Lawyers Guns and Money Chords

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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
Em · G · D · A · C

Lawyers Guns and Money Chords – Guitar

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.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
E
I went home with the waitress
A
The way I always do
E
How was I to know
B
She was with the Russians, too?
 

Chorus

 
A
I was hiding in Honduras
E
I’m a desperate man
B
Send lawyers, guns, and money
E
The shit has hit the fan
 

Verse 2

 
E
I’m the innocent bystander
A
Somehow I got stuck
E
Between the rock and the hard place
B
And I’m down on my luck
 

Chorus

 
A
I was hiding in Honduras
E
I’m a desperate man
B
Send lawyers, guns, and money
E
The shit has hit the fan
 

Bridge

 
A
Send lawyers, guns, and money
E
Dad, get me out of this
A
Hah!
E
Hah! Hah! Hah!
 

Verse 3

 
E
I’m the innocent bystander
A
But I ain’t gonna look away
E
This time I got in trouble
B
Much too deep to pray
 

Chorus

 
A
I was hiding in Honduras
E
I’m a desperate man
B
Send lawyers, guns, and money
E
The shit has hit the fan
 

Chorus

 
A
I was hiding in Honduras
E
I’m a desperate man
B
Send lawyers, guns, and money
E
The shit has hit the fan
 

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.

Emtap to play
Gtap to play
Dtap to play
Atap to play
Ctap to play
Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Em · G · D · A · C

Lawyers Guns and Money Chords – Ukulele

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)
123456

Tip: Keep a steady, percussive strum to drive the story forward.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
E
I went home with the waitress
A
The way I always do
E
How was I to know
B
She was with the Russians, too?
 

Chorus

 
A
I was hiding in Honduras
E
I’m a desperate man
B
Send lawyers, guns, and money
E
The shit has hit the fan
 

Verse 2

 
E
I’m the innocent bystander
A
Somehow I got stuck
E
Between the rock and the hard place
B
And I’m down on my luck
 

Chorus

 
A
I was hiding in Honduras
E
I’m a desperate man
B
Send lawyers, guns, and money
E
The shit has hit the fan
 

Bridge

 
A
Send lawyers, guns, and money
E
Dad, get me out of this
A
Hah!
E
Hah! Hah! Hah!
 

Verse 3

 
E
I’m the innocent bystander
A
But I ain’t gonna look away
E
This time I got in trouble
B
Much too deep to pray
 

Chorus

 
A
I was hiding in Honduras
E
I’m a desperate man
B
Send lawyers, guns, and money
E
The shit has hit the fan
 

Chorus

 
A
I was hiding in Honduras
E
I’m a desperate man
B
Send lawyers, guns, and money
E
The shit has hit the fan
 

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.

Emtap to play
Gtap to play
Dtap to play
Atap to play
Ctap to play
Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Em · G · D · A · C

Lawyers Guns and Money Chords – Piano

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)
123456

Tip: Keep a steady, percussive strum to drive the story forward.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
E
I went home with the waitress
A
The way I always do
E
How was I to know
B
She was with the Russians, too?
 

Chorus

 
A
I was hiding in Honduras
E
I’m a desperate man
B
Send lawyers, guns, and money
E
The shit has hit the fan
 

Verse 2

 
E
I’m the innocent bystander
A
Somehow I got stuck
E
Between the rock and the hard place
B
And I’m down on my luck
 

Chorus

 
A
I was hiding in Honduras
E
I’m a desperate man
B
Send lawyers, guns, and money
E
The shit has hit the fan
 

Bridge

 
A
Send lawyers, guns, and money
E
Dad, get me out of this
A
Hah!
E
Hah! Hah! Hah!
 

Verse 3

 
E
I’m the innocent bystander
A
But I ain’t gonna look away
E
This time I got in trouble
B
Much too deep to pray
 

Chorus

 
A
I was hiding in Honduras
E
I’m a desperate man
B
Send lawyers, guns, and money
E
The shit has hit the fan
 

Chorus

 
A
I was hiding in Honduras
E
I’m a desperate man
B
Send lawyers, guns, and money
E
The shit has hit the fan
 

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.

