The original key of Top of the hill by Tom waits is G minor.
The primary chords used in Top of the hill are Gm, G, Am, D, E, Bb.
To play in the original key, place your capo on the 3 fret.
Yes, this version uses open chords like Gm, G, Am, D, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.
The tempo of Top of the hill is approximately 154 beats per minute.
You can easily change the key of Top of the hill using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.
Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Top of the hill. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.
Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Tom waits.
Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Top of the hill to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.
You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for Top of the hill by Tom waits on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.