Bookend's Theme Chords
Bookend's Theme by Simon & Garfunkel is a moderately challenging guitar song played in the key of F#m. It uses the chords F#m, E and A. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
Intro: F#m E A E
Verse:
F#m E
Time it was and what a time it was it was
E A E
A time of innocence, a time of confidences.
F#m E
Long ago it must be, I have a photograph.
E A E
Preserve your memories, they're all that's left you...
BRIDGE: F#m E A E (x2)
verse 2
F#m E
Time it was and what a time it was it was
E A E
A time of innocence, a time of confidences.
F#m E
Long ago it must be, I have a photograph.
E A E
Preserve your memories, they're all that's left you...
Outro: F#m E A E (x2)