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[A]I am [C]he as [D]you are [E]he as [A]you are me
[A]And [C]we [D]are [E]all [A]together
[C]See how they run like pigs from a gun
[D]See how they fly
[A]I'm crying
[A]Sitting [C]on [D]a [E]corn [A]flake
[A]Waiting [C]for [D]the [E]van [A]to come
[F]Corporation T-shirt, stupid bloody Tuesday
[B]Man you've been a naughty boy
[B]You let your face grow long
[C]I am [D]the egg man
[C]They are [D]the egg men
[E]I am the walrus
[E]Goo-goo-g'joob
[A]Mister City [C]policeman sitting
[D]Pretty little [E]policemen in [A]a row
[C]See how they fly like Lucy [D]in the sky, see how they run
[A]I'm crying, [E]I'm crying
[A]I'm crying, [E]I'm crying
[A]Yellow [C]matter [D]custard
[A]Dripping [C]from [D]a [E]dead [A]dog's eye
[F]Crabalocker fishwife, pornographic priestess
[B]Boy, you've been a naughty [B]girl, you let your knickers down
[C]I am [D]the egg man
[C]They are [D]the egg men
[E]I am the walrus
[E]Goo-goo-g'joob
[B]Sitting [A]in [G]an [C]English [E]garden
[B]Waiting [A]for [G]the [C]sun
[E]If the sun don't come you get a tan
[E]From standing in the English rain
[C]I am the egg [D]man (now good sir)
[C]They are the egg men (a [D]poor man, made tame to fortune's blows)
[E]I am the walrus
[C]Goo-goo-g'joob, [D]goo-goo-goo-g'joob [E](good pity)
[A]Expert, texpert [C]choking smokers
[D]Don't you [E]think the [Aaug]joker laughs at you
(Ho-ho-ho, hee-hee-hee, ha-ha-ha)
[C]See how they smile like pigs [D]in a sty, see how they snide
[A]I'm crying
[A]Semolina [C]Pilchard
[A]Climbing [C]up [D]the [E]Eiffel [A]Tower
[F]Elementary penguin singing Hare Krishna
[B]Man, you should have seen them kicking Edgar Allen Poe
[C]I am [D]the egg man
[C]They are [D]the egg men
[E]I am the walrus
[C]Goo-goo-g'joob, [D]goo-goo-goo-g'joob
[C]Goo-goo-g'joob, [D]goo-goo-goo-g'joob, [E]goo
[C]Joob, [D]joob, [E]jooba
[C]Jooba, [D]jooba, [E]jooba
[C]Joob, [D]jooba
[C]Joob, [D]jooba
Umpa, umpa, stick it up your jumper (jooba, jooba)
Umpa, umpa, stick it up your jumper
Everybody's got one (umpa, umpa)
Everybody's got one (stick it up your jumper)
Everybody's got one (umpa, umpa)
Everybody's got one (stick it up your jumper)
Everybody's got one (umpa, umpa)
Everybody's got one (stick it up your jumper)
Everybody's got one (umpa, umpa)
Everybody's got one (stick it up your jumper)
Everybody's got one (umpa, umpa)
Everybody's got one (stick it up your jumper)
Everybody's got one (umpa, umpa)
"Slave
Thou hast slain me
Villain, take my purse
If I ever
Bury my body
The letters which though find'st about me
[A]To [C]Edmund [D]Earl [E]of [A]Gloucester
[C]Seek him out upon the British Party
[D]O, untimely death, death"
[D]"I know thee well
[A] serviceable villain, as duteous to the Vices of thy Mistress
As badness would desire"
"What, is is he dead?"
[D]"Sit you [E]down, Father, [Aaug]rest you"
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I Am The Walrus ver. 2 by The Beatles is played in the key of B with a tempo of around 110 BPM. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: E (IV) sebagai Subdominant (Gerak Maju/Tensi Sedang), diikuti B (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil).
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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips
Theory Guide
Guitar playing guide for I Am The Walrus ver. 2 by The Beatles: sounding in B (Capo Fret 4, shape G) at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').
check_circleKey & Tempo: Sounding in B (Capo on Fret 4 (played in G shape)) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circleVoicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (F, B) with open cowboy substitutions (e.g. Fmaj7, Bm7, B7) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circleCritical Transition: Transition from A to F requires anchoring index or ring finger as a stable pivot.
check_circleStrumming Pattern: Master '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' by starting at 79 BPM before accelerating to studio 110 BPM.
account_treeChord Progression Analysis
Harmonic Progression
Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)
A – C – D – IV – F – I – G – Aaug
Song chords:
starPrimary Chords (Song Foundation)
ACDE
Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.
more_horizAuxiliary / Transition Chords
FBGAaug
Used as harmonic transition variations in intro, bridge, or outro.
tuneWhy Use a Capo?
Capo & Sounding Key
Sounding KeyBAcoustic pitch of original recording
Capo Fret 4sync_altRaises the pitch of open strings
Fingering Shape KeyGOpen chord finger positions
Placing a Capo on Fret 4 transforms fingering into G, maintaining B sound without complex barre chords.
lightbulbAlternative Capo Positions for This Song:
pianoChord Family B
Diatonic Matrix
This song is built on the key of B. Here are the 7 diatonic chords (Chord Family) that harmonize according to music theory:
IBTonic
iiC#mSupertonic
iiiD#mMediant
IVESubdominant
VF#Dominant
viG#mSubmediant
vii°A#dimLeading
speedDifficulty Level: Intermediate
Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circleUses 8 unique chords throughout the song
check_circleCapo on fret 4 is recommended for optimal finger comfort
dnaMUSICAL DNA:
KEY: B•TEMPO: 110 BPM•PROG: A – C – D – IV – F – I – G – Aaug•DIFF: 3/5•CAPO: 4
helpEasy Chord Guide & FAQ I Am The Walrus ver. 2
FAQ & Tips
quizHow to play the easy chords for I Am The Walrus ver. 2 (The Beatles)?
To play the Easy Chords for I Am The Walrus ver. 2, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords (C, G, Am, F) with Capo on Fret 4 to make transitions easier without barre chords.
quizWhat are the basic guitar chords and original key for I Am The Walrus ver. 2?
The original recording key for I Am The Walrus ver. 2 by The Beatles is B. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.
quizIs audio sync and auto-scroll available for practice?
Yes, ChordGitar.in features touch-free Auto-Scroll with speed control, as well as an integrated player so your tempo and rhythm practice stays precise.
