Vegetable Man chords by
The Soft Boys

N/A•

Key: B major•

Verse 1

G

G

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In leather shoes

I get the blues

So I walk the streets

In my plastic feet

G#

G#

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And my blue velvet trousers

make me feel pink

There's a kind of stink about

blue velvet trousers

A

A

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In my paisley shirt I look a jerk

And my turquoise waistcoat

is quite outta sight

Bb

Bb

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But oh, woah,

my haircut looks so bad

B

B

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Vegetable man, where are you?

Verse 2

G

G

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So I change my hair

B

B

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G

G

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And I buy my jeans

B

B

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G

G

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E

E

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G

G

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And I cover them up with a lettuce cup

Ab

Ab

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My pants and socks with

water and epoxy

Don't take long about my old socks

A

A

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We'll wash my watch with a plant base,

outta date,

In a little hole there all alone

Bb

Bb

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It's what I got

It's what I wear

It's what you see

It must be me

B

B

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It's what I am

Verse 3

Vegetable man

B

B

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Ah- ha- ha- ha, ha- ha- ha

F#

F#

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B

B

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F#

F#

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B

B

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Ah- ha- ha- ha, ha- ha- ha- oh

Verse 4

C#

C#

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D#

D#

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C#

C#

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I've been looking all over the

A

A

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G#

G#

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place for a place for me

A

A

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E

E

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G#

G#

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But it ain't anywhere

A

A

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B

B

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E

E

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It just ain't anywhere

Verse 5

A

A

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G

G

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Vegetable man

A

A

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G

G

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Em

Em

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G

G

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Vegetable man

E

E

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G

G

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Ve_ getable man

A

A

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G

G

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Vegetable man

A

A

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G

G

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Vegetable man

E

E

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Em

Em

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Vegetable man

G

G

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E

E

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Em

Em

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G

G

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B

B

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A

A

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G

G

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Vegetable, vegetable

E

E

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Em

Em

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G

G

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E

E

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Em

Em

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G

G

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A

A

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G

G

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man

A

A

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G

G

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Vegetable man

Interlude 1

E

E

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G

G

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Em

Em

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G

G

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A

A

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G

G

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A

A

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G

G

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E

E

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G

G

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Em

Em

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G

G

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Verse 6

B

B

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He's the kind of fellow you've

A

A

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just got to see if you can

E

E

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A

A

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Veget_ able man

Outro 1

B

B

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A

A

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A

A

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E

E

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A

A

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Chords

G
G#
A
Bb
B
E
Ab
F#
C#
D#
Em

Capo: 4

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Vegetable Man?

The original key of Vegetable Man by The Soft Boys is B major.

What are the main chords for Vegetable Man?

The primary chords used in Vegetable Man are G, G#, A, Bb, B, E.

Do I need a capo to play Vegetable Man?

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

Is Vegetable Man beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like G, G#, A, Bb, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of Vegetable Man?

The tempo of Vegetable Man is approximately 115 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for Vegetable Man?

You can easily change the key of Vegetable Man 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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Is there a tuner available for Vegetable Man?

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