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Key: D# minor
Verse 1
Am
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Dm
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G
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Dsus2
Dsus2

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Gold,
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alone
C
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Dm
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Esus4
Esus4

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Clinging to a stem
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C
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Pretty soon this will be a
Dm
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skeleton
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C
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Metropolises before
Dm
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Silent and smouldering
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C
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Above the wild giant wailed
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Dm
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G
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C
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Dm
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Never will I do that again
Verse 2
Dm
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So strange (so strange,

so strange)
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F
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C
C

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To be shaped by such strange men
Dm
Dm

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Elizabeth explain what
Am
Am

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F
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the writer meant
Verse 3
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C
C

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That God is the one (God is the one,
Dm
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F
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Am
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God is the one) who changed
C
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(God is the one, God is the one,
Dm
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F
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Am
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C
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Dm
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Am
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God is the one who
Dm
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changed)
Verse 4
Am
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The General
C
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Buck toothed, bright eyed
Dm
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Frothing red
Esus4
Esus4

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Am
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C
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Bal timore, you on the floor
Dm
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Me on the edge of the bed
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C
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We saw him in one brutal gesture
Dm
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tear that rabbit open
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And you turned to me,
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Dm
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"Isn't this supposed to be for children?"
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C
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Verse 5
Dm
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So strange (so strange, so strange)
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To be shaped by such strange
C
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moments
Dm
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Elizabeth, the train
F
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When will I see you again?
Verse 6
F
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Am
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C
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Will you tell me your mind (tell me your mind,
Dm
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F
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tell me that your mind) has changed?
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C
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Tell me your mind, tell me your mind,
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F
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tell me that your mind has changed
Interlude 1
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Am
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Gsus4
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G
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Am
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Verse 7
Dm
Dm

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So strange, so strange
Am
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F
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Was I shaped for just this
C
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moment?
G
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Elizabeth,
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F
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explain what the writer meant
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Elizabeth, explain what the
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F
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writer meant
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Elizabeth, explain
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Outro 1
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Chords
  • Am

  • Dm

  • G

  • Dsus2

  • C

  • Esus4

  • F

  • Gsus4

Capo: 6

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of What the Writer Meant by Hop Along is D# minor.

The primary chords used in What the Writer Meant are D#m, G#m, C#, G#sus2, F#, A#sus4.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 6 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like D#m, G#m, C#, G#sus2, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of What the Writer Meant is approximately 120 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of What the Writer Meant 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 What the Writer Meant. 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 Hop Along.

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

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