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People Are Strange Chords

The Doors Beginner Key of E 5 Chords 2 min read
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Key
E Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
Em · Am · D · G · B

The Doors’ 1967 psychedelic rock classic exploring alienation and perception. Beginner difficulty in the key of E.

Steady Rock (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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Tip: Use a light, consistent strum and let the minor chords ring out for the eerie mood.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
E B
People are strange when you’re a stranger
A E
Faces look ugly when you’re alone
E B
Women seem wicked when you’re unwanted
A E
Streets are uneven when you’re down
 

Chorus

 
E
When you’re strange
B
Faces come out of the rain
A
When you’re strange
E
No one remembers your name
E
When you’re strange
B
When you’re strange
A E
When you’re strange
 

Verse 2

 
E B
People are strange when you’re a stranger
A E
Faces look ugly when you’re alone
E B
Women seem wicked when you’re unwanted
A E
Streets are uneven when you’re down
 

Chorus

 
E
When you’re strange
B
Faces come out of the rain
A
When you’re strange
E
No one remembers your name
E
When you’re strange
B
When you’re strange
A E
When you’re strange
 

Bridge

 
E
When you’re strange…
B
Faces come out of the rain…
A
When you’re strange…
E
No one remembers your name…
 

Chorus

 
E
When you’re strange
B
Faces come out of the rain
A
When you’re strange
E
No one remembers your name
E
When you’re strange
B
When you’re strange
A E
When you’re strange
 

Practice tip: Master the simple E, B, and A chord shapes first, then focus on the timing of the lyric “When you’re strange” which repeats over a single chord.

Emtap to play
Amtap to play
Dtap to play
Gtap to play
Btap to play
Key
E Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Em · Am · D · G · B

The Doors’ 1967 psychedelic rock classic exploring alienation and perception. Beginner difficulty in the key of E.

Steady Rock (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456

Tip: Use a light, consistent strum and let the minor chords ring out for the eerie mood.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
E B
People are strange when you’re a stranger
A E
Faces look ugly when you’re alone
E B
Women seem wicked when you’re unwanted
A E
Streets are uneven when you’re down
 

Chorus

 
E
When you’re strange
B
Faces come out of the rain
A
When you’re strange
E
No one remembers your name
E
When you’re strange
B
When you’re strange
A E
When you’re strange
 

Verse 2

 
E B
People are strange when you’re a stranger
A E
Faces look ugly when you’re alone
E B
Women seem wicked when you’re unwanted
A E
Streets are uneven when you’re down
 

Chorus

 
E
When you’re strange
B
Faces come out of the rain
A
When you’re strange
E
No one remembers your name
E
When you’re strange
B
When you’re strange
A E
When you’re strange
 

Bridge

 
E
When you’re strange…
B
Faces come out of the rain…
A
When you’re strange…
E
No one remembers your name…
 

Chorus

 
E
When you’re strange
B
Faces come out of the rain
A
When you’re strange
E
No one remembers your name
E
When you’re strange
B
When you’re strange
A E
When you’re strange
 

Practice tip: Master the simple E, B, and A chord shapes first, then focus on the timing of the lyric “When you’re strange” which repeats over a single chord.

Emtap to play
Amtap to play
Dtap to play
Gtap to play
Btap to play
Key
E Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Em · Am · D · G · B

The Doors’ 1967 psychedelic rock classic exploring alienation and perception. Beginner difficulty in the key of E.

Steady Rock (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456

Tip: Use a light, consistent strum and let the minor chords ring out for the eerie mood.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
E B
People are strange when you’re a stranger
A E
Faces look ugly when you’re alone
E B
Women seem wicked when you’re unwanted
A E
Streets are uneven when you’re down
 

Chorus

 
E
When you’re strange
B
Faces come out of the rain
A
When you’re strange
E
No one remembers your name
E
When you’re strange
B
When you’re strange
A E
When you’re strange
 

Verse 2

 
E B
People are strange when you’re a stranger
A E
Faces look ugly when you’re alone
E B
Women seem wicked when you’re unwanted
A E
Streets are uneven when you’re down
 

Chorus

 
E
When you’re strange
B
Faces come out of the rain
A
When you’re strange
E
No one remembers your name
E
When you’re strange
B
When you’re strange
A E
When you’re strange
 

Bridge

 
E
When you’re strange…
B
Faces come out of the rain…
A
When you’re strange…
E
No one remembers your name…
 

Chorus

 
E
When you’re strange
B
Faces come out of the rain
A
When you’re strange
E
No one remembers your name
E
When you’re strange
B
When you’re strange
A E
When you’re strange
 

Practice tip: Master the simple E, B, and A chord shapes first, then focus on the timing of the lyric “When you’re strange” which repeats over a single chord.

