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1963 - 94 chords by
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Key: Eb major•
Intro 1
G
G

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D
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D
D

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Verse 1
G
G

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It was January, 1963
A
A

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D
D

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When Johnny came home

with a gift for me
G
G

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He said I bought it for you

because I love you
A
A

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D
D

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And I bought it for you

cause it's your birthday too
G
G

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He was so very nice, he was so very kind
D
D

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G
G

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To think of me at this point in time

I used to think of him,
D
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he used to think of me
Bm
Bm
2

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He told me to close my eyes
A
A

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My gift would be a great surprise
G
G

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But I saw tears were in his eyes
F#m
F#m
2

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He never meant to hurt me, oh God
Bm
Bm
2

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Em
Em

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Johnny, don't point that gun at me
F#m
F#m
2

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There's so many ways

our lives have changed
Bm
Bm
2

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G
G

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But please, I beg, don't do this to me
Bm
Bm
2

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Johnny, I don't mind
Em
Em

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that gun and me
F#m
F#m
2

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Can I save my life at any price?
Bm
Bm
2

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G
G

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D
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For God's sake, won't you listen to me?
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G

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I know he was ashamed

that he had took a life
A
A

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D
D

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D

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Johnny came home with another wife
G
G

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And he often remembered

how it used to be
D
D

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Before that special occasion

1963
G
G

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There's too many ways

that you could kill someone
D
D

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Like in a love affair
G
G

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When the love has gone

He used to think of her,
D
D

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she used to think of him
Bm
Bm
2

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He told me to close my eyes
A
A

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My guilt would be a great surprise
G
G

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I saw sins were in his eyes
F#m
F#m
2

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He never meant to hurt me, oh God
Bm
Bm
2

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Johnny, don't point
Em
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that gun at me
F#m
F#m
2

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There's so many ways

our lives have changed
Bm
Bm
2

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But please, I beg,
G
G

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don't do this to me
Bm
Bm
2

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Em
Em

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Johnny, you keep on using me
F#m
F#m
2

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Can I change my life for any price?

Oh Johnny,
Bm
Bm
2

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G
G

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won't you listen to me?
Bm
Bm
2

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You don't need to close my eyes
A
A

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My gift would be a great surprise
G
G

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I saw hatred in his eyes
F#m
F#m
2

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But he nev er meant to hurt me
Bm
Bm
2

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Oh God, Johnny
Em
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I don't want that on me
F#m
F#m
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There's so many ways our lives
Bm
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But please, I beg,
G
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don't do this to me
Bm
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Em
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Johnny, you keep on using me
F#m
F#m
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Can I change my life for any price?
Bm
Bm
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Oh, Johnny, won't you leave

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • G

  • D

  • A

  • Bm

    2

  • F#m

    2

  • Em

Capo: 1

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of 1963 - 94 by New Order is Eb major.

The primary chords used in 1963 - 94 are Ab, Eb, Bb, Cm, Gm, Fm.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 1 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like Ab, Eb, Bb, Cm, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of 1963 - 94 is approximately 125 beats per minute.

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