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The Allergy Song chords by
Gilbert O'sullivan
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Key: E major•
Verse 1
D
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I used to be allergic

to anyone with hair

All my girlfriends had to shave,

otherwise I wouldn't care
G
G

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Now I am pleased to report
D
D

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I really only changed a bit
G
G

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A
A

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Now I'm allergic to clothes,
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A
A

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D
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all they're gonna do is strip

I've read a lot of Shakespeare,

I've seen his movies too

Not bad for an amateur,

it's my professional deal
G
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And as you can gather from that,
D
D

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I didn't do too well at school
A
A

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The only thing I ever learned
G
G

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A
A

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D
D

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was how to be allergic to rules
F
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I feel I ought to tell you
C
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that my doctor isn't well
Bb
Bb

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When he saw me for a check -up
F
F

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he began to check himself
Eb
Eb
6

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Felt a niche in several places
Bb
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and as he began to scratch

came an interrupt
F
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D
D

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Now, out in Scandinavia,

girls really do have fun

Even those without blonde hair

are not to be outdone
G
G

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While on a visit last year,
D
D

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I must have dated two or three
A
A

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But every time I got on home
G
G

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A
A

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D

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I found that he gave a tragic to me
C
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F
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Bb
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A
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D
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A
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Am
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F
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I feel I ought to tell you
C
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that my doctor isn't well
Bb
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When I went in for a jiggle,
F
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he began checking himself
Eb
Eb
6

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Found a niche in several places
Bb
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Undersea began to scratch
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I just had to dash
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Now, you might pose the question

Like, what excuse is that?

How can you be allergic to

An allergy you've had?
G
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Well, let me tell you this truth
D
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When I was a ripe old age of ten
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G

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A

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My parents, they were so surprised
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G

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Should have seen the
A
A

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look that's in their eyes
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When I became allergic to them
Bm
Bm
2

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F#
F#
2

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And the moral of this tale
Am
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E
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If you end up in a jail
Gm
Gm
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D
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All you need to unwind
Em
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is a little time you

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Chords

  • D

  • G

  • A

  • F

  • C

  • Bb

  • Eb

    6

  • Am

  • Bm

    2

  • F#

    2

  • E

  • Gm

    3

  • Em

Capo: 2

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of The Allergy Song?

The original key of The Allergy Song by Gilbert O'Sullivan is E major.

What are the main chords for The Allergy Song?

The primary chords used in The Allergy Song are E, A, B, G, D, C.

Do I need a capo to play The Allergy Song?

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

Is The Allergy Song beginner-friendly on guitar?

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

What is the tempo (BPM) of The Allergy Song?

The tempo of The Allergy Song is approximately 200 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for The Allergy Song?

You can easily change the key of The Allergy Song 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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