A Miner's Life chords by
Billy Bragg

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Key: B major•

Verse 1

B

B

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A miner's life is like a sailor on board

E

E

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B

B

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F#

F#

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a ship to cross the waves

B

B

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F#

F#

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G#m

G#m

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Every day his life's in danger,

C#m

C#m

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F#

F#

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many ventures being brave

B

B

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Watch the rocks, they're falling daily,

E

E

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B

B

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F#

F#

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careless miners always fail

B

B

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F#

F#

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G#m

G#m

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Keep your hand upon your wages

E

E

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F#

F#

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B

B

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and your eye upon the scale

Verse 2

E

E

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B

B

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Union miners, stand to_ gether

F#

F#

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Do not heed the Coal Board's tales

B

B

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F#

F#

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G#m

G#m

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Keep your hand upon your wages

B

B

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F#

F#

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And your eye upon

the scale

E

E

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Verse 3

B

B

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F#

F#

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B

B

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You've been docked and docked again, boys,

C#m

C#m

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E

E

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B

B

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F#

F#

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you've been load_ ing three to one

B

B

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F#

F#

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G#m

G#m

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What's the use in all your working

C#m

C#m

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F#

F#

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when your mining days are done?

B

B

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Worn out shoes and worn out miners,

E

E

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B

B

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blackened lungs and faces pale

F#

F#

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B

B

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F#

F#

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G#m

G#m

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Oh keep your hand upon your wages

E

E

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F#

F#

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B

B

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and your eye upon the scale

Verse 4

E

E

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B

B

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Union miners, stand together

F#

F#

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Do not heed the Coal Board's tales

B

B

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F#

F#

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G#m

G#m

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Keep your hand upon your wages

B

B

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F#

F#

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And your eye upon the scale

E

E

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Verse 5

B

B

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F#

F#

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B

B

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In con_ clusion, bear in memory,

E

E

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B

B

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F#

F#

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keep this watchword in your mind

B

B

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F#

F#

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G#m

G#m

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Worker's strength cannot be broken

C#m

C#m

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F#

F#

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when in unions we com_ bine

B

B

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Stand up tall and stand together,

E

E

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B

B

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F#

F#

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vic_ tory for you pre_ _ vails

B

B

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F#

F#

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G#m

G#m

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Oh keep your hands upon your wages and

E

E

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F#

F#

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B

B

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G#m

G#m

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B

B

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your eye upon the scale

Verse 6

E

E

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B

B

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Union miners, stand together

F#

F#

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Do not heed the Coal Board's tales

B

B

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F#

F#

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G#m

G#m

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Keep your hand upon your wages

E

E

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F#

F#

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B

B

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And your eye upon the scale

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Chords

B
E
F#
G#m
C#m

Capo: 4

Transpose: 0

0

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of A Miner's Life?

The original key of A Miner's Life by Billy Bragg is B major.

What are the main chords for A Miner's Life?

The primary chords used in A Miner's Life are B, E, F#, G#m, C#m.

Do I need a capo to play A Miner's Life?

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

Is A Miner's Life beginner-friendly on guitar?

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

What is the tempo (BPM) of A Miner's Life?

The tempo of A Miner's Life is approximately 107 beats per minute.

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