[Verse 1] Em/G "The problem is D6 Cmaj7 all inside your head", B7-9 B7 she said to me Em D#dim7 The answer is easy if you F#dim7 B+ take it logically Em D6 I'd like to help you in your Cmaj7 B7-9 struggle to be free B7 Em Am7 Em There must be fifty ways to leave your lover Em/G D6 She said it's really not Cmaj7 B7-9 B7 my habit to intrude Em D#dim7 Furthermore, I hope my meaning F#dim7 B+ won't be lost or misconstrued Em D6 But I'll repeat myself at Cmaj7 B7-9 the risk of being crude B7 Em Am7 There must be fifty ways to Em leave your lover Am7 Em Fifty ways to leave your lover [Chorus] G Just slip out the back, Jack Bb6 Make a new plan, Stan C7 You don't need to be coy, Roy G Just get yourself free Hop on the bus, Gus Bb6 You don't need to discuss much C7 Just drop off the key, Lee G And get yourself free [Chorus] G Just slip out the back, Jack Bb6 Make a new plan, Stan C7 You don't need to be coy, Roy G Just get yourself free Hop on the bus, Gus Bb6 You don't need to discuss much C7 Just drop off the key, Lee G And get yourself free Em/G D6 She said it grieves me so to Cmaj7 B7-9 see you in such pain B7 Em I wish there was something D#dim7 I could do to F#dim7 B+ make you smile again Em D6 I said I appreciate that and Cmaj7 B7-9 would you please explain B7 Em Am7 Em About the fifty ways [Verse 2] Em/G D6 She said why don't Cmaj7 B7-9 we both just sleep on it tonight B7 Em D#dim7 And I believe in the morning F#dim7 B+ you'll begin to see the light Em D6 And then she kissed me and I realized Cmaj7 B7-9 she probably was right B7 Em Am7 There must be fifty ways to leave Em your lover Am7 Em Fifty ways to leave your lover G Just slip out the back, Jack Bb6 Make a new plan, Stan C7 You don't need to be coy, Roy G Just get yourself free Hop on the bus, Gus Bb6 You don't need to discuss much C7 Just drop off the key, Lee G And get yourself free [Chorus] G You just slip out the back, Jack Bb6 Make a new plan, Stan C7 You don't need to be coy, Roy G Just get yourself free Hop on the bus, Gus Bb6 You don't need to discuss much C7 Just drop off the key, Lee G And get yourself free
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The track was written, produced and sung by Paul Simon.
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Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard(E A D G B E)
- Key: G
- Chords: Em/G, D6, Cmaj7, B7-9, B7, Em, D#dim7, F#dim7, B+, Am7, G, Bb6, C7, CM7
- BPM: 102
- Suggested Strumming:
- D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C= No Chord
Track Info
- Song: 50 Ways To Leave Your Lover
- Artist: Paul Simon
- Written by Paul Simon
- Produced by Paul Simon & Phil Ramone
- Album: Still Crazy After All These Years
- Released Date: 25 October 1975
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What key is 50 Ways To Leave Your Lover in?
50 Ways To Leave Your Lover is in the key of G.
What chords do I need for 50 Ways To Leave Your Lover?
You need Em/G, D6, Cmaj7, B7-9, B7, Em, D#dim7, F#dim7, B+, Am7, G, Bb6, C7, CM7 to play 50 Ways To Leave Your Lover by Paul Simon.
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No capo is needed to play 50 Ways To Leave Your Lover by Paul Simon.
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50 Ways To Leave Your Lover by Paul Simon is rated Advanced. It features advanced chord voicings.