Paulo Nutini - Pencil Full Of Lead Chords

ChordsD, G, A7

Strumming↓-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑

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

DIgotasheetformybed,

DAndapillowformyhead

DIgotapencilfulloflead,

DAndsomewaterformythroat

I’vegotGbuttonsformycoat;andsailsonmyboat

DSomuchmorethanIneededbefore

A7IgotmoneyinthemeterandaGtwobarheater

DNowit’sgettinghotter;ohit’sonlygettingsweeter

DIgotlegsonmychairsandaheadfullofhair

Potandapan,andsomeshoesonmyfeet;

GIgotashelffullofbooksandmostofmyteeth

DAfewpairsofsocksandadoorwithalock

A7IgotfoodinmybellyandaGlicenseformytelly

AndDnothing’sgoingtobringmedown

DButbestofall(bestofall),I’vegotmybaby

GButbestofall(bestofall),I’vegotmybaby

She’sA7mightyfineandsaysGshe’sallmine

AndDnothing’sgoingtobringmedown

DIgotaniceguitarandtyresonmycar

Igotmostofthemeans;andscriptsforthescenes

GI’moutandabout,soI’minwithashout

IgotaDfairbitofchatbutbetterthanthat

A7FoodinmybellyandaGlicenseformytelly

AndDnothing’sgoingtobringme A7down

DNothing’sgoingtobringmedown

DButbestofall(bestofall),I’vegotmybaby

GButbestofall(bestofall),I’vegotmybaby

She’sA7mightyfineandsaysGshe’sallmine

AndDnothing’sgoingtobringmedown

DNottoday,no,no…

ArtistPaulo Nutini

AlbumSunny Side Up

GenresPop, Pop Rock, Rock

Year2009

KeyD

DifficultyEasy

How to play Pencil Full Of Lead on Guitar (Step-by-step)

Paulo Nutini - Pencil Full Of Lead 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.

Pencil Full Of Lead uses these transitions most often: G → D (8), A7 → G (5), and D → G (5). 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 D - G chord transition.

1. D → G chord transition

Switching from D to G:

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

This transition appears in the verse, played 5 times.

2. D → A7 chord transition

Switching from D to A7:

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

This transition appears in the verse, played 4 times.

3. A7 → G chord transition

Switching from A7 to G:

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

This transition appears in the verse, played 5 times.

Pencil Full Of Lead chord transition analysis

A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Pencil Full Of Lead.

Pencil Full Of Lead includes 25 chord transitions, 3 of them unique.
These transitions represent 0.01% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
Pencil Full Of Lead contains 1 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
These transition patterns show how Pencil Full Of Lead connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.
After D, the most likely next chords across Chordier are G (29%), A (17%), and Em (17%).
- D → G: 29%
- D → A7: 1%
After G, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (25%), D (24%), and Am (13%).
- G → D: 24%
- G → A7: 1%