The Pogues - Sitting on Top of the World: Guitar Chords
Learn to play "Sitting on Top of the World" on your guitar with our detailed chord guide and lyrics. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.
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Learn Sitting on Top of the World Guitar Chords and Lyrics by The Pogues
This section will guide you through each part of the song, providing the guitar chords placed directly above the lyrics for easy playing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, these elements will help you perform "Sitting on Top of the World" smoothly on your guitar.
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G F Well, it's been a long day, but I don't like to moan G The middle of summer and I'm chilled to the bone F Holes in my shoes where the rain comes in G I'm sitting on top of the world C F Walking in the shadows of empty office blocks I was talking to a stranger, G saying he's on the rocks F Down on the pavement, living in a box G I'm sitting on top of the world Chorus: C G F Oh no, can't anybody see? C F It's been a bad day and I want a little peace Oh no, won't you please help me? I want to lie down, but there's no beds free Down on the corner, there's starry eyed preachers Rattling cans and pimping Jesus There's madmen on boxes making speeches I'm sitting on top of the world You can't sit in the sunshine or go out after dark Dogs on the loose, acting like sharks Psychos on the streets burning winos in the park I'm sitting on top of the world Chorus: Oh no, I wish I was gone I want to get going before too long Oh no, I want to leave town I can't drive my car, 'cause they put it in the pound The masters of industry are killing for oil There's poison in the air and the water and the soil We're all turning mutant, they're counting up their spoils I'm sitting on top of the world I turn on the TV and it makes me want to cry There's killing and there's torture, destruction and lies Leaders talk rubbish, more people die I'm sitting on top of the world Chorus: Oh no, I can't take anymore I'm shaking all over and my nerves are all raw Oh no, my head's a little sore I want to get out, but I can't find the door Oh no, I can't take anymore I'm shaking all over and my nerves are all raw Oh no, my head's a little sore I want to get out, but I can't find the door I'm sitting on top of the world I'm sitting on top of the world I'm sitting on top of the world I'm sitting on top of the world I'm sitting on top of the world I'm sitting on top of the world I'm sitting on top of the world I'm sitting on top of the world I'm sitting on top of the world I'm sitting on top of the world I'm sitting on top of the world I'm sitting on top of the world You can simplify chords by removing barre | TransposeReset Font SizeReset Guitar Chord DiagramsC  F  G  Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably. |
If you are also interested in learning how to play "Sitting on Top of the World" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Sitting on Top of the World" by The Pogues.