Capo: 1st fret · Difficulty: Advanced · Chords: C, C#dim, D, Dm, Dm/A, Dm/B, Dm/C, E, Gm, A
[Verse 1] Dm C Lay in the corner How long have you been awake? Dm C You lay out your life How much did he take? Gm A Never counting the change Passed into another Dm Dm/C Dm/B Dm/A [Verse 2] Dm C It’s only a ferris wheel It’s only a house of fear Dm C It’s only a three-ring circus Ringmaster, cannonball Gm A Never counting the change Passed D E C#dim into another Now he’s gone [Chorus] D E Gone, the day that he left town C#dim D Gone, he was shilling the rubes D E Gone, let the tears of a clown C#dim D And he’s gone, he was shilling the rubes [Verse 3] Dm C dooo doo doo doo doo doo Dm C doo doo doo doo doo dooo dooo Gm A doo doo doo dooo doo dood dooo Dm Dm/C Dm/B Dm/A Dm C Fifteen new faces Fifteen new days Dm C Still won’t forget him Hot boiling craze Gm A Never counting the change He passed D E C#dim into another Now he’s gone [Chorus] D E Gone, the day that he left town C#dim D Gone, he was shilling the rubes D E Gone, let the tears of a clown C#dim D And he’s gone, he was shilling the rubes
ℹ️ About This Song

Track Info
- Song: Shilling The Rubes
- Artist: David Bowie
Track Info
- Tuning: Standard ( E A D G B E )
- Key: C#
- Capo: 1st fret
- Chords: C, C#dim, D, Dm, Dm/A, Dm/B, Dm/C, E, Gm, A
- Strumming:
- D = Down Stroke, U = Up Stroke, N.C = No Chords, * = Single Stroke
| Guitar Chords | Ukulele Chords |
| C – x32010 C#dim – x42020 D – xx0232 Dm – xx0231 Dm/A – x00231 Dm/B – x20231 Dm/C – x30231 E – 022100 Gm – 355333 A – x02220 | C – 0003 C#dim – 0104 D – 2220 Dm – 2210 Dm/A – 2210 Dm/B – 4210 Dm/C – 2213 E – 1402 Gm – 0231 A – 3211 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do I need for Shilling The Rubes chords by David Bowie?
You need C, C#dim, D, Dm, Dm/A, Dm/B, Dm/C, E, Gm, A to play Shilling The Rubes chords by David Bowie.
Do I need a capo for Shilling The Rubes chords by David Bowie?
Yes, place a capo on the 1st fret to play Shilling The Rubes chords by David Bowie.
How hard is Shilling The Rubes chords by David Bowie to play on guitar?
Shilling The Rubes chords by David Bowie is rated Advanced. It features advanced chord voicings.