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The Photographers chords by
Pete Seeger
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Key: Db major•
Verse 1
Em
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G
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T 'was early on a Saturday morn,
F
F

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I was strollin' in the wood.
G
G

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Am
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Gm
Gm
3

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I chanced upon a lady
G
G

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who by the wayside stood.

I said, pray,
Gm
Gm
3

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G
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what would such a lass

as you be doin' here?

I've come to take some photographs,
Am
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she said, as I drew near.
G
G

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Said I to her, I do declare,
Am
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this is a fateful day.
G
G

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For I have come to photograph

the same as you did say.
Am
Am

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G

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So I pulled out my Nikon F

and placed it in her hand.
Am
Am

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She said, that's quite a camera,
G
G

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you've got it your command.
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G

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My camera so delighted her
G
G

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that with no more delay,

She let me see her camera case

wherein her accessories lay.

I said to her, I'm sure you've

everything that can be bought.

Just let me stretch my tripod
A
A

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before I take some shots.
Am
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G
G

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We photographed from haylofts

and up against the wall.

If you've not photographed

on a Saturday night,

you've not photographed at all.
Am
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F
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Am
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G
G

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She had her shutter opened wide
C
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F

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for daylight was all gone.
G
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Likewise, my naked camera lens,
Am
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A

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it had it s filter on.
G
G

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This lady had experience with cameras,
A
A

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yes, indeed.
G
G

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And I thought that her exposure's

the best I ever see'd.
A
A

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G

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Although she seemed to tire not,

as on and on we went.
F#m
F#m
2

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Says, I will have to finish now,
Dbm
Dbm
4

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Am
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A
A

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my film supply is spent.
G
G

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She said, I've had Minolta's,
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A

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G

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Yoshika's,
Gm
Gm
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and Rolay,
F
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Hasselblad and Pentax,
G
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likewise, a Polaroid, Miranda,
A
A

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Leica,

Nicormat, a Kodak,

and the rest.
G
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F#m
F#m
2

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But now I've had your Nikon F,

I'm sure that it's the best.

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • Em

  • G

  • F

  • Am

  • Gm

    3

  • A

  • C

  • F#m

    2

  • Dbm

    4

Capo: 1

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of The Photographers by Pete Seeger is Db major.

The primary chords used in The Photographers are Fm, Ab, Gb, Bbm, Abm, Bb.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 1 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like Fm, Ab, Gb, Bbm, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of The Photographers is approximately 38 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of The Photographers 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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