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A Song For The Sadness chords by
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Key: C major•
Intro 1
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Em
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Verse 1
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Memories
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are all we leave
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Fragments of lost melancholy
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Traces of a generation gone
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Tiny pieces of broken glass
Verse 2
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Em
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Sh- sh- sh- shining like golden glitter
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Looking up at the dying stars
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Unloved by all who pass this way
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I never really got a chance to say
Verse 3
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Like islands in the stream

That get washed away
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One more time in
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The ghetto you see
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I convinced myself

That I don't walk the line
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Am
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I've never deserted

By luck or by design
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Verse 4

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A song for the sadness
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To clear away the madness
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A song for the sadness
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A song for the sadness
Interlude 1
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Em
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Verse 5
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He made me with a true kindness
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That I still feel runs through my flesh
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Out of us time made such a mess
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I can't ignore and I must confess
Verse 6
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Like islands in the stream
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That get washed away
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One more time in
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The ghetto you see

I convinced myself
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That I have walked a line
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I've never deserted

By lack or by design
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Verse 7

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A song for the sadness
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To clean away the badness
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Dm
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A song for the sadness
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A song for the sadness
Interlude 2
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Dm
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Verse 8
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A song for the sadness
Dm
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To clean away the madness
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A song for the sadness
Outro 1

A song for the sadness
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

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Chords

  • G

  • F

  • C

  • Em

  • Am

  • Dm

Capo: No capo

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of A Song For The Sadness?

The original key of A Song For The Sadness by Manic Street Preachers is C major.

What are the main chords for A Song For The Sadness?

The primary chords used in A Song For The Sadness are G, F, C, Em, Am, Dm.

Do I need a capo to play A Song For The Sadness?

No capo is required for this song.

Is A Song For The Sadness beginner-friendly on guitar?

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

What is the tempo (BPM) of A Song For The Sadness?

The tempo of A Song For The Sadness is approximately 133 beats per minute.

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You can easily change the key of A Song For The Sadness 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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