Thumbing My Way original guitar chords by
Pearl Jam

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Key: D major•

Intro 1

Dsus2

Dsus2

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D/F#

D/F#

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G/B

G/B

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Em7

Em7

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Dsus2

Dsus2

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D/F#

D/F#

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G/B

G/B

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Em7

Em7

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A7

A7

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Chorus 1

Dsus2

Dsus2

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D/F#

D/F#

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I have not been home

G/B

G/B

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Em7

Em7

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A7

A7

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since you left long ago

Dsus2

Dsus2

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D/F#

D/F#

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G/B

G/B

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I'm thumbing my way back to heaven

Em7

Em7

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A7

A7

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Dsus2

Dsus2

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D/F#

D/F#

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Count_ ing steps,

G/B

G/B

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Em7

Em7

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A7

A7

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walking backwards on the road

Dsus2

Dsus2

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D/F#

D/F#

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G/B

G/B

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I'm counting my way back to heaven

Em7

Em7

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A7

A7

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Verse 1

G

G

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G/B

G/B

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I can't be free with

C

C

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what's locked inside of me

C/G

C/G

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Am

Am

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If there was a key,

G

G

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you took it in your hand

G

G

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G/B

G/B

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There's no wrong or right,

C

C

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but I'm sure there's good and bad

C/G

C/G

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Am

Am

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G

G

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The questions linger o- ver_ head

Chorus 2

Dsus2

Dsus2

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D/F#

D/F#

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No matter how cold the winter,

G/B

G/B

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Em7

Em7

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A7

A7

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there's a springtime ahead

Dsus2

Dsus2

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D/F#

D/F#

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G/B

G/B

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I'm thumbing my way back to heaven

Em7

Em7

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A7

A7

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Dsus2

Dsus2

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D/F#

D/F#

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I wish that could hold you

G/B

G/B

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Em7

Em7

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A7

A7

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I wish that I had

Dsus2

Dsus2

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D/F#

D/F#

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G/B

G/B

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Thinking 'bout heaven

Em7

Em7

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Em7

Em7

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A7

A7

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A7

A7

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Bridge 1

Gsus4

Gsus4

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F

F

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I let go of a rope,

C

C

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C/E

C/E

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thinking that's what held me back

Bb

Bb

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And in time I've realized,

Fmaj9

Fmaj9

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it's now wrapped around my neck

Gsus4

Gsus4

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F

F

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I can't see what's next,

C

C

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C/E

C/E

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from this lonely overpass

Bb

Bb

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Hang my head and count my steps,

Fmaj9

Fmaj9

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as an_ other car goes past

Verse 2

G

G

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G/B

G/B

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All the rusted signs

C

C

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we ignore throughout our lives

C/G

C/G

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Am

Am

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G

G

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Choosing the shiny ones in_ stead

G

G

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G/B

G/B

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I turned my back,

C

C

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now there's no turning back

C/G

C/G

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Am

Am

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G

G

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G

G

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Hmm- mm- mm- mm

Chorus 3

Dsus2

Dsus2

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D/F#

D/F#

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No matter how cold the winter,

G/B

G/B

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Em7

Em7

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A7

A7

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there's a springtime ahead

Dsus2

Dsus2

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D/F#

D/F#

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G/B

G/B

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I smile, but who am I kidding?

Em7

Em7

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A7

A7

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Dsus2

Dsus2

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D/F#

D/F#

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I'm just walking the miles,

G/B

G/B

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every once in a while I'll get a ride

Em7

Em7

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A7

A7

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Dsus2

Dsus2

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D/F#

D/F#

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G/B

G/B

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I'm thumbing my way back to heaven

Em7

Em7

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A7

A7

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Dsus2

Dsus2

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D/F#

D/F#

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G

G

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Thumbing my way back to heaven

A7sus4

A7sus4

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A7

A7

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Dsus2

Dsus2

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D/F#

D/F#

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G

G

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I'm thumbing my way back to heaven

A7sus4

A7sus4

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A7

A7

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D

D

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Chords

Dsus2
D/F#
G/B
Em7
A7
G
C
C/G
Am
Gsus4
F
C/E
Bb
Fmaj9
A7sus4
D

Capo: No capo

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Thumbing My Way?

The original key of Thumbing My Way by Pearl Jam is D major.

What are the main chords for Thumbing My Way?

The primary chords used in Thumbing My Way are D, F#m, G, Em, A, Bm.

Do I need a capo to play Thumbing My Way?

No capo is required for this song.

Is Thumbing My Way beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like D, F#m, G, Em, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

Are there official chords for Thumbing My Way?

If the simplified chords are too easy, you can visit the original chords page for a more advanced arrangement.

What is the tempo (BPM) of Thumbing My Way?

The tempo of Thumbing My Way is approximately 110 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for Thumbing My Way?

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Is there a tuner available for Thumbing My Way?

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