Key: B Β· BPM: 181 Β· Difficulty: Intermediate Β· Chords: B5, D5, C#5, E5, F#5
[Intro] B5 [Verse] B5 Get me out of this stinkin' fresh air D5 Ninety days in C#5 B5 the electric chair B5 Step right up, son D5 Gonna show you something C#5 B5 E5 ain't never been done D5 C#5 B5 You're all f*cked [Chorus] B5 Losing it don't cost much D5 C#5 B5 On the dotted line, "You suck" B5 Never do what you're told D5 C#5 Plenty of time to eat B5 E5 it when you're old D5 C#5 B5 E5 You're all wrong, B5 and I'm right [Bridge] F#5 E5 Please be on your honor F#5 E5 Please be on your side [Guitar Solo] E5 B5 E5 D5 C#5 B5 Uh, uh-uh, uh-uh, E5 uh-uh-uh-uh-uh-uh D5 C#5 B5 (Back in here) Whoo! Whoo! [Chorus] B5 Listen to the story, alright D5 I'm losing all C#5 I own on that B5 dotted line B5 Step right up, son D5 Gonna show you something C#5 B5 E5 ain't never been done D5 C#5 B5 E5 You're all wrong, B5 and I'm right [Outro] B5 You see, I want it in writing B5 I.O.U. nothing B5 Want it in writing B5 I.O.U. nothing B5 Want it in writing (Whoo! Yeah)
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βΉοΈ About This Song
On June 17, 1987, the song was released, produced by Jim Dickinson, from the album Pleased to Meet Me.
Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)
- Key: B
- Chords: B5, D5, C#5, E5, F#5
- BPM: 181
- Suggested Strumming:
- D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C= No Chord

Track Info
- Song: Iou
- Artist: The Replacements
- Written by Paul Westerberg
- Produced by Jim Dickinson
- Album: Pleased to Meet Me
- Released Date: 17 June 1987
β Frequently Asked Questions
What key is Iou in?
Iou is in the key of B.
What chords do I need for Iou?
You need B5, D5, C#5, E5, F#5 to play Iou by The Replacements.
Do I need a capo for Iou?
No capo is needed to play Iou by The Replacements.
How hard is Iou to play on guitar?
Iou by The Replacements is rated Intermediate. It includes some barre chords or slash chords.