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Tape Op Blues chords by
Chris Stamey
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Key: E major•
Verse 1
D
D

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A
A

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The engineer sits in his cocoon
Bm
Bm
2

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A
A

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He's set up mics all around the room
G
G

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D
D

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The producer reaches for a smoke
G
G

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F#m
F#m
2

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The tape -off tells another joke
G
G

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D
D

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I stand at the microphone
F#m
F#m
2

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Em
Em

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G
G

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Out of time and all alone
A
A

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G
G

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A
A

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Wonder what they're saying about me
D
D

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A
A

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Two months ago we were all friends,
Bm
Bm
2

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A
A

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we couldn't wait till we'd begin.
G
G

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D
D

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The A &R man would come around,
G
G

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F#m
F#m
2

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we'd think of ways to put him down.
D
D

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A
A

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I got a new guitar, wood from Peru,
Bm
Bm
2

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A
A

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the other 18 just won't do.
G
G

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D
D

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We picked a place where we'd record,
G
G

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F#m
F#m
2

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an indoor swimming pool, a diving board.
G
G

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D

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Now I stand at the microphone,
Em
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G
G

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out of reach, all alone
A
A

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A

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I wonder what they're saying about me
Bm
Bm
2

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Bm
Bm
2

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The first few weeks went swimmingly
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G

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Bm
Bm
2

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We fired the drummer and drank coffee
E
E

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The basic tracks
D
D

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A
A

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went like a knife through butter
G
G

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We congratulate one another
Bm
Bm
2

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Friends came by, we made them play
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G

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Bm
Bm
2

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on our busman's holiday
E
E

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D

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Titles for the record
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A

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G
G

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flew like chicken feathers into glue
D
D

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Now I stand at the microphone,
Em
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G
G

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out of time and all alone
A
A

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A
A

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Wonder what they're saying about me
D
D

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Each track was played so many times
Bm
Bm
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We cringed before we even
A
A

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heard the rhymes
G
G

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D
D

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This note we played so carefully
F#m
F#m
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F#m
F#m
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Was out of time and out of key
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A
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We've gotta think of something fast
Bm
Bm
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The pro ducer said from
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A

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behind the glass
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G

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Now what would the
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Ramones have done?
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G

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F#m
F#m
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I thought about what kind of gun
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I stand at the microphone
Em
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It's burning the deck and all alone
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A

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I wonder what they're saying about me
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • D

  • A

  • Bm

    2

  • G

  • F#m

    2

  • Em

  • E

Capo: 2

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Tape Op Blues by Chris Stamey is E major.

The primary chords used in Tape Op Blues are E, B, C#m, A, G#m, F#m.

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

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

The tempo of Tape Op Blues is approximately 143 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Tape Op Blues 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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