Difficulty
Intermediate πͺ
Rate for accuracy
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Tuning: E A D G B E
Verse 1:
G
Doctor, doctor, give me a sleeping potion
Bm
For I cannot close my eyes
G
Father, father, cover me with devotion
Bm
For I can't tell lies
Chorus:
E Bm
Looking for a room
E Bm
I'm just looking for a room
A G
I'm not looking for a greater truth
D E
I'm just looking for a room
Verse 2:
G
Lawyer, lawyer, I cannot pay you
Bm
And all the windows have eyes
G
Solicitor, I'll sign anything
Bm
For a room of my own size
Chorus:
E Bm
Looking for a room
E Bm
I'm just looking for a room
A G
I'm [ ] and the streets are paved with [ ]
D E
I'm just looking for a room
A G D E
Bridge:
E
No call for a phone
C#m
Just spending [ ] on my own
E
My only [ ] are papers
C#m
Bits of sweet and sour papers
E C#m
In [ ] I [ ]
E C#m
In [ ] I [ ]
G G
Verse 3:
G
Beggar, beggar, tell me your secret
Bm
For all I ever say is "please"
G
Rain whips out in the open
Bm
And I need some release
Chorus:
E Bm
Looking for a room
E Bm
I'm just looking for a room
A G
The cats have got my tongue, I'm in the [ ] house this week
D E
Well, just give me a room without any leaks
Outro:
E
[ ]
C#m
We need some relief
E
If I had no [ ]
C#m
Then you are the thief
E
Then you are the thief
C#m
Then you are the thief
E C#m
G
Then you are the thief
Song History
Published: April 16, 2026
Last Updated: April 16, 2026