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Beast of Burden Chords

The Rolling Stones Beginner Key of E 4 Chords 3 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

E

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

E · B · A · C#m

Beast of Burden Chords – Guitar

The Rolling Stones’ groovy, soulful plea from the Some Girls album. Beginner difficulty in the key of E.

Blues-Rock Groove (4/4 Time)

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Tip: Play with a loose, funky feel. This song has a lazy, soulful groove — don’t rush it. Let the rhythm breathe.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

E

I’ll never be your beast of burden

A E

My back is broad but it’s a hurting

E AE

All I want is for you to make love to me

Verse 2

E

I’ll never be your beast of burden

A E

I’ve walked for miles, my feet are hurting

E AE

All I want is for you to make love to me

Chorus

B A E

Am I hard enough?

B A E

Am I rough enough?

B A E

Am I rich enough?

B A E

I’m not too blind to see

Verse 3

E

I’ll never be your beast of burden

A E

So let’s go home and draw the curtains

E

Music on the radio, come on baby

A E

Make sweet love to me

Chorus

B A E

Am I hard enough?

B A E

Am I rough enough?

B A E

Am I rich enough?

B A E

I’m not too blind to see

Verse 4

E

Oh, little sister, pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty girl

A E

You’re a pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty girl

E A

Pretty, pretty, such a pretty, pretty, pretty girl

E

Come on baby please, please, please

Chorus

B A

I’ll tell ya

E

You can put me out

B A

On the street

E

Put me out

B A E

With no shoes on my feet

B A

But put me out, put me out

E

Put me out of misery

Outro

E

I’ll never be your beast of burden

A E

I’ll never be your beast of burden

E AE

Never, never, never, never, never, never, never be

Practice tip: Three main chords (E, A, B) with a bluesy groove. The B-A-E turnaround in the chorus is the signature move. Practice it until the slide from B to A to E feels natural.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Beast of Burden"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: E, B, A and C#m.

Is "Beast of Burden" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Beast of Burden" in?

It is in the key of E.

Who wrote "Beast of Burden"?

It was written by Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, and released in 1978.

Etap to play

Btap to play

Atap to play

C#mtap to play

Key

E

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

E · B · A · C#m

Beast of Burden Chords – Ukulele

The Rolling Stones’ groovy, soulful plea from the Some Girls album. Beginner difficulty in the key of E.

Blues-Rock Groove (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Play with a loose, funky feel. This song has a lazy, soulful groove — don’t rush it. Let the rhythm breathe.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

E

I’ll never be your beast of burden

A E

My back is broad but it’s a hurting

E AE

All I want is for you to make love to me

Verse 2

E

I’ll never be your beast of burden

A E

I’ve walked for miles, my feet are hurting

E AE

All I want is for you to make love to me

Chorus

B A E

Am I hard enough?

B A E

Am I rough enough?

B A E

Am I rich enough?

B A E

I’m not too blind to see

Verse 3

E

I’ll never be your beast of burden

A E

So let’s go home and draw the curtains

E

Music on the radio, come on baby

A E

Make sweet love to me

Chorus

B A E

Am I hard enough?

B A E

Am I rough enough?

B A E

Am I rich enough?

B A E

I’m not too blind to see

Verse 4

E

Oh, little sister, pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty girl

A E

You’re a pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty girl

E A

Pretty, pretty, such a pretty, pretty, pretty girl

E

Come on baby please, please, please

Chorus

B A

I’ll tell ya

E

You can put me out

B A

On the street

E

Put me out

B A E

With no shoes on my feet

B A

But put me out, put me out

E

Put me out of misery

Outro

E

I’ll never be your beast of burden

A E

I’ll never be your beast of burden

E AE

Never, never, never, never, never, never, never be

Practice tip: Three main chords (E, A, B) with a bluesy groove. The B-A-E turnaround in the chorus is the signature move. Practice it until the slide from B to A to E feels natural.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Beast of Burden"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: E, B, A and C#m.

Is "Beast of Burden" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Beast of Burden" in?

It is in the key of E.

Who wrote "Beast of Burden"?

