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Money for Nothing Chords

Dire Straits Intermediate Key of G 5 Chords 3 min read

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Key

G Major

Difficulty

Intermediate

Capo

None

Chords

G · C · D · Bb · F

Dire Straits’ satirical rock anthem about the music industry and television, featuring Mark Knopfler’s iconic guitar riff. Intermediate difficulty in the key of G.

Driving Rock (4/4 Time)

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Tip: Mute the strings with your strumming hand to achieve the tight, percussive verse sound.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Intro Riff

(Play iconic intro riff)

Verse 1

G C

I want my MTV

G C G C

See the little faggot with the earring and the makeup

G C

Yeah buddy, that’s his own hair

G C

That little faggot got his own jet airplane

G C

That little faggot he’s a millionaire

Verse 2

G C

We got to install microwave ovens

G C

Custom kitchen deliveries

G C

We got to move these refrigerators

G C

We got to move these color TVs

Chorus

G C G C

See the little faggot with the earring and the makeup

G C

Yeah buddy, that’s his own hair

G C

That little faggot got his own jet airplane

G C

That little faggot he’s a millionaire

Verse 3

G C

I shoulda learned to play the guitar

G C

I shoulda learned to play them drums

G C

Look at that mama, she got it stickin’ in the camera

G C

Man we could have some fun

G C

And he’s up there, what’s that? Hawaiian noises?

G C

Bangin’ on the bongoes like a chimpanzee

G C

That ain’t workin’ that’s the way you do it

G C

Get your money for nothin’ get your chicks for free

Chorus

G C G C

See the little faggot with the earring and the makeup

G C

Yeah buddy, that’s his own hair

G C

That little faggot got his own jet airplane

G C

That little faggot he’s a millionaire

Verse 4

G C

Now that ain’t workin’ that’s the way you do it

G C

You play the guitar on the MTV

G C

That ain’t workin’ that’s the way you do it

G C

Money for nothin’ and your chicks for free

G C

Money for nothin’ and chicks for free

Bridge / Guitar Solo

(Play extended guitar solo over G and C chords)

Verse 5

G C

I want my MTV

G C

Look at that, look at that

G C

I want my MTV

Chorus

G C G C

See the little faggot with the earring and the makeup

G C

Yeah buddy, that’s his own hair

G C

That little faggot got his own jet airplane

G C

That little faggot he’s a millionaire

Outro

G C

Money for nothin’ and your chicks for free

G C

Money for nothin’ and your chicks for free

G C

Money for nothin’ and your chicks for free

G C

Money for nothin’ and your chicks for free

G C

Money for nothin’ and your chicks for free

G C

Money for nothin’ and your chicks for free

G C

Money for nothin’ and your chicks for free

G C

Money for nothin’ and your chicks for free

Practice tip: Master the simple G to C chord progression with a heavy, muted strum before attempting to emulate the signature talk-box guitar tone of the original recording.

Gtap to play

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Key

G Major

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · C · D · Bb · F

Dire Straits’ satirical rock anthem about the music industry and television, featuring Mark Knopfler’s iconic guitar riff. Intermediate difficulty in the key of G.

Driving Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↓↓↓↓↓

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Tip: Mute the strings with your strumming hand to achieve the tight, percussive verse sound.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Intro Riff

(Play iconic intro riff)

Verse 1

G C

I want my MTV

G C G C

See the little faggot with the earring and the makeup

G C

Yeah buddy, that’s his own hair

G C

That little faggot got his own jet airplane

G C

That little faggot he’s a millionaire

Verse 2

G C

We got to install microwave ovens

G C

Custom kitchen deliveries

G C

We got to move these refrigerators

G C

We got to move these color TVs

Chorus

G C G C

See the little faggot with the earring and the makeup

G C

Yeah buddy, that’s his own hair

G C

That little faggot got his own jet airplane

G C

That little faggot he’s a millionaire

Verse 3

G C

I shoulda learned to play the guitar

G C

I shoulda learned to play them drums

G C

Look at that mama, she got it stickin’ in the camera

G C

Man we could have some fun

G C

And he’s up there, what’s that? Hawaiian noises?

