The Rolling Stones - When the Whip Comes Down: Guitar Chords
Learn to play "When the Whip Comes Down" on your guitar with our chord guide. 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.
A Yeah, momma and poppa told me D I was crazy to stay A I was gay in New York D Which is a fag in L.A. A So I saved my money D And I took a plane A D Wherever I go they treat me the same Chorus: A D When the whip comes down A D When the whip comes down A D When the whip comes down A D A D A D When the whip comes down Verse: I'm going down fifty-third street And they're spitting in my face I'm learning the ropes Yeah I'm learning a trade The east river truckers Is churning with trash I've got so much money That I'm spending so fast Chorus: When the whip comes down When the whip comes down When the whip comes down When the whip comes down A When the shit hits the fan D I'll be sitting on the can When the whip comes down Yeah, some called me garbage While I was sleeping on the street I never roll And I never cheat I'm filling a need I'm plugging a hole My mama's so glad I ain't on the dole Chorus: When the whip comes down When the whip comes down When the shit hits the fan I'm sitting on the can When the whip comes down G D G D G D When the whip comes down | TransposeReset Font SizeReset Guitar Chord DiagramsA  D  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 "When the Whip Comes Down" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "When the Whip Comes Down" by The Rolling Stones.