It was written by Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, and released in 1978.

Etap to play

Btap to play

Atap to play

C#mtap to play

Key

E

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

E · B · A · C#m

Beast of Burden Chords – Piano

The Rolling Stones’ groovy, soulful plea from the Some Girls album. Beginner difficulty in the key of E.

Blues-Rock Groove (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Play with a loose, funky feel. This song has a lazy, soulful groove — don’t rush it. Let the rhythm breathe.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

E

I’ll never be your beast of burden

A E

My back is broad but it’s a hurting

E AE

All I want is for you to make love to me

Verse 2

E

I’ll never be your beast of burden

A E

I’ve walked for miles, my feet are hurting

E AE

All I want is for you to make love to me

Chorus

B A E

Am I hard enough?

B A E

Am I rough enough?

B A E

Am I rich enough?

B A E

I’m not too blind to see

Verse 3

E

I’ll never be your beast of burden

A E

So let’s go home and draw the curtains

E

Music on the radio, come on baby

A E

Make sweet love to me

Chorus

B A E

Am I hard enough?

B A E

Am I rough enough?

B A E

Am I rich enough?

B A E

I’m not too blind to see

Verse 4

E

Oh, little sister, pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty girl

A E

You’re a pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty girl

E A

Pretty, pretty, such a pretty, pretty, pretty girl

E

Come on baby please, please, please

Chorus

B A

I’ll tell ya

E

You can put me out

B A

On the street

E

Put me out

B A E

With no shoes on my feet

B A

But put me out, put me out

E

Put me out of misery

Outro

E

I’ll never be your beast of burden

A E

I’ll never be your beast of burden

E AE

Never, never, never, never, never, never, never be

Practice tip: Three main chords (E, A, B) with a bluesy groove. The B-A-E turnaround in the chorus is the signature move. Practice it until the slide from B to A to E feels natural.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Beast of Burden"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: E, B, A and C#m.

Is "Beast of Burden" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Beast of Burden" in?

It is in the key of E.

Who wrote "Beast of Burden"?

It was written by Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, and released in 1978.

Etap to play

Btap to play

Atap to play

C#mtap to play

Key

E

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

E · B · A · C#m

Beast of Burden Chords – Banjo

The Rolling Stones’ groovy, soulful plea from the Some Girls album. Beginner difficulty in the key of E.

Blues-Rock Groove (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Play with a loose, funky feel. This song has a lazy, soulful groove — don’t rush it. Let the rhythm breathe.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

E

I’ll never be your beast of burden

A E

My back is broad but it’s a hurting

E AE

All I want is for you to make love to me

Verse 2

E

I’ll never be your beast of burden

A E

I’ve walked for miles, my feet are hurting

E AE

All I want is for you to make love to me

Chorus

B A E

Am I hard enough?

B A E

Am I rough enough?

B A E

Am I rich enough?

B A E

I’m not too blind to see

Verse 3

E

I’ll never be your beast of burden

A E

So let’s go home and draw the curtains

E

Music on the radio, come on baby

A E

Make sweet love to me

Chorus

B A E

Am I hard enough?

B A E

Am I rough enough?

B A E

Am I rich enough?

B A E

I’m not too blind to see

Verse 4

E

Oh, little sister, pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty girl

A E

You’re a pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty girl

E A

Pretty, pretty, such a pretty, pretty, pretty girl

E

Come on baby please, please, please

Chorus

B A

I’ll tell ya

E

You can put me out

B A

On the street

E

Put me out

B A E

With no shoes on my feet

B A

But put me out, put me out

E

Put me out of misery

Outro

E

I’ll never be your beast of burden

A E

I’ll never be your beast of burden

E AE

Never, never, never, never, never, never, never be

Practice tip: Three main chords (E, A, B) with a bluesy groove. The B-A-E turnaround in the chorus is the signature move. Practice it until the slide from B to A to E feels natural.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Beast of Burden"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: E, B, A and C#m.

Is "Beast of Burden" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Beast of Burden" in?

It is in the key of E.

Who wrote "Beast of Burden"?

It was written by Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, and released in 1978.

