Stuck in the Middle with You

The Song – Stuck in the Middle with You

What an awesome song this is. You can definitely play this one quick with a band, or you can play it solo. One thing I do, is I do a palm mute in the main rhythm to give the song a percussive sound when I play it solo or in an acoustic duo. Nice slide piece in this too for a second guitarist.

Disclaimer – The Chords are placed as a reminder and suggestion, and DO NOT reflect when to make the changes. You will have to play along with the song in order to find the correct placement. Memorizing the progression so you do not need to know the chords is best.

 

Song Key – D

The Progression

 

Main Verse – Well I don’t know why I came here tonight….
Position	I	IV
Chord	D	G
Pre-Chorus – Clowns to the left of me….
Position	V	–	IV	I
Chord	A	C	G	D
Main Verse – Well you started out with nothing ….
Position	V	–	IV	I	V
Chord	G7	D	G	D	A

Note the A is what the “Please….” part is sung over.

Cool Tips:

The song is played with a G7 as I was taught. Replacing the G chord and the A chord with 7th’s create interesting voicings. Definitely worth experimenting with!

 

The Song

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Stealers Wheel – Stuck in the Middle with You
D
Well I don’t know why I came here tonight
I got the feeling that something ain’t right
G
I’m so scared in case I fall off my chair
D
And I’m wondering how I’ll get down the stairs
A
Clowns to the left of me
C G D
Jokers to the right, here I am
Stuck in the middle with you

Yes I’m stuck in the middle with you
And I’m wondering what it is I should do

It’s so hard to keep this smile from my face
Losing control, yeah, I’m all over the place

[PRE- CHORUS]

CHORUS
G7
Well you started out with nothing and you’re proud that you’re a
D
Self made man
G7
And your friends, they all come crawlin, slap you on the back and D A7
Please…. Please…..
2 count interlude

Third Verse:
Trying to make some sense of it all
But I can see that it makes no sense at all
Is it cool to go to sleep on the floor
Cause I don’t think that I can take anymore
Clowns…

[PRE CHORUS]
(Intrumental Verse)
[CHORUS]
2 count interlude
(Repeat first verse)

[Outro]
Yes I am stuck in the middle with you
Here I am
Stuck in the middle with you

Chords used in this song