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1996 original guitar chords by
The Wombats
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2011•Alternative•109 views•
Key: G# minor•
Intro 1
E
E

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G#m
G#m
4

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F#
F#
2

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E
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G#m
G#m
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F#
F#
2

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E
E

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Verse 1
G#m
G#m
4

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I had no cares in the 1990s
F#
F#
2

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I knew of no downfalls
E
E

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Though war was breaking out
G#m
G#m
4

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all around me
F#
F#
2

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My concerns were with prank calls
E
E

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Pre-chorus 1

She kissed me on the cheek,

she kissed me on the cheek
G#m
G#m
4

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F#
F#
2

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Right in front of the older kids
E
E

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B
B
2

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When our self-belief, our self-belief
G#m
G#m
4

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C#5
C#5
4

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Wasn't scarred by the modern itch
Chorus 1

'Cause now it feels like
E
E

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B
B
2

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G#m
G#m
4

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We kiss with one eye on our TV set
F#
F#
2

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E
E

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And the more I give, the less I get
B
B
2

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Needing fairground rides
G#m
G#m
4

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just to spark a smile
F#
F#
2

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There's little here to miss
E
E

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B
B
2

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Bring back nineteen ninety six
G#m
G#m
4

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F#
F#
2

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Bring back nineteen ninety six
E
E

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So hard to beat those teenage kicks
B
B
2

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G#m
G#m
4

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F#
F#
2

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Bring back nineteen ninety six
Interlude 1
E
E

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G#m
G#m
4

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B/F#
B/F#
2

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B
B
2

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D#m7
D#m7
6

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Verse 2
E
E

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G#m
G#m
4

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We were cloning sheep in the 1990s
F#
F#
2

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We were building tele scopes
E
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And sugar filled the whole
G#m
G#m
4

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of my body
F#
F#
2

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As I urged it on to grow
E
E

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Pre-chorus 2

I kissed her on the cheek,

I kissed her on the cheek
G#m
G#m
4

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F#
F#
2

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Just to impress the older kids
E
E

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B
B
2

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But my self-belief, my self-belief
G#m
G#m
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C#
C#
4

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Wasn't lost in the modern glitch
Chorus 2

'Cause now it feels like
E
E

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B
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2

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G#m
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We kiss with one eye on our TV set
F#
F#
2

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E
E

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And the more I give, the less I get
B
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2

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Needing fairground rides
G#m
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just to spark a smile
F#
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There's little here to miss
E
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B
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2

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Bring back nineteen ninety six
G#m
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C#
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Bring back nineteen ninety six
Bridge 1
E
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B
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2

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Stop talking, stop talking
G#m
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C#
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I need a lover, not a friend tonight
E
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B
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2

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I'm leaving, I'm leaving
G#m
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4

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C#
C#
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I'm not cut out for the modern life
E
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Outro 1
G#m
G#m
4

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D#m7
D#m7
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E
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G#m
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B
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2

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D#m7
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E
E

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I'll never beat those teenage kicks
G#m
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B
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D#m7
D#m7
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E
E

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I'll never beat those teenage kicks
B
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2

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G#m
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D#m7
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E
E

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I'll never beat those teenage kicks
B
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2

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G#m
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D#m7
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E
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Bring back nineteen ninety six
B
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G#m
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D#m7
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E
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B
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G#m
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D#m7
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • E

  • G#m

    4

  • F#

    2

  • B

    2

  • C#5

    4

  • B/F#

    2

  • D#m7

    6

  • C#

    4

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of 1996 by The Wombats is G# minor.

The primary chords used in 1996 are E, G#m, F#, B, C#, D#m.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 4 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like E, G#m, F#, B, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

If the simplified chords are too easy, you can visit the original chords page for a more advanced arrangement.

The tempo of 1996 is approximately 106 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of 1996 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 1996. 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 The Wombats.

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