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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
Em · G · D · A · C
Lawyers Guns and Money Chords – Guitar
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Em · G · D · A · C
Lawyers Guns and Money Chords – Ukulele
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Em · G · D · A · C
Lawyers Guns and Money Chords – Piano
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Em · G · D · A · C
Lawyers Guns and Money Chords – Banjo
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Em · G · D · A · C
Lawyers Guns and Money Chords – Mandolin
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Em · G · D · A · C
Lawyers Guns and Money Chords – Harmonica
Warren Zevon’s darkly humorous tale of a hapless traveler in over his head. Beginner difficulty in the key of E.
Driving Rock (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Keep a steady, percussive strum to drive the story forward.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
E
A
E
B
Chorus
A
E
B
E
Verse 2
E
A
E
B
Chorus
A
E
B
E
Bridge
A
E
A
E
Verse 3
E
A
E
B
Chorus
A
E
B
E
Chorus
A
E
B
E
Practice tip: Master the E, A, and B chords individually before trying the progression; the song uses only these three chords.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Lawyers Guns and Money"?
You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: Em, G, D, A and C.
Is "Lawyers Guns and Money" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Lawyers Guns and Money" in?
It is in the key of E.
Who wrote "Lawyers Guns and Money"?
It was written by Warren Zevon, and released in 1978.