A New England original guitar chords by
Billy Bragg

1983•Rock•614 views•

Key: F major•

Intro 1

F

F

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F

F

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Verse 1

F

F

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I was twenty one years

when I wrote this song

C

C

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Dm

Dm

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I'm twenty two now, but I won't be for long

Bb

Bb

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F

F

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People ask when will you grow up to be a man

C

C

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But all the girls I loved at school

Bb

Bb

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F

F

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Are al_ ready pushing prams

I loved you then as I love you still

C

C

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Though I put you on a pedestal

Dm

Dm

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They put you on the pill

Bb

Bb

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F

F

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I don't feel bad about letting you go

C

C

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Bb

Bb

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I just feel sad about letting you know

Chorus 1

Bb

Bb

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F/A

F/A

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F

F

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I don't want to change the world

Dm

Dm

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I'm not looking for a new England

Bb

Bb

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Am

Am

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C

C

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I'm just looking for another girl

Bb

Bb

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F/A

F/A

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F

F

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I don't want to change the world

Dm

Dm

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I'm not looking for a new England

Bb

Bb

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C

C

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F

F

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I'm just looking for an_ other girl

Verse 2

F

F

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I loved the words you wrote to me

C

C

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Dm

Dm

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But that was bloody yesterday

Bb

Bb

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F

F

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I can't survive on what you send

C

C

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Bb

Bb

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F

F

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Every time you need a friend

I saw two shooting stars last night

C

C

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I wished on them,

Dm

Dm

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but they were only satellites

Bb

Bb

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F

F

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Is it wrong to wish on space hardware

C

C

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Bb

Bb

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I wish, I wish, I wish you'd care

Chorus 2

Bb

Bb

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F/A

F/A

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F

F

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I don't want to change the world

Dm

Dm

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I'm not looking for a new England

Bb

Bb

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Am

Am

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C

C

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I'm just looking for another girl

Bb

Bb

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F/A

F/A

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F

F

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I don't want to change the world

Dm

Dm

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I'm not looking for a new England

Bb

Bb

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C

C

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F

F

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I'm just looking for an_ other girl

Bb

Bb

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C

C

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Looking for an_ other girl

Outro 1

F

F

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Bb

Bb

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C

C

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F

F

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Looking for an_ other girl

Bb

Bb

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C

C

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F

F

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Looking for an_ other girl

Bb

Bb

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C

C

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Bb

Bb

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C

C

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Bb

Bb

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C

C

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Bb

Bb

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C

C

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F

F

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Fmaj7

Fmaj7

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Chords

F
C
Dm
Bb
F/A
Am
Fmaj7

Capo: No capo

Transpose: 0

0

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of A New England?

The original key of A New England by Billy Bragg is F major.

What are the main chords for A New England?

The primary chords used in A New England are F, C, Dm, Bb, F/A, Am.

Do I need a capo to play A New England?

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 5 fret.

Is A New England beginner-friendly on guitar?

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

Are there official chords for A New England?

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 New England?

The tempo of A New England is approximately 84 beats per minute.

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