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Tapping On The Line chords by
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Key: D major
Intro 1
D
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A
A

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Verse 1
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D

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Bm
Bm
2

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Someone's messing
A
A

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D
D

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with the machines
Bm
Bm
2

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A
A

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D
D

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They've been left out in the rain
Bm
Bm
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Well it's strange to come
D
D

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G
G

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Em
Em

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D
D

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back free of any rust
A
A

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D
D

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Dares you to explain
Em
Em

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Could you speak a little more
D
D

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clearly on the line
Verse 2
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Bm
Bm
2

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D
D

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Cold wind keeps blowing from the east
Bm
Bm
2

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Trans- Atlantic crossings
D
D

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coming to a freeze
Bm
Bm
2

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A
A

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G
G

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I'm in exile with a sign that reads
Em
Em

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A
A

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No one can tell which
D
D

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side of the street
Em
Em

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D
D

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Would I stand a little closer to the line
Verse 3
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D

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Bm
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2

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G

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A
A

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D
D

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No
Bm
Bm
2

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one can tell
D
D

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G
G

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which side to claim
Em
Em

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Could you speak a little more
A
A

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D
D

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Em
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clearly once again
G
G

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A
A

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D
D

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Speak a little clearly on the line
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A

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Verse 4
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A

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G

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D
D

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A
A

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Indian summer, cold war skies
G
G

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Nervous drummers on
D
D

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overbooked flights
Bm
Bm
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A
A

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Well the chaos grows stronger on
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D
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Em
Em

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the superstition flyway
C
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D
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Looks like we're spinning up tonight
Em
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Could you step a little
C
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D
D

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closer to the line
Verse 5
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D

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Bm
Bm
2

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D
D

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Splitting heart and mind,
Bm
Bm
2

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D
D

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broken circuit by design
Bm
Bm
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D
D

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Well the demand for arms is
G
G

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goin' through the roof
Em
Em

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A
A

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The scientists are forced
D
D

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to work in the maze
Em
Em

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D
D

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While they tap tap tap tap
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D
D

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tapping on the line
Em
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Could you speak a little clearly
G
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A
A

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D
D

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one more time
G
G

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While you tap tap tap tap
D
D

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tapping on the line
Outro 1
D
D

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Chords
  • D

  • A

  • Bm

    2
  • G

  • Em

  • C

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Tapping On The Line by Calexico is D major.

The primary chords used in Tapping On The Line are D, A, Bm, G, Em, C.

No capo is required for this song.

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

The tempo of Tapping On The Line is approximately 150 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Tapping On The Line 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 Tapping On The Line. 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 Calexico.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Tapping On The Line 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 Tapping On The Line by Calexico on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.