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Scott Street Chords

Phoebe Bridgers Beginner Key of G 4 Chords 2 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Scott Street Chords – Guitar

Phoebe Bridgers’ evocative indie folk song paints a vivid picture of a chance encounter with an ex. The gentle four-chord progression supports her quietly devastating storytelling.

Gentle Indie Folk (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

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Tip: Play very softly. This is a quiet, intimate song. Fingerpicking or light strumming works best. Let the lyrics and melody do the heavy lifting.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

Walking Scott Street, feeling like a stranger

Em D

With an open heart, open container

G C Em D

I’ve got a feeling, I’m not the only one who steps outside

Chorus

G C

Do you feel ashamed when you hear my name

Em D

I don’t know why I came

G C

Do you feel ashamed when you hear my name

Em D G

I don’t know why I came

Verse 2

G C

Anyway, don’t be a stranger

Em D

Don’t be a stranger

G C

Anyway, don’t be a stranger

Em DG

Don’t be a stranger

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Scott Street"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.

Is "Scott Street" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Scott Street" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Scott Street"?

It was written by Phoebe Bridgers, and released in 2017.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Scott Street Chords – Ukulele

Phoebe Bridgers’ evocative indie folk song paints a vivid picture of a chance encounter with an ex. The gentle four-chord progression supports her quietly devastating storytelling.

Gentle Indie Folk (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Play very softly. This is a quiet, intimate song. Fingerpicking or light strumming works best. Let the lyrics and melody do the heavy lifting.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

Walking Scott Street, feeling like a stranger

Em D

With an open heart, open container

G C Em D

I’ve got a feeling, I’m not the only one who steps outside

Chorus

G C

Do you feel ashamed when you hear my name

Em D

I don’t know why I came

G C

Do you feel ashamed when you hear my name

Em D G

I don’t know why I came

Verse 2

G C

Anyway, don’t be a stranger

Em D

Don’t be a stranger

G C

Anyway, don’t be a stranger

Em DG

Don’t be a stranger

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Scott Street"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.

Is "Scott Street" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Scott Street" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Scott Street"?

It was written by Phoebe Bridgers, and released in 2017.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Scott Street Chords – Piano

Phoebe Bridgers’ evocative indie folk song paints a vivid picture of a chance encounter with an ex. The gentle four-chord progression supports her quietly devastating storytelling.

Gentle Indie Folk (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Play very softly. This is a quiet, intimate song. Fingerpicking or light strumming works best. Let the lyrics and melody do the heavy lifting.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

Walking Scott Street, feeling like a stranger

Em D

With an open heart, open container

G C Em D

I’ve got a feeling, I’m not the only one who steps outside

Chorus

G C

Do you feel ashamed when you hear my name

Em D

I don’t know why I came

G C

Do you feel ashamed when you hear my name

Em D G

I don’t know why I came

Verse 2

G C

Anyway, don’t be a stranger

Em D

Don’t be a stranger

G C

Anyway, don’t be a stranger

Em DG

Don’t be a stranger

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Scott Street"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.

Is "Scott Street" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Scott Street" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Scott Street"?

It was written by Phoebe Bridgers, and released in 2017.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Scott Street Chords – Banjo

Phoebe Bridgers’ evocative indie folk song paints a vivid picture of a chance encounter with an ex. The gentle four-chord progression supports her quietly devastating storytelling.

Gentle Indie Folk (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Play very softly. This is a quiet, intimate song. Fingerpicking or light strumming works best. Let the lyrics and melody do the heavy lifting.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

Walking Scott Street, feeling like a stranger

Em D

With an open heart, open container

G C Em D

I’ve got a feeling, I’m not the only one who steps outside

Chorus

G C

Do you feel ashamed when you hear my name

Em D

I don’t know why I came

G C

Do you feel ashamed when you hear my name

Em D G

I don’t know why I came

Verse 2

G C

Anyway, don’t be a stranger

Em D

Don’t be a stranger

G C

Anyway, don’t be a stranger

Em DG

Don’t be a stranger

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Scott Street"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.

Is "Scott Street" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Scott Street" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Scott Street"?

It was written by Phoebe Bridgers, and released in 2017.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Scott Street Chords – Mandolin

Phoebe Bridgers’ evocative indie folk song paints a vivid picture of a chance encounter with an ex. The gentle four-chord progression supports her quietly devastating storytelling.

Gentle Indie Folk (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Play very softly. This is a quiet, intimate song. Fingerpicking or light strumming works best. Let the lyrics and melody do the heavy lifting.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

Walking Scott Street, feeling like a stranger

Em D

With an open heart, open container

G C Em D

I’ve got a feeling, I’m not the only one who steps outside

Chorus

G C

Do you feel ashamed when you hear my name

Em D

I don’t know why I came

G C

Do you feel ashamed when you hear my name

Em D G

I don’t know why I came

Verse 2

G C

Anyway, don’t be a stranger

Em D

Don’t be a stranger

G C

Anyway, don’t be a stranger

Em DG

Don’t be a stranger

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Scott Street"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.

Is "Scott Street" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Scott Street" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Scott Street"?

It was written by Phoebe Bridgers, and released in 2017.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Scott Street Chords – Harmonica

Phoebe Bridgers’ evocative indie folk song paints a vivid picture of a chance encounter with an ex. The gentle four-chord progression supports her quietly devastating storytelling.

Gentle Indie Folk (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Play very softly. This is a quiet, intimate song. Fingerpicking or light strumming works best. Let the lyrics and melody do the heavy lifting.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

Walking Scott Street, feeling like a stranger

Em D

With an open heart, open container

G C Em D

I’ve got a feeling, I’m not the only one who steps outside

Chorus

G C

Do you feel ashamed when you hear my name

Em D

I don’t know why I came

G C

Do you feel ashamed when you hear my name

Em D G

I don’t know why I came

Verse 2

G C

Anyway, don’t be a stranger

Em D

Don’t be a stranger

G C

Anyway, don’t be a stranger

Em DG

Don’t be a stranger

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Scott Street"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.

Is "Scott Street" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Scott Street" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Scott Street"?

It was written by Phoebe Bridgers, and released in 2017.