Emtap to play
Gtap to play
Dtap to play
Atap to play
Ctap to play
Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Em · G · D · A · C

Lawyers Guns and Money Chords – Banjo

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)
123456

Tip: Keep a steady, percussive strum to drive the story forward.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
E
I went home with the waitress
A
The way I always do
E
How was I to know
B
She was with the Russians, too?
 

Chorus

 
A
I was hiding in Honduras
E
I’m a desperate man
B
Send lawyers, guns, and money
E
The shit has hit the fan
 

Verse 2

 
E
I’m the innocent bystander
A
Somehow I got stuck
E
Between the rock and the hard place
B
And I’m down on my luck
 

Chorus

 
A
I was hiding in Honduras
E
I’m a desperate man
B
Send lawyers, guns, and money
E
The shit has hit the fan
 

Bridge

 
A
Send lawyers, guns, and money
E
Dad, get me out of this
A
Hah!
E
Hah! Hah! Hah!
 

Verse 3

 
E
I’m the innocent bystander
A
But I ain’t gonna look away
E
This time I got in trouble
B
Much too deep to pray
 

Chorus

 
A
I was hiding in Honduras
E
I’m a desperate man
B
Send lawyers, guns, and money
E
The shit has hit the fan
 

Chorus

 
A
I was hiding in Honduras
E
I’m a desperate man
B
Send lawyers, guns, and money
E
The shit has hit the fan
 

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.

Emtap to play
Gtap to play
Dtap to play
Atap to play
Ctap to play
Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Em · G · D · A · C

Lawyers Guns and Money Chords – Mandolin

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)
123456

Tip: Keep a steady, percussive strum to drive the story forward.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
E
I went home with the waitress
A
The way I always do
E
How was I to know
B
She was with the Russians, too?
 

Chorus

 
A
I was hiding in Honduras
E
I’m a desperate man
B
Send lawyers, guns, and money
E
The shit has hit the fan
 

Verse 2

 
E
I’m the innocent bystander
A
Somehow I got stuck
E
Between the rock and the hard place
B
And I’m down on my luck
 

Chorus

 
A
I was hiding in Honduras
E
I’m a desperate man
B
Send lawyers, guns, and money
E
The shit has hit the fan
 

Bridge

 
A
Send lawyers, guns, and money
E
Dad, get me out of this
A
Hah!
E
Hah! Hah! Hah!
 

Verse 3

 
E
I’m the innocent bystander
A
But I ain’t gonna look away
E
This time I got in trouble
B
Much too deep to pray
 

Chorus

 
A
I was hiding in Honduras
E
I’m a desperate man
B
Send lawyers, guns, and money
E
The shit has hit the fan
 

Chorus

 
A
I was hiding in Honduras
E
I’m a desperate man
B
Send lawyers, guns, and money
E
The shit has hit the fan
 

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.

Emtap to play
Gtap to play
Dtap to play
Atap to play
Ctap to play
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)
123456

Tip: Keep a steady, percussive strum to drive the story forward.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
E
I went home with the waitress
A
The way I always do
E
How was I to know
B
She was with the Russians, too?
 

Chorus

 
A
I was hiding in Honduras
E
I’m a desperate man
B
Send lawyers, guns, and money
E
The shit has hit the fan
 

Verse 2

 
E
I’m the innocent bystander
A
Somehow I got stuck
E
Between the rock and the hard place
B
And I’m down on my luck
 

Chorus

 
A
I was hiding in Honduras
E
I’m a desperate man
B
Send lawyers, guns, and money
E
The shit has hit the fan
 

Bridge

 
A
Send lawyers, guns, and money
E
Dad, get me out of this
A
Hah!
E
Hah! Hah! Hah!
 

Verse 3

 
E
I’m the innocent bystander
A
But I ain’t gonna look away
E
This time I got in trouble
B
Much too deep to pray
 

Chorus

 
A
I was hiding in Honduras
E
I’m a desperate man
B
Send lawyers, guns, and money
E
The shit has hit the fan
 

Chorus

 
A
I was hiding in Honduras
E
I’m a desperate man
B
Send lawyers, guns, and money
E
The shit has hit the fan
 

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.