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The Caretaker chords by
Josh Turner
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Key: A major
Verse 1
G
G

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D
D

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I live in the cemetery
C
C

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'Old Caretaker' they call
G
G

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me
D
D

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In the wintertime I rake the leaves
G
G

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C
C

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G

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And in the summer I cut the weeds
C
C

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When a funeral comes
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G

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C

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G

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The people cry and pray
D
D

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They bury their dead
C
C

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G

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Then they all go away
C
C

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Then here I work
G
G

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And I somehow hide
D
D

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From a world that rushes
G
G

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By outside
C
C

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But each night
G
G

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When I rest my head
D
D

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I'm contented
C
C

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As the peaceful dead
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G

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Verse 2


But who's going to cry

When old Josh dies?
D
D

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C
C

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G

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Verse 3
G
G

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D
D

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Once I was a young man
G
G

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Dashing with the girls
D
D

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Now no one wants an old man
C
C

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G
G

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When I lost my handsome curls
C
C

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But I want to say
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G

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D
D

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When my time comes

Lay me facing
C
C

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G

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The rising sun
C
C

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Put me in a corner
G
G

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Where I buried my pup
D
D

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Tell the preacher to pray
C
C

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G

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Then cover me up
C
C

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Don't plant flowers
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G

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D
D

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Where my head should be

Maybe God would
C
C

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G

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Let some grow for me
C
C

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And all the little children
G
G

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That I love like my own
D
D

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Will they be sorry
C
C

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G
G

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That Old Josh is gone?
Verse 4
G
G

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But who's going to cry

When old Josh dies?
D
D

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Who's going to cry
C
C

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G
G

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When old Josh dies?

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Chords
  • G

  • D

  • C

Capo: 2

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of The Caretaker by Josh Turner is A major.

The primary chords used in The Caretaker are A, E, D.

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

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

The tempo of The Caretaker is approximately 107 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of The Caretaker 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 The Caretaker. 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 Josh Turner.

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