Bruce Springsteen - 57 Channels (And Nothin' On): Guitar Chords

Learn to play '57 Channels (And Nothin' On)' on your guitar with our detailed chord guide and lyrics. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.

Learn 57 Channels (And Nothin' On) Guitar Chords and Lyrics by Bruce Springsteen

This section will guide you through each part of the song, providing the guitar chords placed directly above the lyrics for easy playing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, these elements will help you perform '57 Channels (And Nothin' On)' smoothly on your guitar.

Dm
I bought a bourgeoise house in the Hollywood hills

With a truckload of hundred thousand dollar bills

Man came by to hook up my cable TV

We settled in for the night my baby and me
             Am                     G
We switched 'round and 'round 'til half-past dawn:
          Dm
There was fifty-seven channels and nothin' on

Chorus:
Dm
Fifty-seven channels and nothin' on
Fifty-seven channels and nothin' on
‎
Well now home entertainment was my baby's wish
So I hopped into town for a satellite dish
I tied it to the top of my Japanese car
I came home and I pointed it out into the stars
A message came back from the great beyond:
There's fifty-seven channels and nothin' on

Chorus

Dm               G
Well we might'a made some friends with some
billionaires
            Dm
We might'a got all nice and friendly
if we'd made it upstairs
      Am                          G
All I got was a note that said, "Bye-bye, John
            Dm
Our love's fifty-seven channels and nothin' on,"
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Chorus

So I bought a .44 magnum, it was solid steel cast
And in the blessed name of Elvis well
I just let it blast
‎'Til my TV lay in pieces there at my feet
And they busted me for disturbin' the almighty peace
Judge said, "What you got in your defense son?"
‎"Fifty-seven channels and nothin' on,"

Chorus

Am
I can see by your eyes, friend,
you're just about gone

Chorus - x2

Fifty-seven channels and nothin' on

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Guitar Chord Diagrams

Am

Guitar chord Am

Dm

Guitar chord Dm

G

Guitar chord G

Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably.

If you are also interested in learning how to play '57 Channels (And Nothin' On)' on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for '57 Channels (And Nothin' On)' by Bruce Springsteen.

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