G C

Bangin’ on the bongoes like a chimpanzee

G C

That ain’t workin’ that’s the way you do it

G C

Get your money for nothin’ get your chicks for free

Chorus

G C G C

See the little faggot with the earring and the makeup

G C

Yeah buddy, that’s his own hair

G C

That little faggot got his own jet airplane

G C

That little faggot he’s a millionaire

Verse 4

G C

Now that ain’t workin’ that’s the way you do it

G C

You play the guitar on the MTV

G C

That ain’t workin’ that’s the way you do it

G C

Money for nothin’ and your chicks for free

G C

Money for nothin’ and chicks for free

Bridge / Guitar Solo

(Play extended guitar solo over G and C chords)

Verse 5

G C

I want my MTV

G C

Look at that, look at that

G C

I want my MTV

Chorus

G C G C

See the little faggot with the earring and the makeup

G C

Yeah buddy, that’s his own hair

G C

That little faggot got his own jet airplane

G C

That little faggot he’s a millionaire

Outro

G C

Money for nothin’ and your chicks for free

G C

Money for nothin’ and your chicks for free

G C

Money for nothin’ and your chicks for free

G C

Money for nothin’ and your chicks for free

G C

Money for nothin’ and your chicks for free

G C

Money for nothin’ and your chicks for free

G C

Money for nothin’ and your chicks for free

G C

Money for nothin’ and your chicks for free

Practice tip: Master the simple G to C chord progression with a heavy, muted strum before attempting to emulate the signature talk-box guitar tone of the original recording.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Bbtap to play

Ftap to play

Key

G Major

Difficulty

Intermediate

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · C · D · Bb · F

Dire Straits’ satirical rock anthem about the music industry and television, featuring Mark Knopfler’s iconic guitar riff. Intermediate difficulty in the key of G.

Driving Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↓↓↓↓↓

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Tip: Mute the strings with your strumming hand to achieve the tight, percussive verse sound.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Intro Riff

(Play iconic intro riff)

Verse 1

G C

I want my MTV

G C G C

See the little faggot with the earring and the makeup

G C

Yeah buddy, that’s his own hair

G C

That little faggot got his own jet airplane

G C

That little faggot he’s a millionaire

Verse 2

G C

We got to install microwave ovens

G C

Custom kitchen deliveries

G C

We got to move these refrigerators

G C

We got to move these color TVs

Chorus

G C G C

See the little faggot with the earring and the makeup

G C

Yeah buddy, that’s his own hair

G C

That little faggot got his own jet airplane

G C

That little faggot he’s a millionaire

Verse 3

G C

I shoulda learned to play the guitar

G C

I shoulda learned to play them drums

G C

Look at that mama, she got it stickin’ in the camera

G C

Man we could have some fun

G C

And he’s up there, what’s that? Hawaiian noises?

G C

Bangin’ on the bongoes like a chimpanzee

G C

That ain’t workin’ that’s the way you do it

G C

Get your money for nothin’ get your chicks for free

Chorus

G C G C

See the little faggot with the earring and the makeup

G C

Yeah buddy, that’s his own hair

G C

That little faggot got his own jet airplane

G C

That little faggot he’s a millionaire

Verse 4

G C

Now that ain’t workin’ that’s the way you do it

G C

You play the guitar on the MTV

G C

That ain’t workin’ that’s the way you do it

G C

Money for nothin’ and your chicks for free

G C

Money for nothin’ and chicks for free

Bridge / Guitar Solo

(Play extended guitar solo over G and C chords)

Verse 5

G C

I want my MTV

G C

Look at that, look at that

G C

I want my MTV

Chorus

G C G C

See the little faggot with the earring and the makeup

G C

Yeah buddy, that’s his own hair

G C

That little faggot got his own jet airplane

G C

That little faggot he’s a millionaire

Outro

G C

Money for nothin’ and your chicks for free

G C

Money for nothin’ and your chicks for free

G C

Money for nothin’ and your chicks for free

G C

Money for nothin’ and your chicks for free

G C

Money for nothin’ and your chicks for free

G C

Money for nothin’ and your chicks for free

G C

Money for nothin’ and your chicks for free

G C

Money for nothin’ and your chicks for free

Practice tip: Master the simple G to C chord progression with a heavy, muted strum before attempting to emulate the signature talk-box guitar tone of the original recording.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Bbtap to play

Ftap to play

Key

G Major

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

G · C · D · Bb · F

Dire Straits’ satirical rock anthem about the music industry and television, featuring Mark Knopfler’s iconic guitar riff. Intermediate difficulty in the key of G.

