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String of Pearls chords by
Soul Asylum
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Key: A major•
Intro 1
G
G

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Verse 1
G
G

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She swings the string of

pearls on the corner
D
D

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The street lights reflect

the light in the water
C
C

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The string it snaps and

the pearls go sailing
D
D

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And they splash and bounce and

roll 'cross the wet street
Verse 2
G
G

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As she bends to chase the pearls a

car swings 'round the corner
D
D

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She darts from the eyes of

the panic-struck driver

driver
C
C

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Who's racing to the delivery room
D
D

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'Cause in the back seat his wife

is busting out of her womb
G
G

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Verse 3


And the sack breaks and out

come the Siamese Twins
D
D

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Who grow up to become

the first President
C
C

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With two heads

Are better than one
D
D

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Verse 4

G
G

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He puts his heads in his hands,
Em
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says I got to put my heads together
D
D

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I can become the best President ever
C
C

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And not just President
Interlude 1

Fend for yourself
D
D

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G

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C
C

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C
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G
G

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Verse 5
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G

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Signs his name, takes the blame for
D
D

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all of the names with no shame

In their beliefs
C
C

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They adjourn and they leave,
D
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and in walks a man
D
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With a broom and a knife

and blood on his hands
Verse 6
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G

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C
C

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And he sweeps everything under the rug
D
D

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And goes home to his kids

and gives them a hug
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C

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But his wife was not there,

she had just left a letter
D
D

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That said "you'd be much

better off without me"
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G

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Verse 7


Now his wife took the train to

her ex-lover's funeral

funeral
Em
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D
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Who died in the bathroom,

hit his head on a urinal
C
C

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When they got together,

the knowledge was carnal
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D

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Em
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And the widow was at the fu neral,
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and they had quite a catfight
Verse 8
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G

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And they fell into the hole where the
C
C

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casket was resting
D
D

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And the preacher just left in the

middle of the service
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'Cause death was one thing,

but women made him nervous
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D

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And he ran to his car and he drove
Interlude 2

'round the corner
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G

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G
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Verse 9
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G

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Then something in the street

caught the light in his eye
D
D

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He pulled over, reached down,
C
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and picked up a pearl from the gutter

And he didn't know what to think
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D

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And he brought it home and

washed it in the sink
Verse 10
G
G

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And he gave the pearl to
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Sister Mary Teresa
D
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Who could not accept it

so she gave it to Lisa,
C
C

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A young prostitute who was missing a pearl
D
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On the necklace that broke late last
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C
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Outro 1

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of String of Pearls?

The original key of String of Pearls by Soul Asylum is A major.

What are the main chords for String of Pearls?

The primary chords used in String of Pearls are A, E, D, F#m.

Do I need a capo to play String of Pearls?

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.

Is String of Pearls beginner-friendly on guitar?

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

What is the tempo (BPM) of String of Pearls?

The tempo of String of Pearls is approximately 130 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for String of Pearls?

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

Can I print the guitar chords for String of Pearls?

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

Is there a tuner available for String of Pearls?

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 Soul Asylum.

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