Difficulty
Intermediate
Rate for accuracy
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Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)
π€ Intro:
Bb F C Bb F C
Bb F C Bb F C
Bb F C Bb F C
Bb F C
C G Ab C D Eb D Bb
π€ Verse:
Bb F C Bb F C Bb F C
What can I hear? Who can I see?
Bb F C Ab B
What's this I fear that's followin' me?
Bb F C Bb F C Bb F C
It's getting louder, it's coming near
Bb F C Ab B
I can not stand it, I'm gettin' outta here
π€ Chorus:
Ab G Bb
You'd better beware now
Ab G Bb
You'd better take care now
Ab G Bb
The street of the sinner
Ab G Bb
So you'll never be a winner
π€ Interlude:
Bb F C Bb F C
Bb F C Bb F C
Bb F C Bb F C
Bb F C
C G Ab C D Eb D Bb
π€ Verse 2:
Bb F C Bb F C Bb F C
The rain is falling around my feet
Bb F C Ab B
The night is calling on this well-lit street
Bb F C Bb F C Bb F C
People in doorways just stand and stare
Bb F C Ab B
Castaway shadows that really aren't there
π€ Chorus 2:
Ab G Bb
You'd better beware now
Ab G Bb
You'd better take care now
Ab G Bb
The street of the sinner
Ab G Bb
So you'll never be a winner
π€ Interlude:
C G C Bb
C G C Bb
C G C Bb
C G C Bb
π€ Solo:
C G C Bb
C G C Bb
C G C Bb
C G C Bb
π€ Interlude:
Bb F C Bb F C
Bb F C Bb F C
Bb F C Bb F C
Bb F C
C G Ab C D Eb D Bb
π€ Verse 3:
Bb F C Bb F C Bb F C
What can I hear? Who can I see?
Bb F C Ab B
What's this I fear that's followin' me?
Bb F C Bb F C Bb F C
It's getting louder, it's coming near
Bb F C Ab B
I can not stand it, I'm gettin' outta here
π€ Chorus 3:
Ab G Bb
You'd better beware now
Ab G Bb
You'd better take care now
Ab G Bb
The street of the sinner
Ab G Bb
So you'll never be a winner
Ountro:
Bb F C Bb F C
Bb F C Bb F C
Bb F C Bb F C
Bb F C
C G Ab C D Eb D Bb
Bb F C Bb F C
Bb F C Bb F C
Bb F C Bb F C
Bb F C
C G Ab C D Eb D Bb
Ab Bb C
On heat street
Song History
Published: April 28, 2021
Last Updated: September 10, 2025