Monty Python - The Lumberjack Song Chords

ChordsG, C, D, D7

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 A,D keys to play this song with easier chords.

GCDD7

Oh,GI’malumberjackandCI’mokay

IDsleepallD7nightandIGworkCallGday

GHe’salumberjackandChe’sokay

heDsleepsallD7nightandheGworksCallGday

IGcutdowntrees,ICeatmylunch,

IDgototheD7lavat’ry

OnGWednesdaysIgoCshopping

AndhaveDbutteredD7sconesforGtea.

HeGcutsdowntrees,heCeatshislunch,

HeDgoestotheD7lavat’ry

OnGWednesdayshegoesCshopping

AndhasDbutteredD7sconesforGtea.

GHe’salumberjackandChe’sokay

heDsleepsallD7nightandheGworksCallGday

IGcutdowntrees,ICskipandjump

IDliketoD7presswildGflowers

IGputonwomen’sCclothing

AndDhang D7aroundinGbars

HeGcutdowntrees,heCskipsandjumps

HeDlikestoD7presswildGflowers

HeGputsonwomen’sCclothing

AndDhangs D7aroundinGbars?

GHe’salumberjackandChe’sokay

heDsleepsallD7nightandheGworksCallGday

IGcutdowntrees,ICwearhighheels

DSuspendersD7andaGbra

IGwishI’dbeenaCgirly

JustDlikemyD7dearoldGMa

HeGcutsdowntrees,heCwearshighheels

DSuspendersD7andaGbra?

GHe’salumberjackandChe’sokay

heDsleepsallD7nightandheGworksCallGday

GHe’salumberjackandChe’sokay

heDsleepsallD7nightandheGworksCallGday.

ArtistMonty Python

AlbumLive at Drury Lane

GenresPop

Year1974

KeyG

DifficultyIntermediate

How to play The Lumberjack Song on Guitar (Step-by-step)

Monty Python - The Lumberjack Song on guitar requires 4 chords and 4 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.

The Lumberjack Song uses these transitions most often: G → C (24), C → D (18), and D → D7 (18). 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 G - C chord transition.

1. G → C chord transition

To move from G to C:

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

This transition appears in the verse, played 24 times.

2. C → D chord transition

To move from C to D:

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

This transition appears in the verse, played 18 times.

3. D → D7 chord transition

To move from D to D7:

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

This transition appears in the verse, played 18 times.

4. D7 → G chord transition

To move from D7 to G:

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

This transition appears in the verse, played 18 times.

The Lumberjack Song chord transition analysis

A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in The Lumberjack Song.

The Lumberjack Song includes 84 chord transitions, 4 of them unique.
These transitions represent 0.02% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
The Lumberjack Song contains 2 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
These transition patterns show how The Lumberjack Song connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.
After G, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (25%), D (24%), and Am (13%).
- G → C: 25%
After C, the most likely next chords across Chordier are G (35%), F (16%), and D (11%).
- C → G: 35%
- C → D: 11%