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Syncopatin' Sandy chords by
Gerry Rafferty
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Key: C minor•
Intro 1
Cm
Cm
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Ab
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4

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Eb
Eb
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Cm
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3

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Ab
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4

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Eb
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Ab
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Eb
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Cm
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Ab
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4

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Eb
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Cm
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3

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Gm
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3

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Verse 1
Cm
Cm
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Cm
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3

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Ab
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4

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Now I was just a kid way back in my homet_ own
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Fm
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There was a crazy little man who
G
G

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Cm
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once came around
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Synco_ patin' Sandy was
Cm
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Ab
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4

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the stranger's name
Eb
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6

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Fm
Fm

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Playing marathon pian_ o,
G
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Cm
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that was Sandy's game.
Verse 2
Ab
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4

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Eb
Eb
6

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Ab
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4

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Eb
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6

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He played all day, he played all night
F#
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2

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Db
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4

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F#
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2

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After 48 hours he was still alright
Db
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4

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Ab
Ab
4

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Eb
Eb
6

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We fed him whis_ key
Ab
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4

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from a paper cup
Eb
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F#
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2

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Db
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4

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And we wondered how long he
Eb
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6

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Fm
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Cm
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3

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could keep it up.
Verse 3
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F#
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2

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4

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How long? how long?
F#
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2

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Verse 4
Ebm
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Well his eyes are rollin' and

he can't even speak
Bbsus4
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The spirit's willing but
Bb
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Db
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the flesh is weak

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Interlude 1

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Cm
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Ab
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G
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Eb
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Cm
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Ab
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Eb
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G
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Cm
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Gm
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Cm
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G
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Ab
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Eb
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Cm
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Ab
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G
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Ab
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Eb
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G
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Cm
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Verse 5
Cm
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People would come and the
Ab
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4

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people would go
Eb
Eb
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Fm
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And the people all agreed it
G
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Cm
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wasn't much of a show
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They all said Sandy must
Cm
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3

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be weak in the head
Ab
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4

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Eb
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Fm
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And if he didn't stop soon
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Cm
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he would drop down dead.
Verse 6
Ab
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Eb
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Eb
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He played all day, he played all night
F#
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Db
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F#
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After 96 hours he was still alright
Db
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Ab
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We fed him whiskey
Eb
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Eb
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from a paper cup
F#
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Db
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Eb
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And we wondered how long he
Fm
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Cm
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could keep it up.
Verse 7
Db
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F#
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F#
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Verse 8
Ebm
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Well his eyes are rollin' and

he can't even speak
Bbsus4
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The spirit's willing but
Bb
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Db
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the flesh is weak

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Verse 9

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Drums: Liam Genockey

Bass Guitar: Pete Zorn

Keyboards: Ian Lynn

Woodblocks: Frank Ricotti

Acoustic Guitar: Gerry Rafferty

Clarinets Strings Arranged
Cm
Cm
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Ab
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G
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Ab
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Eb
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Cm
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Ab
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G
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Eb
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Cm
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Gm
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Ab
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G
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Eb
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Cm
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Ab
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Eb
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Cm
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Gm
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Ab
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Cm
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Ab
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By: Wil Malone
Ab
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Cm
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G
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String Leader: Gavin Wright
Ab
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Eb
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Outro 1

Vocals: Gerry Rafferty
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Chords

  • Cm

    3

  • Ab

    4

  • G

  • Eb

    6

  • Gm

    3

  • Fm

  • F#

    2

  • Db

    4

  • Ebm

    6

  • Bbsus4

  • Bb

Capo: 3

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Syncopatin' Sandy?

The original key of Syncopatin' Sandy by Gerry Rafferty is C minor.

What are the main chords for Syncopatin' Sandy?

The primary chords used in Syncopatin' Sandy are Cm, Ab, G, Eb, Gm, Fm.

Do I need a capo to play Syncopatin' Sandy?

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 3 fret.

Is Syncopatin' Sandy beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like Cm, Ab, G, Eb, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of Syncopatin' Sandy?

The tempo of Syncopatin' Sandy is approximately 133 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for Syncopatin' Sandy?

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

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