Etap to play

Btap to play

Atap to play

C#mtap to play

Key

E

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

E · B · A · C#m

Beast of Burden Chords – Mandolin

The Rolling Stones’ groovy, soulful plea from the Some Girls album. Beginner difficulty in the key of E.

Blues-Rock Groove (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Play with a loose, funky feel. This song has a lazy, soulful groove — don’t rush it. Let the rhythm breathe.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

E

I’ll never be your beast of burden

A E

My back is broad but it’s a hurting

E AE

All I want is for you to make love to me

Verse 2

E

I’ll never be your beast of burden

A E

I’ve walked for miles, my feet are hurting

E AE

All I want is for you to make love to me

Chorus

B A E

Am I hard enough?

B A E

Am I rough enough?

B A E

Am I rich enough?

B A E

I’m not too blind to see

Verse 3

E

I’ll never be your beast of burden

A E

So let’s go home and draw the curtains

E

Music on the radio, come on baby

A E

Make sweet love to me

Chorus

B A E

Am I hard enough?

B A E

Am I rough enough?

B A E

Am I rich enough?

B A E

I’m not too blind to see

Verse 4

E

Oh, little sister, pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty girl

A E

You’re a pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty girl

E A

Pretty, pretty, such a pretty, pretty, pretty girl

E

Come on baby please, please, please

Chorus

B A

I’ll tell ya

E

You can put me out

B A

On the street

E

Put me out

B A E

With no shoes on my feet

B A

But put me out, put me out

E

Put me out of misery

Outro

E

I’ll never be your beast of burden

A E

I’ll never be your beast of burden

E AE

Never, never, never, never, never, never, never be

Practice tip: Three main chords (E, A, B) with a bluesy groove. The B-A-E turnaround in the chorus is the signature move. Practice it until the slide from B to A to E feels natural.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Beast of Burden"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: E, B, A and C#m.

Is "Beast of Burden" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Beast of Burden" in?

It is in the key of E.

Who wrote "Beast of Burden"?

It was written by Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, and released in 1978.

Etap to play

Btap to play

Atap to play

C#mtap to play

Key

E

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

E · B · A · C#m

Beast of Burden Chords – Harmonica

The Rolling Stones’ groovy, soulful plea from the Some Girls album. Beginner difficulty in the key of E.

Blues-Rock Groove (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Play with a loose, funky feel. This song has a lazy, soulful groove — don’t rush it. Let the rhythm breathe.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

E

I’ll never be your beast of burden

A E

My back is broad but it’s a hurting

E AE

All I want is for you to make love to me

Verse 2

E

I’ll never be your beast of burden

A E

I’ve walked for miles, my feet are hurting

E AE

All I want is for you to make love to me

Chorus

B A E

Am I hard enough?

B A E

Am I rough enough?

B A E

Am I rich enough?

B A E

I’m not too blind to see

Verse 3

E

I’ll never be your beast of burden

A E

So let’s go home and draw the curtains

E

Music on the radio, come on baby

A E

Make sweet love to me

Chorus

B A E

Am I hard enough?

B A E

Am I rough enough?

B A E

Am I rich enough?

B A E

I’m not too blind to see

Verse 4

E

Oh, little sister, pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty girl

A E

You’re a pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty girl

E A

Pretty, pretty, such a pretty, pretty, pretty girl

E

Come on baby please, please, please

Chorus

B A

I’ll tell ya

E

You can put me out

B A

On the street

E

Put me out

B A E

With no shoes on my feet

B A

But put me out, put me out

E

Put me out of misery

Outro

E

I’ll never be your beast of burden

A E

I’ll never be your beast of burden

E AE

Never, never, never, never, never, never, never be

Practice tip: Three main chords (E, A, B) with a bluesy groove. The B-A-E turnaround in the chorus is the signature move. Practice it until the slide from B to A to E feels natural.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Beast of Burden"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: E, B, A and C#m.

Is "Beast of Burden" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Beast of Burden" in?

It is in the key of E.

Who wrote "Beast of Burden"?

It was written by Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, and released in 1978.