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Noel Paul Stookey
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Key: Gb major•
Verse 1
Em
Em

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This is about halfway through the show, so I'd like you to please stand up,

if you will.

It's what we call the de
Em
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mi -interval.

Now, those of you with glasses on,


which would probably be best advised
G
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to put them in a pocket someplace.
Em
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D
D

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Em
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Those of you with bouffant...

I wish you'd give me some.

All right, without hitting the person in front of you,

hold your hand out in front of you.

Hands, hands out.

Okay, now.
Bm
Bm
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Em
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Pick the arm that you think is the longest and put

it over top of the other one.

Okay, way over top.

Like a cross, yes.

Okay, now see the thumbs are pointed

out.

If the thumbs are not pointed out,
D
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Em
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point your thumbs down to the floor now.
D
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Bm
Bm
2

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Okay, now bring your hands slowly
Em
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E
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together and clasp them.
E
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Now when you bring your arms up underneath,

yeah, okay?
D
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Get your elbows down.
F#m
F#m
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Don't leave them wide like that, you know, put
D
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your elbows together.

Now what you're going to do is you're going to
Em
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take the arm that's closest to you
E
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B
B
2

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and you're going to slide it through that
D
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opening and pull it over your head.
E
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Ah yes, we have a near winner.

Come on,

right through that hole there.
Em
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Hang on, hang on, hang on.

Yeah!
D
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Yeah!
Em
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You guys are terrific.
D
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Well, I couldn't have picked a gamer audience,
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I'll tell you.

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • Em

  • G

  • D

  • Bm

    2

  • E

  • F#m

    2

  • B

    2

Capo: 4

Transpose: 0

0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of The Exercise by Noel Paul Stookey is Gb major.

The primary chords used in The Exercise are Abm, Cb, Gb, Ebm, Ab, Bbm.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 4 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like Abm, Cb, Gb, Ebm, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of The Exercise is approximately 31 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of The Exercise 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 Exercise. 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 Noel Paul Stookey.

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