Folksinger Chords
Folksinger by Michael McDermott is a beginner-friendly guitar song played in the key of G. It uses the chords G, D, Em and C. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
Intro: G
Verse
G D
I don’t wanna be a folk singer anymore
Em C
I wanna hear some big guitars See people jumping on the floor
G D
We’ll all raise our hands…. let out a roar
C G Em C D G
I don’t wanna be a folk singer anymore
Verse
G D
I don’t wanna be a soldier anymore
Em C
With my dignity and honor Then they ship you off to war
G D
I only have vague recollections Of who I was before
C G Em C D G
I don’t wanna be a soldier anymore
G D Em C G
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G D Em C D
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G D Em C G
ooo ooo ooooo oooo oooo ooo
C G Em C D G
ooo ooo ooooo oooo oooo ooo
Verse
G D
I don’t wanna be a Gravedigger anymore
Em C
With my pick ax and a shovel - I always wanted so more
G D
I’ll be the last one to let you down… Honey, that’s for sure
C G Em C D G
I don’t wanna be a Gravedigger anymore
Verse
G D
I don’t wanna be a ‘Christian’ anymore
Em C
I think it’s all just talk ‘cuz no one walks the walk no more
G D
I bet even Jesus, would give us all ‘what for’
C G Em C D G
I don’t wanna be a ‘Christian’ anymore
Verse
G D
I don’t wanna be a folksinger anymore
Em C
Think I’ll write me a big hit song and I’ll be loved and adored
G D
I’ll have handlers and groupies and hell, you know what that’s for
C G Em C D G
I don’t wanna be a folksinger anymore
Bridge
C G Em
Yeah I’ll have me a million dollars and me and Bono will be friends
C G Em C D G
Then I’ll never be a folksinger ever again
C G Em C D G
I’ll never be a folksinger ever again