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Sundown chords by
Gordon Lightfoot
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Key: F# major
Intro 1
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Verse 1
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I can see her lyin' back in her satin dress
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In a room where ya do what ya don't confess
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Sundown you better take care
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If I find you been creepin' 'round
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my back stairs
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Sundown ya better take care
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If I find you been creepin' 'round
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my back stairs
Verse 2
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She's been lookin' like a queen

in a sailor's dream
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And she don't always say
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what she really means
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Sometimes I think it's a shame
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When I get feelin' better
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when I'm feelin' no pain
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Sometimes I think it's a shame
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When I get feelin' better
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Verse 3
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I can picture every move

that a man could make
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Getting lost in her lovin' is your first mistake
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Sundown you better take care
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If I find you been creepin' 'round
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my back stairs
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Sometimes I think it's a sin
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When I feel like I'm winnin'
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when I'm losin' again
Solo 1
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Verse 4
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I can see her lookin' fast

in her faded jeans
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She's a hard lovin' woman, got me feelin' mean
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Sometimes I think it's a shame
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When I get feelin' better
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when I'm feelin' no pain
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Sundown you better take care
C
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If I find you been creepin' 'round
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my back stairs
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Sundown you better take care
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If I find you been creepin' 'round
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my back stairs
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Sometimes I think it's a sin
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When I feel like I'm winnin'
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Outro 1
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[Repeat and fade]

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Chords
  • D

  • A

  • G

  • C

Capo: 4

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Sundown by Gordon Lightfoot is F# major.

The primary chords used in Sundown are F#, C#, B, E.

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

Yes, this version uses open chords like F#, C#, B, E, 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 Sundown is approximately 104 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Sundown 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 Sundown. 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 Gordon Lightfoot.

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