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The Philosophers' Stone chords by
Robyn Hitchcock
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Key: E major•
Intro 1
E
E

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Esus4
Esus4

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E
E

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Verse 1
E
E

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I can't keep pace with you

Give you something wild

I can change the place with you
A
A

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Turn you into something
E
E

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Verse 2


Action comes to him who waits

If he's not gone cold
A
A

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I can turn you into lead

I can turn you into gold
E
E

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Verse 3

B
B
2

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Read the small print
A
A

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The philosophers' stone
E
E

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But I'm grateful
A
A

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The philosophers' stone

But I'm grateful
E
E

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Verse 4


In the coffin of guitars

There her music lies
A
A

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Foliage and solos

Growing from her eyes
E
E

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Verse 5

B
B
2

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This is England
A
A

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The philosophers' stone
E
E

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But I'm grateful
A
A

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The philosophers' stone
Interlude 1

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E
E

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A
A

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E
E

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A

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E
E

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Verse 6
E
E

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Nazi in a wheelchair

And a cardigan
A
A

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And a V- necked sweater

He's a sad old Nazi man
E
E

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Verse 7

B
B
2

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He's so friendly
A
A

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The philosophers' stone
E
E

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But I'm grateful
A
A

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The philosophers' stone
E
E

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But I'm grate_ ful
Verse 8
E
E

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Bury me in cellophane

Underneath a vault
A
A

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I can climb back out again
E
E

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But it's not my fault

I can climb back out again
B
B
2

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What can you do?
Verse 9
A
A

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The philosophers' stone
E
E

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But I'm grate_ ful
A
A

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The philosophers' stone
E
E

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But I'm grateful
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A

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The philosophers' stone
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E

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A

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Chords

  • E

  • Esus4

  • A

  • B

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Capo: 2

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of The Philosophers' Stone?

The original key of The Philosophers' Stone by Robyn Hitchcock is E major.

What are the main chords for The Philosophers' Stone?

The primary chords used in The Philosophers' Stone are E, Esus4, A, B.

Do I need a capo to play The Philosophers' Stone?

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

Is The Philosophers' Stone beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like E, Esus4, A, B, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of The Philosophers' Stone?

The tempo of The Philosophers' Stone is approximately 125 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for The Philosophers' Stone?

You can easily change the key of The Philosophers' Stone 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 Philosophers' Stone?

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

Is there a tuner available for The Philosophers' Stone?

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 Robyn Hitchcock.

Can I save The Philosophers' Stone to play later?

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

Can I access the guitar chords for The Philosophers' Stone for free?

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