Totem Pole chords by
Bruce Cockburn

N/A•

Key: D major•

Intro 1

D

D

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Bm

Bm

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Asus4

Asus4

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D

D

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Verse 1

D

D

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Crows are flying baby

G

G

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Em

Em

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and

G

G

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D

D

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Eb

Eb

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D

D

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I'm tired of the cold

G

G

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Em

Em

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Crows are flying baby and

G

G

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Bb

Bb

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D

D

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I'm tired of the cold

Em

Em

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Asus4

Asus4

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D

D

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So honey come and help me

G

G

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D

D

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build this totem pole

F

F

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D

D

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The lantern in the win_ dow

G

G

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Em

Em

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G

G

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D

D

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Beamed me right to you

G

G

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D

D

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G

G

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The lan_ _ tern in the win_ dow

Em

Em

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D

D

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Beamed me right to you

G

G

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Em

Em

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Asus4

Asus4

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D

D

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So hon_ ey come and help me

G

G

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D

D

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And I'll try and help you too

Interlude 1

D

D

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G

G

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D

D

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G

G

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D

D

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G

G

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Asus4

Asus4

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G

G

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Asus4

Asus4

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A

A

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Asus4

Asus4

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Am

Am

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G

G

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D

D

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Verse 2

G

G

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D

D

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G

G

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Em

Em

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My hearts been hanging up too long

D

D

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My soul is wearing thin

G

G

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D

D

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G

G

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Em

Em

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My hearts been hanging up so long

Bb

Bb

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D

D

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My soul is wearing thin

G

G

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Em

Em

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So honey come and help me

Asus4

Asus4

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G

G

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build a house

D

D

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G

G

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D

D

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C

C

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G

G

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Gm

Gm

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To put it _ _ in_ _ _

D

D

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Interlude 2

G

G

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D

D

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F

F

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D

D

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Em

Em

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G

G

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Gm

Gm

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D

D

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Verse 3

D

D

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G

G

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Asus4

Asus4

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So hon_ ey come and help me

D

D

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G

G

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build this totem pole.

Outro 1

D

D

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Chords

D
Bm
Asus4
G
Em
Eb
Bb
F
A
Am
C
Gm

Capo: No capo

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Totem Pole?

The original key of Totem Pole by Bruce Cockburn is D major.

What are the main chords for Totem Pole?

The primary chords used in Totem Pole are D, Bm, Asus4, G, Em, Eb.

Do I need a capo to play Totem Pole?

No capo is required for this song.

Is Totem Pole beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like D, Bm, Asus4, G, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of Totem Pole?

The tempo of Totem Pole is approximately 88 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for Totem Pole?

You can easily change the key of Totem Pole 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 Totem Pole?

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

Is there a tuner available for Totem Pole?

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 Bruce Cockburn.

Can I save Totem Pole to play later?

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

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