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Don't Pass Me By

The Beatles

03:50

CmajGmajFmaj

How to play Don't Pass Me By on guitar

Don't Pass Me By by The Beatles uses 3 chords: Cmaj, Gmaj, Fmaj. It's a beginner-friendly song — great for guitarists at any level.

DifficultyBeginner
Duration03:50
Chords3
CmajI listen for your footsteps comin'Gmajup the drive.FmajI listen for your footsteps but they don't arrive.GmajWaiting for your knock, dear, on my old front door. I don'tFmajhear it. Does it mean you don't love meCmajanymore? I hear the clockCmaja-ticking on theCmajmantle shelf.FmajSee theFmajhands a-moving, but I'm by myself.GmajI wonder where you are tonight, and why I'm by myself. IFmajdon't see you. Does it mean you don't love meCmajanymore? Don't pass me by, don't make me cry, don't make me blue. 'Cause youFmajknow, darling, I love only you. You'll neverCmajknow it hurt me so. I'll hate to see you go. Don't passGmajme by. Don't makeFmajme cry.CmajI'm sorry that I doubted you, I was so unfair.FmajYou were in a car crash, and you lost your hair.GmajYou said that you would be late, about an hour or two. IFmajsaid, "That's all right. I'm waiting here, just waiting to hear
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What chords are in Don't Pass Me By by The Beatles?

Don't Pass Me By by The Beatles uses 3 chords: Cmaj, Gmaj, Fmaj. With just 3 chords, it's one of the more approachable songs to learn on guitar.

Do I need a capo to play Don't Pass Me By by The Beatles?

A capo on fret 3 is the most popular way to play Don't Pass Me By. It converts the chord shapes into more beginner-friendly open positions — with the capo on fret 3, you'd play Amaj, Emaj, Dmaj, which is the easiest way to play the song. You can also play it without a capo using the original chord shapes. To play the full arrangement with a capo or customize it to your preferences, download the Strum app.

Is Don't Pass Me By hard to play on guitar?

Don't Pass Me By is one of the easiest songs you can learn on guitar. With 3 chords (Cmaj, Gmaj, Fmaj), even beginners can get a handle on it with consistent practice. Focus on smooth chord transitions and keeping a steady strumming rhythm.

Can a beginner play Don't Pass Me By on guitar?

Yes — Don't Pass Me By is a great beginner guitar song. It only uses 3 chords, keeping the arrangement accessible while you're still building technique. Practice each chord shape on its own before working on transitions between them.

How long is Don't Pass Me By by The Beatles?

Don't Pass Me By by The Beatles is 03:50 long. The full guitar chord arrangement covers the complete song — verses, chorus, and any bridge or outro sections.

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