Settle Down
View chords used in this chart
CAPO: 2
Intro: C E7 A Dm G C G
verse 1
C E7 A F A Dm
I'm goin' down that highway, goin' to another town.
C A F G C
Baby when I find what I'm looking for, well then maybe I'll settle down
[Refrão]
C F C F C
Why don't you help me brother, I'm a stranger in your town
C F C D G C
Why don't you help me brother, and maybe I'll settle down
verse 2
C E7 A F A Dm
I worked my way from Boston to the San Francisco Bay
C A F G C
Baby what I was looking for, I couldn't find along the way
[Refrão]
C F C F C
Why don't you help me brother, I'm a stranger in your town
C F C D G C
Why don't you help me brother, and maybe I'll settle down
verse 3
C E7 A F A Dm
I've never been contented no matter where I roam
C A F G C
It ain't no fun to see a setting sun when you're far away from home
[Refrão]
C F C F C
Why don't you help me brother, I'm a stranger in your town
C F C D G C
Why don't you help me brother, and maybe I'll settle down
C F C F C
Why don't you help me brother, I'm a stranger in your town
C F C D G C
Why don't you help me brother, and maybe I'll settle down
How to play Settle Down
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 C. 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.