.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Shiftless When Idle 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 Shiftless When Idle by The Replacements on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.