Driving Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↓↓↓↓↓

123456

Tip: Mute the strings with your strumming hand to achieve the tight, percussive verse sound.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Intro Riff

(Play iconic intro riff)

Verse 1

G C

I want my MTV

G C G C

See the little faggot with the earring and the makeup

G C

Yeah buddy, that’s his own hair

G C

That little faggot got his own jet airplane

G C

That little faggot he’s a millionaire

Verse 2

G C

We got to install microwave ovens

G C

Custom kitchen deliveries

G C

We got to move these refrigerators

G C

We got to move these color TVs

Chorus

G C G C

See the little faggot with the earring and the makeup

G C

Yeah buddy, that’s his own hair

G C

That little faggot got his own jet airplane

G C

That little faggot he’s a millionaire

Verse 3

G C

I shoulda learned to play the guitar

G C

I shoulda learned to play them drums

G C

Look at that mama, she got it stickin’ in the camera

G C

Man we could have some fun

G C

And he’s up there, what’s that? Hawaiian noises?

G C

Bangin’ on the bongoes like a chimpanzee

G C

That ain’t workin’ that’s the way you do it

G C

Get your money for nothin’ get your chicks for free

Chorus

G C G C

See the little faggot with the earring and the makeup

G C

Yeah buddy, that’s his own hair

G C

That little faggot got his own jet airplane

G C

That little faggot he’s a millionaire

Verse 4

G C

Now that ain’t workin’ that’s the way you do it

G C

You play the guitar on the MTV

G C

That ain’t workin’ that’s the way you do it

G C

Money for nothin’ and your chicks for free

G C

Money for nothin’ and chicks for free

Bridge / Guitar Solo

(Play extended guitar solo over G and C chords)

Verse 5

G C

I want my MTV

G C

Look at that, look at that

G C

I want my MTV

Chorus

G C G C

See the little faggot with the earring and the makeup

G C

Yeah buddy, that’s his own hair

G C

That little faggot got his own jet airplane

G C

That little faggot he’s a millionaire

Outro

G C

Money for nothin’ and your chicks for free

G C

Money for nothin’ and your chicks for free

G C

Money for nothin’ and your chicks for free

G C

Money for nothin’ and your chicks for free

G C

Money for nothin’ and your chicks for free

G C

Money for nothin’ and your chicks for free

G C

Money for nothin’ and your chicks for free

G C

Money for nothin’ and your chicks for free

Practice tip: Master the simple G to C chord progression with a heavy, muted strum before attempting to emulate the signature talk-box guitar tone of the original recording.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Bbtap to play

Ftap to play

Key

G Major

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

G · C · D · Bb · F

Dire Straits’ satirical rock anthem about the music industry and television, featuring Mark Knopfler’s iconic guitar riff. Intermediate difficulty in the key of G.

Driving Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↓↓↓↓↓

123456

Tip: Mute the strings with your strumming hand to achieve the tight, percussive verse sound.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Intro Riff

(Play iconic intro riff)

Verse 1

G C

I want my MTV

G C G C

See the little faggot with the earring and the makeup

G C

Yeah buddy, that’s his own hair

G C

That little faggot got his own jet airplane

G C

That little faggot he’s a millionaire

Verse 2

G C

We got to install microwave ovens

G C

Custom kitchen deliveries

G C

We got to move these refrigerators

G C

We got to move these color TVs

Chorus

G C G C

See the little faggot with the earring and the makeup

G C

Yeah buddy, that’s his own hair

G C

That little faggot got his own jet airplane

G C

That little faggot he’s a millionaire

Verse 3

G C

I shoulda learned to play the guitar

G C

I shoulda learned to play them drums

G C

Look at that mama, she got it stickin’ in the camera

G C

Man we could have some fun

G C

And he’s up there, what’s that? Hawaiian noises?

