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Harry Nilsson - Spaceman Chords

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ChordsCm, Bb, F, G#, C
Strumming↓-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑

Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow. Using the Transpose tool, switch to D key to play this song with easier chords.

CmBbFBbBb
BbBangbangshoot-em-updestinyG#Bb
CBangbangshoot-em-uptothemoonBbC
FBangbangshoot-em-upone-two-three(Onetwothreefour)
BbIwantedtobeaspaceG#man
That’swhatIwantedtoBbbe
ButnowthatIamaspaceG#man
NobodycaresaboutBbme
CmHeyMotherEarthwon’tyouBbbringmebackdown
FSafelytotheBbsea
ButCmroundandaroundandBbaroundandaround
IsFallsheeversaytoBbme
BbIwantedtomakeagoodG#run,IwantedtogototheBbmoon
IknewthatithadtobeG#fun,ItoldthemtosendmerealBbsoon
IwantedtobeaspaceG#man,IwantedtobeitsoBbbad
ButnowthatIamaspaceG#man,I’drathertobebackontheBbpad
CmHeyMotherEarthwon’tyouBbbringmebackdown
FSafelytotheBbsea
ButCmroundandaroundandBbaroundandaround
IsjustalotofFlunacy
CmRoundandaroundandaroundandaroundandBbaround
Sobringmebackdown
CmRoundandaroundandaroundandaroundand Faround
SafeontheBbground
CmHeyMotherEarthwon’tyouBbbringmebackdown
FSafelytotheBbsea
ButCmroundandaroundandBbaroundandaround
IsFallsheeversaytoBbme
BbYouknowIwantedtobea G#spaceman,that’sBbwhatIwantedtobe
ButnowthatIamaspaceG#mannobodycaresaboutBbme
CmSayhey,MotherEarth,betterBbbringmebackdown
I’veFtakenjustasmuchasIBbcan
ButCmroundandaroundandBbaroundandaround
IsFtheproblemofthespaceBbman
CmAaahhhhFAaahBbhhh
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ArtistHarry Nilsson
AlbumSongwriter
GenresPop
Year1972
KeyBb
DifficultyAdvanced

How to play Spaceman on Guitar (Step-by-step)

Harry Nilsson - Spaceman on guitar requires 5 chords and 6 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.

Spaceman uses these transitions most often: F → Bb (12), Bb → Cm (11), and Cm → Bb (11). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with Cm - Bb chord transition.

1. Cm → Bb chord transition

Guitar Cm chord diagram Fingering: x-3-1-0-1-3Guitar Cm chord diagram
Guitar A# | B♭ chord diagram Fingering: x-1-3-3-3-1 Barre at fret 1.Guitar A# | B♭ chord diagram

Here's how to move from Cm to Bb:

  1. Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 1.
  2. Slide your middle finger on D string from fret 1 to fret 3.
  3. Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on G string fret 3.
  4. Slide your pinky from E string fret 3 to B string fret 3.

This transition appears in the verse, played 11 times.

Cm to Bb

2. Bb → F chord transition

Guitar A# | B♭ chord diagram Fingering: x-1-3-3-3-1 Barre at fret 1.Guitar A# | B♭ chord diagram
Guitar F chord diagram Fingering: 1-3-3-2-1-1 Barre at fret 1.Guitar F chord diagram

Here's how to move from Bb to F:

  1. Lift your index finger from A string fret 1 and place it on E string fret 1.
  2. Slide your middle finger from D string fret 3 to G string fret 2.
  3. Lift your ring finger from G string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 3.
  4. Slide your pinky from B string fret 3 to D string fret 3.

This transition appears in the verse, played 10 times.

Bb to F

3. Bb → G# chord transition

Guitar A# | B♭ chord diagram Fingering: x-1-3-3-3-1 Barre at fret 1.Guitar A# | B♭ chord diagram
Guitar G# | A♭ chord diagram Fingering: 4-3-1-1-1-x Barre at fret 1.Guitar G# | A♭ chord diagram

Switching from Bb to G#:

  1. While playing Bb, lift your pinky from B string fret 3.
  2. Lift your index finger from A string fret 1 and place it on D string fret 1.
  3. Slide your middle finger from D string fret 3 to A string fret 3.
  4. Lift your ring finger from G string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 4.

This transition appears in the verse, played 9 times.

Bb to G#

4. Bb → C chord transition

Guitar A# | B♭ chord diagram Fingering: x-1-3-3-3-1 Barre at fret 1.Guitar A# | B♭ chord diagram
Guitar C chord diagram Fingering: x-3-2-0-1-0Guitar C chord diagram

Here's how to move from Bb to C:

  1. While playing Bb, lift your pinky from B string fret 3.
  2. Lift your index finger from A string fret 1 and place it on B string fret 1.
  3. Slide your middle finger on D string from fret 3 to fret 2.
  4. Lift your ring finger from G string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 3.

This transition appears in the verse, played 2 times.

Bb to C

5. C → F chord transition

Switching from C to F:

  1. Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on E string fret 1.
  2. Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to G string fret 2.
  3. Keep ring finger on A string fret 3.
  4. Place pinky on D string fret 3.

This transition appears in the verse.

6. Cm → F chord transition

Here's how to move from Cm to F:

  1. Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on E string fret 1.
  2. Slide your middle finger from D string fret 1 to G string fret 2.
  3. Keep ring finger on A string fret 3.
  4. Lift your pinky from E string fret 3 and place it on D string fret 3.

This transition appears in the verse.

Spaceman chord transition analysis

A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Spaceman.

  • Spaceman includes 67 chord transitions, 6 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0.02% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
  • Spaceman contains 1 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
  • These transition patterns show how Spaceman connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.
    After Bb, the most likely next chords across Chordier are F (34%), C (20%), and Dm (9%).
    • Bb → F: 34%
    • Bb → C: 20%
    After Cm, the most likely next chords across Chordier are G (22%), F (11%), and Fm (9%).
    • Cm → F: 11%
    • Cm → Bb: 8%
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