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EADGBEXX D
EADGBEX A
EADGBE G
EADGBE C
EADGBE F
EADGBE G7
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Beautiful Noise Neil Diamond

 Neil Diamond’s "Beautiful Noise" is a classic, upbeat song known for its catchy melody and inviting rhythm. The original features a full band, but it can be easily adapted for solo acoustic guitar, making it a great choice for beginners.

Chords

The song uses basic open chords: D, A, G, C, F, and G7.
If F is difficult, try the easier F major 7 (xx3210) as a substitute.

Strumming Pattern

A steady, relaxed strumming pattern works well:
Down, down-up, up-down-up (D D-U U-D-U)
Keep your strumming hand moving smoothly to maintain the song’s lively feel.
Practice slowly, then increase speed as you get comfortable.

Chord Transitions

Watch for these transitions:

  • D to A (verse): Move index and middle fingers together.
  • G to C or C to G (chorus): Pivot your ring finger as an anchor.
  • G to G7 (verse/outro): Slide your index finger down one string.

Practice these changes in isolation if you find them tricky.

Tips for Beginners

Count in 4s; most lines use one chord per measure.
Mute unwanted strings for cleaner sound, especially on F and G7.
Listen to the original for rhythm reference.
Sing along to help with timing and chord changes.

Enjoy bringing out the “beautiful noise” from your guitar!

EADGBEXX D
EADGBEX A
EADGBE G
EADGBE C
EADGBE F
EADGBE G7
Intro
D D D D
Verse 1
What a beautiful noise, comin' up from theA street
Got a beautiful sound, it's got a beautifulD beat
It's a beautiful noise, goin' on everyA where
Like the clickety-clack of a train on a track it's got a rhythm toD spare
 Chorus 1
It's a beautifulG noise. And it's a sound that IC love
And it fits me asF well, as a hand in aG glove. Yes it does, yes it does
 Verse 2
What a beautifulC noise, comin' up from theG park
It's the song of theG7 kids, and it plays untilC dark
It's the song of the cars, on their furiousG flights
But there's even romance in the way that they dance to the beat of theC lights
 Chorus 2
It's a beautifulF noise. And it's a sound that IG love
And it fits me asF good. Like a hand in aG glove
Yes it does, yes it does. What a beautifulC noise
C G G C
Verse 3
It's a beautiful noise, made of joy and ofG strife
Like a symphony played by the passing parade it's the music ofC life
 Chorus 3
It's a beautifulF noise. And it's a sound that IG love
And it makes me feelF good, just like a hand in aG glove. Yes it does, yes it does
 Outro
What a beautifulC noise, comin' into myG room
And it's beggin' forG7 me, just to give it aC tune
C G C
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