Emtap to play
Amtap to play
Dtap to play
Gtap to play
Btap to play
Key
E Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Em · Am · D · G · B

The Doors’ 1967 psychedelic rock classic exploring alienation and perception. Beginner difficulty in the key of E.

Steady Rock (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456

Tip: Use a light, consistent strum and let the minor chords ring out for the eerie mood.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
E B
People are strange when you’re a stranger
A E
Faces look ugly when you’re alone
E B
Women seem wicked when you’re unwanted
A E
Streets are uneven when you’re down
 

Chorus

 
E
When you’re strange
B
Faces come out of the rain
A
When you’re strange
E
No one remembers your name
E
When you’re strange
B
When you’re strange
A E
When you’re strange
 

Verse 2

 
E B
People are strange when you’re a stranger
A E
Faces look ugly when you’re alone
E B
Women seem wicked when you’re unwanted
A E
Streets are uneven when you’re down
 

Chorus

 
E
When you’re strange
B
Faces come out of the rain
A
When you’re strange
E
No one remembers your name
E
When you’re strange
B
When you’re strange
A E
When you’re strange
 

Bridge

 
E
When you’re strange…
B
Faces come out of the rain…
A
When you’re strange…
E
No one remembers your name…
 

Chorus

 
E
When you’re strange
B
Faces come out of the rain
A
When you’re strange
E
No one remembers your name
E
When you’re strange
B
When you’re strange
A E
When you’re strange
 

Practice tip: Master the simple E, B, and A chord shapes first, then focus on the timing of the lyric “When you’re strange” which repeats over a single chord.

Emtap to play
Amtap to play
Dtap to play
Gtap to play
Btap to play
Key
E Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Em · Am · D · G · B

The Doors’ 1967 psychedelic rock classic exploring alienation and perception. Beginner difficulty in the key of E.

Steady Rock (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456

Tip: Use a light, consistent strum and let the minor chords ring out for the eerie mood.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
E B
People are strange when you’re a stranger
A E
Faces look ugly when you’re alone
E B
Women seem wicked when you’re unwanted
A E
Streets are uneven when you’re down
 

Chorus

 
E
When you’re strange
B
Faces come out of the rain
A
When you’re strange
E
No one remembers your name
E
When you’re strange
B
When you’re strange
A E
When you’re strange
 

Verse 2

 
E B
People are strange when you’re a stranger
A E
Faces look ugly when you’re alone
E B
Women seem wicked when you’re unwanted
A E
Streets are uneven when you’re down
 

Chorus

 
E
When you’re strange
B
Faces come out of the rain
A
When you’re strange
E
No one remembers your name
E
When you’re strange
B
When you’re strange
A E
When you’re strange
 

Bridge

 
E
When you’re strange…
B
Faces come out of the rain…
A
When you’re strange…
E
No one remembers your name…
 

Chorus

 
E
When you’re strange
B
Faces come out of the rain
A
When you’re strange
E
No one remembers your name
E
When you’re strange
B
When you’re strange
A E
When you’re strange
 

Practice tip: Master the simple E, B, and A chord shapes first, then focus on the timing of the lyric “When you’re strange” which repeats over a single chord.

Emtap to play
Amtap to play
Dtap to play
Gtap to play
Btap to play
Key
E Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Em · Am · D · G · B

The Doors’ 1967 psychedelic rock classic exploring alienation and perception. Beginner difficulty in the key of E.

Steady Rock (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456

Tip: Use a light, consistent strum and let the minor chords ring out for the eerie mood.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
E B
People are strange when you’re a stranger
A E
Faces look ugly when you’re alone
E B
Women seem wicked when you’re unwanted
A E
Streets are uneven when you’re down
 

Chorus

 
E
When you’re strange
B
Faces come out of the rain
A
When you’re strange
E
No one remembers your name
E
When you’re strange
B
When you’re strange
A E
When you’re strange
 

Verse 2

 
E B
People are strange when you’re a stranger
A E
Faces look ugly when you’re alone
E B
Women seem wicked when you’re unwanted
A E
Streets are uneven when you’re down
 

Chorus

 
E
When you’re strange
B
Faces come out of the rain
A
When you’re strange
E
No one remembers your name
E
When you’re strange
B
When you’re strange
A E
When you’re strange
 

Bridge

 
E
When you’re strange…
B
Faces come out of the rain…
A
When you’re strange…
E
No one remembers your name…
 

Chorus

 
E
When you’re strange
B
Faces come out of the rain
A
When you’re strange
E
No one remembers your name
E
When you’re strange
B
When you’re strange
A E
When you’re strange
 

Practice tip: Master the simple E, B, and A chord shapes first, then focus on the timing of the lyric “When you’re strange” which repeats over a single chord.