Dont Talk To Strangers
View chords used in this chart
[Intro: ]
rhythm guitar {6X; first 2X alone}:
D8 {xx07xx}
/ / / / / / / /
electric 12-string (quintessential 1965 folk-rock riff borrowed
from the Byrds' "The Bells Of Rhymney)
{2X; continues w/variations into verses}
v v v v v v v v
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Verse 1:
D F Am D
Follow your lone beaten path
D F Am D
Wander where you can't be grabbed
A Bm
Be aware of hidden dangers
A Bm E A
And don't you go talkin' to strangers
D {w/12-string riff, 2X}
Babe...
Verse 2:
Travel on the midnight road
Ramble where the winds don't blow
Be aware of hidden dangers
And don't you dare go unto strangers
Babe...
Bridge:
D A D
In these raging days and nights
G F# G F#
Look upon what's black and white
A G A
And don't you go talkin' to strangers
D
Babe...
Verse 3:
Take leave of what's behind you
Go where no-one will find you
Be aware of hidden dangers
And don't you go runnin' to strangers
Babe...
Coda:
D {w/12-string riff, 2X}
Babe...
D {w/12-string riff, 1X; end cold on D
Babe...
-- another ace 60's tab from Andrew Rogers
How to play Dont Talk To Strangers
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D8. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.