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Key: B major•
Intro 1
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Verse 1
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Then I became a singer
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It's strange to think about

I wanted to be heard,
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when you get down to it
Dsus4
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There ain't no money in that
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Then I became a stranger
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Living with this-uh gun
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gun
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I was afraid I would never grow old
Dsus4
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Tempta tion wore me down
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Verse 2

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Watching the wires
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Setting fires
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I hate to run but
C
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I'm a gun for hire
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Give me one good reason
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Dsus4
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Do it for the feeling
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I know what you say, but
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I had to learn it the hard
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way
Interlude 1
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Verse 3
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Oh, the running was a murder
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Baby, they were right
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I drew a card that was full of swords
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I never said I loved the light
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Dsus4
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So I did run like a river
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Either that or blow my mind

(blow, blow my mind)

Mama was afraid I would
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never grow up
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I was afraid that I
Interlude 2

might
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Verse 4
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Watching the wires
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Setting fires
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I hate to run but (hate to run)
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I'm a gun for hire
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Give me one good reason
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Do it for the feeling
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I know what you say, I
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Had to learn it the hard way
Interlude 3
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Verse 5
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Dsus4
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Maybe in the next lifetime
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Or maybe in the next flame

Maybe in the next valley
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Somebody knows me

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • G

  • Am

  • C

  • Dsus4

  • A

  • D

Capo: 4

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Watching The Wires by Hiss Golden Messenger is B major.

The primary chords used in Watching The Wires are B, C#m, E, F#sus4, C#, F#.

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

Yes, this version uses open chords like B, C#m, E, F#sus4, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Watching The Wires is approximately 136 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Watching The Wires 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 Watching The Wires. 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 Hiss Golden Messenger.

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

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for Watching The Wires by Hiss Golden Messenger on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.