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Key: Db major•
Verse 1
C
C

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When you're with another

man inside another home
F
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Do you adapt to the walls?
C
C

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Do you adapt to the walls?

I found the newspaper thumbin'

my hands through

Doing another dance, doing what I could
F
F

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With it don't,
C
C

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you gotta leave me alone
G
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F
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C
C

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And I wondered if you still lived at home
Dm
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F
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Yeah, I wondered if you
G
G

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C
C

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still lived at home
Verse 2
C
C

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What do you think you'd have done

Without a colder beer
F
F

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A fresh pack of zigs and zags
C
C

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Lighting another fag
G
G

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F
F

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I was hungover and you
C
C

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G
G

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would come hang over
F
F

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I was hungover and you
C
C

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would come hang over
G
G

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F
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C
C

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And stop a biblical fire
Verse 3

C
C

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You and your dad,
F
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C

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what a tragic mishap
G
G

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F
F

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C
C

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When a man loves drink more than blood
F
F

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G
G

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And I pace my room for an hour or two
Am
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G

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F
F

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every day since 2001
G
G

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C
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And I think that I talk too much
Outro 1
F
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G
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Chords

  • C

  • F

  • G

  • Dm

  • Am

Capo: 1

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of 42 by Bad Books is Db major.

The primary chords used in 42 are Db, Gb, Ab, Ebm, Bbm.

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

Yes, this version uses open chords like Db, Gb, Ab, Ebm, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of 42 is approximately 78 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of 42 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 42. 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 Bad Books.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add 42 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 42 by Bad Books on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.