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Absolute Beginners chords by
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Key: D major•
Intro 1
G
G

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Gsus2
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G
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D
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Bm
Bm
2

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D
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Bm
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2

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Verse 1
Bm
Bm
2

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D
D

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Bm
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2

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D
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In

echoed steps I walked across an empty dream

I looked across this world,
C
C

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Bm
Bm
2

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there was no one to be seen
D
D

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This empty feeling turned and
Bm
Bm
2

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D
D

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quietly walked away

I saw no warmth in life,
G
G

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Gm
Gm
3

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no love was in my eyes
D
D

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I stared a century thinking
Bm
Bm
2

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D
D

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this will never change

As I hesitated,
C
C

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Bm
Bm
2

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time rushed onwards without me
D
D

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Too scared to break the spell,
Bm
Bm
2

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D
D

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too small to take a fall

But the absolute luck is,
Gm
Gm
3

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love is in our hearts!
A
A

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Verse 2

B
B
2

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Abm
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4

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F#
F#
2

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I lost some hours thinking of it
B
B
2

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F#
F#
2

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I need the strength to go
Abm
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4

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C#
C#
4

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and get what I want
B
B
2

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Abm
Abm
4

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F#
F#
2

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I lost a lifetime thinking of it
B
B
2

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F#
F#
2

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Abm
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4

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An' I lost an era daydreaming like
A
A

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I do
Interlude 1
F#
F#
2

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D
D

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Bm
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2

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D
D

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Bm
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2

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D
D

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Bm
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2

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D
D

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C
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A
A

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Verse 3
D
D

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I stared a century thinking
Bm
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2

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this will never change
D
D

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As I hesitated,
C
C

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Bm
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2

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time rushed onwards without me
D
D

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Too scared to break the spell,

too small to take a fall

But the absolute luck is,
Gm
Gm
3

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G
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love is in our hearts!
D
D

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In echoed steps you walk
Bm
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2

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D
D

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across an empty dream

But look around this world,
C
C

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Bm
Bm
2

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there's millions to be seen
D
D

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Come see the tyrants panic,
Bm
Bm
2

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see their crumbling empires fall
D
D

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Then tell 'em we don't fight for fools
Gm
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3

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'cause love is in our hearts!
A
A

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Verse 4
B
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F#
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G#m
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I lost some hours thinking of it
B
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2

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I need the strength to go
G#m
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F#
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and get what I want
B
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2

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G#m
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4

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F#
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I lost a lifetime thinking of it
B
B
2

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An' I lost an era daydream
G#m
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4

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B
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2

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ing like I do
Verse 5
G#m
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4

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F#
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You can lose some hours thinking of it
B
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2

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You need the strength to go
G#m
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4

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F#
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and get what you want
B
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2

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F#
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G#m
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4

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F#
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You can lose a lifetime thinking of it
B
B
2

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F#
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And lose an era daydream
G#m
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4

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A
A

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ing like I do
Outro 1
A
A

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C
C

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B
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2

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E
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Chords

  • G

  • Gsus2

  • D

  • Bm

    2

  • C

  • Gm

    3

  • A

  • B

    2

  • Abm

    4

  • F#

    2

  • C#

    4

  • G#m

    4

  • E

Capo: No capo

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Absolute Beginners?

The original key of Absolute Beginners by The Jam is D major.

What are the main chords for Absolute Beginners?

The primary chords used in Absolute Beginners are G, Gsus2, D, Bm, C, Gm.

Do I need a capo to play Absolute Beginners?

No capo is required for this song.

Is Absolute Beginners beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like G, Gsus2, D, Bm, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of Absolute Beginners?

The tempo of Absolute Beginners is approximately 130 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for Absolute Beginners?

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

Can I print the guitar chords for Absolute Beginners?

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

Is there a tuner available for Absolute Beginners?

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 The Jam.

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Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Absolute Beginners to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

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You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for Absolute Beginners by The Jam on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.