A Well Respected Man - The Kinks | Song Tabs

A Well Respected Man The Kinks

The Kinks’ original version of "A Well Respected Man" is a mid-tempo, acoustic-driven pop song from the 1960s. Its bright, steady rhythm and simple chord structure make it a great choice for beginner guitarists.

## Chords

C, Em, Am, G, F, D

All chords appear in open positions, which are beginner-friendly.
The F chord can be tricky; use the simplified version (xx3211) if the barre chord is too challenging.

## Strumming Pattern

Try a simple down, down-up, up-down-up (D DU UDU) pattern in 4/4 time. Focus on keeping the rhythm steady to match the song’s bouncy feel.

For a more authentic vibe, use light palm muting on the verses to mimic the original’s percussive sound.

## Chord Transitions

Most transitions are between C, Em, and Am, which are close together on the fretboard. Practice moving between these chords smoothly.

The chorus introduces F and D. Take extra time to practice switching from G to D and back to G.
For the outro, end on G for a clean finish.

## Additional Tips

Play along with the original recording to get a sense of timing.
Keep your strumming hand relaxed and let the pick glide over the strings.
Don’t rush—focus on accuracy over speed for cleaner chord changes.

With practice, you’ll be able to capture the upbeat, cheeky spirit of this classic song.

Intro

Verse 1

Cause heC gets upEm in theAm morning, and heC goes toEm work atAm nine,

And heC comes backEm home atAm five-thirty, gets theC same trainEm everyAm time,

Cause hisC world isEm built onAm punctualiC ty itEm neverAm fails.

Chorus

And he'sC oh soAm good, and he'sC oh soAm fine,

And he'sC oh soAm healthy, in hisC bodyG and hisAm mind.

He's aF well respectedEm man about town,F doing the best thingsG so conD servaG tively.

Verse 2

And hisC motherEm goes toAm meetings, while hisC fatherEm paws theAm maid.

And sheC stirs theEm tea withAm countenance, while disC cussingEm foreignAm trade.

And sheC passesEm looks asAm well as bills, atC everyEm suave youngAm man.

Chorus

Cause he'sC oh soAm good, and he'sC oh soAm fine,

And he'sC oh soAm healthy, in hisC bodyG and hisAm mind.

He's aF well respectedEm man about town,F doing the best thingsG so conD servaG tively.

Verse 3

And heC likes hisEm own backAm yard, and heC likes hisEm fags theAm best,

Cause he'sC betterEm than theAm rest, and hisC own sweatEm smells theAm best,

And heC hopes toEm grab hisAm father's loot, whenC paterEm passesAm on.

Chorus

Cause he'sC oh soAm good, and he'sC oh soAm fine,

And he'sC oh soAm healthy, in hisC bodyG and hisAm mind.

He's aF well respectedEm man about town,F doing the best thingsG so conD servaG tively.

Verse 4

And heC plays atEm stocks andAm shares, and heC goes toEm the reAm gatta,

And heC adores theEm girl nextAm door, cause he'sC dying toEm getAm at her,

But hisC motherEm knows theAm best about, theC matriEm monialAm stakes.

Outro

Cause he'sC oh soAm good, and he'sC oh soAm fine,

And he'sC oh soAm healthy, in hisC bodyG and hisAm mind.

He's aF well respectedEm man about town,F doing the best thingsG so conD servaG tively.G

Song Tabs

Other songs by The Kinks

Songs with the same chords: Am + C + D + Em + F + G

Other songs by The Kinks

Songs with the same chords: Am + C + D + Em + F + G