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Manfred Mann - The Mighty Quinn Chords

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ChordsG, D, C
Strumming↓-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑

Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.

GDCG
GComeallwithout,Dcomeall Gwithin.
You’llnotseeDnothingliketheCMightyGQuinn.
GComeallwithout,Dcomeall Gwithin.
You’llnotseeDnothingliketheCMightyGQuinn.
GEverybody’sCbuildingGthebigshipsandtheCboats.
GSomearebuildingCmonuments,Gothers,jottingdownCnotes.
GEverybody’sCindespair,everyGgirlandCboy.
ButwhenGQuinntheEskimoDgetshere,
Ceverybody’sgonnajumpforGjoy.
GComeallwithout,Dcomeall Gwithin.
You’llnotseeDnothingliketheCMightyGQuinn.
GComeallwithout,Dcomeall Gwithin.
You’llnotseeDnothingliketheCMightyGQuinn.
GIliketodojustCliketherest,IGlikemysugarCsweet.
ButGguardingfumesandCmakinghaste,itGain’tmycupofCmeat.
GEverybody’sC‘neaththetrees,feedingGpigeonsonaClimb.
ButwhenGQuinntheEskimoDgetshere,
alltheCpigeonsgonnaruntoGhim.
GComeallwithout,Dcomeall Gwithin.
You’llnotseeDnothingliketheCMightyGQuinn.
GComeallwithout,Dcomeall Gwithin.
You’llnotseeDnothingliketheCMightyGQuinn.
GAcat’smiaowandaCcow’smoo,GIcanrecite’emCall.
JustGtellmewhereitChurtsyahoneyandI’llGtellyouwhotoCcall.
GNobodycanCgetnosleep,there’sGsomeoneoneveryone’sCtoes.
ButwhenGQuinntheEskimoDgetshere,
Ceverybody’sgonnawannaGdoze.
GComeallwithout,Dcomeall Gwithin.
You’llnotseeDnothingliketheCMightyGQuinn.
GComeallwithout,Dcomeall Gwithin.
You’llnotseeDnothingliketheCMightyGQuinn.
GComeallwithout,Dcomeall Gwithin.
You’llnotseeDnothingliketheCMightyGQuinn.
GComeallwithout,Dcomeall Gwithin.
You’llnotseeDnothingliketheCMightyGQuinn.
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ArtistManfred Mann
AlbumMighty Garvey!
GenresPop
Year1968
KeyG
DifficultyEasy

How to play Mighty Quinn on Guitar (Step-by-step)

Manfred Mann - Mighty Quinn on guitar requires 3 chords and 3 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.

Mighty Quinn uses these transitions most often: C → G (32), G → D (24), and G → C (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 - D chord transition.

1. G → D chord transition

Guitar G chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-0-0-0-3Guitar G chord diagram
Guitar D chord diagram Fingering: x-x-0-2-3-2Guitar D chord diagram

To move from G to D:

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

This transition appears in the chorus, played 24 times.

G to D

2. D → C chord transition

Guitar D chord diagram Fingering: x-x-0-2-3-2Guitar D chord diagram
Guitar C chord diagram Fingering: x-3-2-0-1-0Guitar C chord diagram

Here's how to move from D to C:

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

This transition appears in the chorus, played 14 times.

D to C

3. C → G chord transition

Guitar C chord diagram Fingering: x-3-2-0-1-0Guitar C chord diagram
Guitar G chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-0-0-0-3Guitar G chord diagram

Here's how to move from C to G:

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

This transition appears in the chorus, played 32 times.

C to G

Mighty Quinn chord transition analysis

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

  • Mighty Quinn includes 98 chord transitions, 3 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0.03% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
  • Mighty Quinn contains 3 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
  • These transition patterns show how Mighty Quinn 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%
    • G → D: 24%
    After C, the most likely next chords across Chordier are G (35%), F (16%), and D (11%).
    • C → G: 35%
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