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A Design for Life original guitar chords by
Manic Street Preachers
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Key: C major•
Intro 1
Cmaj7
Cmaj7

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Cmaj7
Cmaj7

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Verse 1
Cmaj7
Cmaj7

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Libraries gave us power
Dm7
Dm7

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Then work came and made us free
G7
G7

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What price now
Ebmaj7
Ebmaj7

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Dm7b5
Dm7b5

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C
C

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For a shallow piece of digni_ ty
Verse 2
Cmaj7
Cmaj7

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I wish I had a bottle
Dm7
Dm7

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Right here in my dirty face
G7
G7

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To wear the scars
Ebmaj7
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Dm7b5
Dm7b5

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C
C

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To show from where I came
Chorus 1
Dm7
Dm7

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G
G

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We don't talk a_ bout love
Dm7
Dm7

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G
G

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We only wanna get drunk
Em7
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Am
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And we are not al_ lowed to spend
F
F

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As we are told that this is the end
Am
Am

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F
F

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A design for life
Am
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F
F

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A design for life
Am
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F
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A design for life
Fadd9
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C
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A design for life
Verse 3
Cmaj7
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I wish I had a bottle
Dm7
Dm7

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Right here in my pretty face
G7
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To wear the scars
Ebmaj7
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Dm7b5
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C
C

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To show from where I came
Chorus 2
Dm7
Dm7

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G
G

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We don't talk a_ bout love
Dm7
Dm7

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G
G

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We only wanna get drunk
Em7
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Am
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And we are not al_ lowed to spend
F
F

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As we are told that this is the end
Am
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F
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A design for life
Am
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F
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A design for life
Am
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F
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A design for life
Fadd9
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A design for
Solo 1
C
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Dm7
Dm7

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Dm7
Dm7

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(life)
G
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Ebmaj7
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Dm7b5
Dm7b5

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Cmaj7
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Cmaj7
Cmaj7

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Chorus 3
Dm7
Dm7

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G
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We don't talk a_ bout love
Dm7
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G
G

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We only wanna get drunk
Em7
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Am
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And we are not al_ lowed to spend
F
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As we are told that this is the end
Am
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F
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A design for life
Am
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Am
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F
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Fadd9
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A design for

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Chords

  • Cmaj7

  • Dm7

  • G7

  • Ebmaj7

  • Dm7b5

  • C

  • G

  • Em7

  • Am

  • F

  • Fadd9

Capo: No capo

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of A Design for Life?

The original key of A Design for Life by Manic Street Preachers is C major.

What are the main chords for A Design for Life?

The primary chords used in A Design for Life are C, Dm, G, Eb, Fm, Em.

Do I need a capo to play A Design for Life?

No capo is required for this song.

Is A Design for Life beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like C, Dm, G, Eb, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

Are there official chords for A Design for Life?

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

What is the tempo (BPM) of A Design for Life?

The tempo of A Design for Life is approximately 132 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for A Design for Life?

You can easily change the key of A Design for Life using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

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Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for A Design for Life. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Is there a tuner available for A Design for Life?

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