Intro/Verses This song sounds better when its chords are strummed by using your thummb and forefinger. H H H Q Q H H H H e- | --3-----2--- | ---0--------- | --0---2--- | --2---3---- | B- | --5-----0--- | ---0----1-0-- | --0---1--- | --4---0---- | G- | --4-----2--- | ---0----2-2-- | --0---2--- | --2---0---- | D- | --5-----0--- | ---2----1-1-- | --2---1--- | --4---1---- | A- | ------------ | ---3----2-2-- | --2------- | ------2---- | E- | ------------ | ------------- | --0------- | ----------- | H H H Q Q H H W e- | --0-----2--- | ---0--------- | --0---0--- | --0--------- | B- | --0-----0--- | ---0----1-0-- | --0---1--- | --0--------- | G- | --0-----2--- | ---0----2-2-- | --0---2--- | --0--------- | D- | --2-----0--- | ---2----1-1-- | --2---2--- | --2--------- | A- | --2--------- | ---3----2-2-- | --2------- | --2--------- | E- | --0--------- | ------------- | --0------- | --0--------- | Right before the chorus begins, strum the twelfth fret harmonics to give the song a smooth transition It would go as follows (Last Measure of Verse) H Q Q e- | -0---------------------- | B- | -0---------------------- | G- | -0---------------------- | D- | -2---------------------- | A- | -2---------------------- | E- | -0---------------12\---- | Chorus: Chorus contains three chords, G, Bb, and C. Each chord is strummed for a measure in standard 4/4 count. Here's how the chords would match up with the lyrics. G5 You Just slip out the back, Jack Bb5 Make a new plan, Stan C5 You don't need to be coy, Roy G5 Just get yourself free G5 Hop on the bus, Gus Bb5 You don't need to discuss much C5 Just drop off the key, Lee G5 And get yourself free And that is how you play Paul Simon's 1975 song, 50 Ways to Leave Your Lover