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Velvet Ring original guitar chords by
Big Thief
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2016•Alternative•24.5K views•
4.8 (15)
Key: G major•
Intro 1
G
G

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B
B
2

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Cmaj7
Cmaj7

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G
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B
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2

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Cmaj7
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G
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B
B
2

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Cmaj7
Cmaj7

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G/F#
G/F#

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G/F
G/F

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Em
Em

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Ebaug
Ebaug
4

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Verse 1
G
G

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B
B
2

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Cmaj7
Cmaj7

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Shoved in the kitchen of a city tomb
G
G

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B
B
2

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Cmaj7
Cmaj7

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The light would flicker like a violent womb
G
G

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B
B
2

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Cmaj7
Cmaj7

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The night was thicker than a smokey fume
G/F#
G/F#

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G/F
G/F

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Em
Em

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Ebaug
Ebaug
4

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And Liza waited in the room
Verse 2
G
G

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B
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2

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Cmaj7
Cmaj7

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Benny loved her like he loved no one
G
G

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The way she'd laugh
B
B
2

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Cmaj7
Cmaj7

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and hold a smoking gun
G
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The way she always said,
B
B
2

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Cmaj7
Cmaj7

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"What's done is done"
G/F
G/F

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Em
Em

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Ebaug
Ebaug
4

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G/D
G/D

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And he was not the only one
Chorus 1
Gmaj7#11
Gmaj7#11
2

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G5
G5
3

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G6
G6

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Gmaj7
Gmaj7

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Love is a gentle thing
Cmaj7#11
Cmaj7#11

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Dadd4
Dadd4
3

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G/B
G/B

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Cmaj7#11
Cmaj7#11

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Yours is thicker than a velvet ring
Cmaj7#11
Cmaj7#11

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Dadd4
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3

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G/B
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Cmaj7#11
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Yours is thicker than a velvet ring
Verse 3
G
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B
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2

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Cmaj7
Cmaj7

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A victim healer with a sharp sharp blade
G
G

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B
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2

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Cmaj7
Cmaj7

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Benny knew how she was getting paid
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G

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Her water broke
B
B
2

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Cmaj7
Cmaj7

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and they would have to wade
G
G

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G/F#
G/F#

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Em
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Ebaug
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4

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Verse 4
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B
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2

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Cmaj7
Cmaj7

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And when he knew that she was fooling
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B
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Cmaj7
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He faced the mirror to avoid the thing
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B
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Cmaj7
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We're outta money and we sold the bling
G/F#
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G/F
G/F

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Em
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Ebaug
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And I just wanna take you home,
G/F
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Em
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Ebaug
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G/D
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I just wanna take you home
Chorus 2
Gmaj7#11
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G5
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G6
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Gmaj7
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Love is a gentle thing
Cmaj7#11
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Dadd4
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G/B
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Cmaj7#11
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Yours is thicker than a velvet ring
Cmaj7#11
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Dadd4
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G/B
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Fadd9
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Yours is thicker than a velvet ring
G
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Cmaj9
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Fadd9
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And I am wondering, ring
G
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And I am
Outro 1
Cmaj9
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Cmaj9
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Cmaj9
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Cmaj9
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(wondering)
Am11
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Am11
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Am11
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G/D
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G
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Gmaj7
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Gmaj7
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Gmaj7
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • G

  • B

    2

  • Cmaj7

  • G/F#

  • G/F

  • Em

  • Ebaug

    4

  • G/D

  • Gmaj7#11

    2

  • G5

    3

  • G6

  • Gmaj7

  • Cmaj7#11

  • Dadd4

    3

  • G/B

  • Fadd9

  • Cmaj9

    2

  • Am11

    3

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Velvet Ring by Big Thief is G major.

The primary chords used in Velvet Ring are G, B, C, G/F, Em, Eb.

No capo is required for this song.

Yes, this version uses open chords like G, B, C, G/F, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

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

The tempo of Velvet Ring is approximately 85 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Velvet Ring using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

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

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 Big Thief.

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

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