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The Bear chords by
John Mayall
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Key: Bb major•
Intro 1
Bb
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Bbm
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Bbsus4
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Db
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Bbsus4
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Bbsus4
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F
F

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Bb
Bb

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Eb
Eb
6

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Eb
Eb
6

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Gm
Gm
3

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Eb
Eb
6

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Bb
Bb

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F
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Eb
Eb
6

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Bb

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6

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Verse 1
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Eb
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6

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I've been living with the Bear in a big house full of blues
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Going back through the years,
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hear any record you choose
Verse 2
F
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Eb
Eb
6

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Yeah, the sun is shining down and the Bear
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Bb

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Bb
Bb

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F
F

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is rolling in the shade
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F

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Every_ body is gonna boogie,
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blues roll night and day
Verse 3
Eb
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6

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Turn on all of the people who
Bb
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got no place to stay
F
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Well the sun is shining down and the
Eb
Eb
6

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Eb
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F
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Bear is rolling in the shade
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Bb
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All the men of Canned Heat are
Eb
Eb
6

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part of my fam_ ily
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I'm gonna re_ member the
Bb
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things they did for me
F
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Ab
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4

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Eb
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6

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Bb
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Eb
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F
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Eb
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6

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The sun is shining down and the Bear is rolling in the shade
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F
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Eb
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6

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Eb
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6

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Eb
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6

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6

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F
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Eb
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F
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I got to be moving,
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Eb
Eb
6

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Bb
Bb

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they call me Wan_ dering John
Eb
Eb
6

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I'll see you,
Bb
Bb

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old Bear. I'll be back 'fore long
F
F

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Yeah, the sun is shining down and the
Eb
Eb
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Bear is rolling in the shade
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Eb
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F
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Chords

  • Bb

  • Bbm

  • Bbsus4

  • Db

    4

  • Ab

    4

  • F

  • Eb

    6

  • Gm

    3

Capo: 3

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of The Bear?

The original key of The Bear by John Mayall is Bb major.

What are the main chords for The Bear?

The primary chords used in The Bear are Bb, Bbm, Bbsus4, Db, Ab, F.

Do I need a capo to play The Bear?

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

Is The Bear beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like Bb, Bbm, Bbsus4, Db, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of The Bear?

The tempo of The Bear is approximately 94 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for The Bear?

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

Can I print the guitar chords for The Bear?

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for The Bear. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Is there a tuner available for The Bear?

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 John Mayall.

Can I save The Bear to play later?

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add The Bear to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

Can I access the guitar chords for The Bear for free?

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for The Bear by John Mayall on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.