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Solitaire chords by
Janis Ian
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Key: E minor•
Verse 1
Em
Em

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Play your solitaire
C
C

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in solitary rooms

Time out from Elliott to rest your head

Did Robert Frost mean suicide,
C
C

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Em
Em

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you ask a friend?

Wash your hair before
C
C

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you go to bed
G
G

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D
D

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Em
Em

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Reading Nietzsche in the dark,

Superman without the spark,
C#dim
C#dim
4

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Em
Em

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C
C

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Em
Em

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lonely heart

You count your friends

as many
C
C

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Em
Em

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below the number two

You throw small parties

attended by a few

And spend the evening

criticizing all you do

As if your being honest

meant your being true
G
G

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D
D

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Still it's better to wound a friend
Em
Em

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Someone who'll understand,
C#dim
C#dim
4

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Em
Em

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someone who can defend
C
C

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Lonely man
Em
Em

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The window's shut, admits no perfume

Your bed is empty,

occupied by only you

Who plays in solitary,

in solitary rooms

Do you think poets really wrote for you?
G
G

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D
D

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Death cannot enter
Em
Em

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through the win dow

And life is left behind
C#dim
C#dim
4

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Em
Em

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C
C

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Because there is no time,
Em
Em

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Lonely mind, solitaire.

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • Em

  • C

  • G

  • D

  • C#dim

    4

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Solitaire by Janis Ian is E minor.

The primary chords used in Solitaire are Em, C, G, D, C#dim.

No capo is required for this song.

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

The tempo of Solitaire is approximately 95 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Solitaire 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 Solitaire. 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 Janis Ian.

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