One of The Clash’s most well-known songs and a punk rock anthem, “Should I Stay or Should I Go” features a driving guitar riff and simple chord structure that makes it perfect for beginners.
Punk Drive (4/4 Time)
↓↓↓↓↓↓
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Tip: Play with aggressive, fast downstrokes for the authentic punk feel. The D-G quick change in the verse drives the song forward. Keep it loud and energetic.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
D
Darling you got to let me know
GD
Should I stay or should I go
D
If you say that you are mine
GD
I’ll be here ’til the end of time
Chorus
A
So you got to let me know
DGD
Should I stay or should I go
Verse 2
D
It’s always tease tease tease
GD
You’re happy when I’m on my knees
D
One day it’s fine and next it’s black
GD
So if you want me off your back
Dtap to play
Gtap to play
Atap to play
Ftap to play
Key
D Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
D · G · A · F
One of The Clash’s most well-known songs and a punk rock anthem, “Should I Stay or Should I Go” features a driving guitar riff and simple chord structure that makes it perfect for beginners.
Punk Drive (4/4 Time)
↓↓↓↓↓↓
123456
Tip: Play with aggressive, fast downstrokes for the authentic punk feel. The D-G quick change in the verse drives the song forward. Keep it loud and energetic.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
D
Darling you got to let me know
GD
Should I stay or should I go
D
If you say that you are mine
GD
I’ll be here ’til the end of time
Chorus
A
So you got to let me know
DGD
Should I stay or should I go
Verse 2
D
It’s always tease tease tease
GD
You’re happy when I’m on my knees
D
One day it’s fine and next it’s black
GD
So if you want me off your back
Dtap to play
Gtap to play
Atap to play
Ftap to play
Key
D Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
D · G · A · F
One of The Clash’s most well-known songs and a punk rock anthem, “Should I Stay or Should I Go” features a driving guitar riff and simple chord structure that makes it perfect for beginners.
Punk Drive (4/4 Time)
↓↓↓↓↓↓
123456
Tip: Play with aggressive, fast downstrokes for the authentic punk feel. The D-G quick change in the verse drives the song forward. Keep it loud and energetic.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
D
Darling you got to let me know
GD
Should I stay or should I go
D
If you say that you are mine
GD
I’ll be here ’til the end of time
Chorus
A
So you got to let me know
DGD
Should I stay or should I go
Verse 2
D
It’s always tease tease tease
GD
You’re happy when I’m on my knees
D
One day it’s fine and next it’s black
GD
So if you want me off your back
Dtap to play
Gtap to play
Atap to play
Ftap to play
Key
D Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
D · G · A · F
One of The Clash’s most well-known songs and a punk rock anthem, “Should I Stay or Should I Go” features a driving guitar riff and simple chord structure that makes it perfect for beginners.
Punk Drive (4/4 Time)
↓↓↓↓↓↓
123456
Tip: Play with aggressive, fast downstrokes for the authentic punk feel. The D-G quick change in the verse drives the song forward. Keep it loud and energetic.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
D
Darling you got to let me know
GD
Should I stay or should I go
D
If you say that you are mine
GD
I’ll be here ’til the end of time
Chorus
A
So you got to let me know
DGD
Should I stay or should I go
Verse 2
D
It’s always tease tease tease
GD
You’re happy when I’m on my knees
D
One day it’s fine and next it’s black
GD
So if you want me off your back
Dtap to play
Gtap to play
Atap to play
Ftap to play
Key
D Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
D · G · A · F
One of The Clash’s most well-known songs and a punk rock anthem, “Should I Stay or Should I Go” features a driving guitar riff and simple chord structure that makes it perfect for beginners.
Punk Drive (4/4 Time)
↓↓↓↓↓↓
123456
Tip: Play with aggressive, fast downstrokes for the authentic punk feel. The D-G quick change in the verse drives the song forward. Keep it loud and energetic.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
D
Darling you got to let me know
GD
Should I stay or should I go
D
If you say that you are mine
GD
I’ll be here ’til the end of time
Chorus
A
So you got to let me know
DGD
Should I stay or should I go
Verse 2
D
It’s always tease tease tease
GD
You’re happy when I’m on my knees
D
One day it’s fine and next it’s black
GD
So if you want me off your back
Dtap to play
Gtap to play
Atap to play
Ftap to play
Key
D Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
D · G · A · F
One of The Clash’s most well-known songs and a punk rock anthem, “Should I Stay or Should I Go” features a driving guitar riff and simple chord structure that makes it perfect for beginners.
Punk Drive (4/4 Time)
↓↓↓↓↓↓
123456
Tip: Play with aggressive, fast downstrokes for the authentic punk feel. The D-G quick change in the verse drives the song forward. Keep it loud and energetic.