The Singer, Not the Song

The Rolling Stones - The Singer, Not the Song: Guitar Chords

Learn to play "The Singer, Not the Song" 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 The Singer, Not the Song Guitar Chords and Lyrics by The Rolling Stones

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 "The Singer, Not the Song" smoothly on your guitar.

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B                    G#m7
Ev'rywhere you walk I always go
 B                        G#m7       C#m
I'm always giving you the things you know
 F#7      B             B7            E        F#
Just say so 'cause you gave me that feeling inside
       B              G#m
But I know I must be right
        C#m7 F#7 C#m7 F#7 B
It's the singer not the song.

 B                           G#m7
It's not the way you give in willingly
 B                     G#m7       C#m
Others do it without   thrilling  me
 F#7      B       B7       E        F#
Kissing  me that same old feeling inside
       B              G#m
But I know I must be right
         C#m7 F#7 C#m7 F#7  B
It's the singer  not  the  song.

 B                          G#m7
The same old places and the same old song
 B                          G#m7     C#m
We've been going there for much too  long
 F#7      B                     B7            E        F#
There's something wrong and it gives me that feeling inside
       B              G#m
THat I know I must be right
        C#m7 F#7 C#m7 F#7  B
It's the singer  not  the  song.


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C#m

C#m7

F#7

G#m

G#m7

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.

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If you are also interested in learning how to play "The Singer, Not the Song" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "The Singer, Not the Song" by The Rolling Stones.

The Rolling Stones - The Singer, Not the Song: Guitar Chords

Learn The Singer, Not the Song Guitar Chords and Lyrics by The Rolling Stones

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