G C

Bangin’ on the bongoes like a chimpanzee

G C

That ain’t workin’ that’s the way you do it

G C

Get your money for nothin’ get your chicks for free

Chorus

G C G C

See the little faggot with the earring and the makeup

G C

Yeah buddy, that’s his own hair

G C

That little faggot got his own jet airplane

G C

That little faggot he’s a millionaire

Verse 4

G C

Now that ain’t workin’ that’s the way you do it

G C

You play the guitar on the MTV

G C

That ain’t workin’ that’s the way you do it

G C

Money for nothin’ and your chicks for free

G C

Money for nothin’ and chicks for free

Bridge / Guitar Solo

(Play extended guitar solo over G and C chords)

Verse 5

G C

I want my MTV

G C

Look at that, look at that

G C

I want my MTV

Chorus

G C G C

See the little faggot with the earring and the makeup

G C

Yeah buddy, that’s his own hair

G C

That little faggot got his own jet airplane

G C

That little faggot he’s a millionaire

Outro

G C

Money for nothin’ and your chicks for free

G C

Money for nothin’ and your chicks for free

G C

Money for nothin’ and your chicks for free

G C

Money for nothin’ and your chicks for free

G C

Money for nothin’ and your chicks for free

G C

Money for nothin’ and your chicks for free

G C

Money for nothin’ and your chicks for free

G C

Money for nothin’ and your chicks for free

Practice tip: Master the simple G to C chord progression with a heavy, muted strum before attempting to emulate the signature talk-box guitar tone of the original recording.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Bbtap to play

Ftap to play

Key

G Major

Difficulty

Intermediate

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

G · C · D · Bb · F

Dire Straits’ satirical rock anthem about the music industry and television, featuring Mark Knopfler’s iconic guitar riff. Intermediate difficulty in the key of G.

Driving Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↓↓↓↓↓

123456

Tip: Mute the strings with your strumming hand to achieve the tight, percussive verse sound.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Intro Riff

(Play iconic intro riff)

Verse 1

G C

I want my MTV

G C G C

See the little faggot with the earring and the makeup

G C

Yeah buddy, that’s his own hair

G C

That little faggot got his own jet airplane

G C

That little faggot he’s a millionaire

Verse 2

G C

We got to install microwave ovens

G C

Custom kitchen deliveries

G C

We got to move these refrigerators

G C

We got to move these color TVs

Chorus

G C G C

See the little faggot with the earring and the makeup

G C

Yeah buddy, that’s his own hair

G C

That little faggot got his own jet airplane

G C

That little faggot he’s a millionaire

Verse 3

G C

I shoulda learned to play the guitar

G C

I shoulda learned to play them drums

G C

Look at that mama, she got it stickin’ in the camera

G C

Man we could have some fun

G C

And he’s up there, what’s that? Hawaiian noises?

G C

Bangin’ on the bongoes like a chimpanzee

G C

That ain’t workin’ that’s the way you do it

G C

Get your money for nothin’ get your chicks for free

Chorus

G C G C

See the little faggot with the earring and the makeup

G C

Yeah buddy, that’s his own hair

G C

That little faggot got his own jet airplane

G C

That little faggot he’s a millionaire

Verse 4

G C

Now that ain’t workin’ that’s the way you do it

G C

You play the guitar on the MTV

G C

That ain’t workin’ that’s the way you do it

G C

Money for nothin’ and your chicks for free

G C

Money for nothin’ and chicks for free

Bridge / Guitar Solo

(Play extended guitar solo over G and C chords)

Verse 5

G C

I want my MTV

G C

Look at that, look at that

G C

I want my MTV

Chorus

G C G C

See the little faggot with the earring and the makeup

G C

Yeah buddy, that’s his own hair

G C

That little faggot got his own jet airplane

G C

That little faggot he’s a millionaire

Outro

G C

Money for nothin’ and your chicks for free

G C

Money for nothin’ and your chicks for free

G C

Money for nothin’ and your chicks for free

G C

Money for nothin’ and your chicks for free

G C

Money for nothin’ and your chicks for free

G C

Money for nothin’ and your chicks for free

G C

Money for nothin’ and your chicks for free

G C

Money for nothin’ and your chicks for free

Practice tip: Master the simple G to C chord progression with a heavy, muted strum before attempting to emulate the signature talk-box guitar tone of the original recording.