Afterlight chords by
Robyn Hitchcock

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Key: G major•

Intro 1

D

D

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C

C

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D

D

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C

C

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D

D

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C

C

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D

D

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Verse 1

C

C

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It's a down beat,

D

D

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the beat comes down

C

C

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D

D

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And rides the monarch out of town

C

C

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D

D

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The monarch is a butterfly

C

C

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D

D

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Who's built the same as you and I

Verse 2

C

C

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D

D

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He wears blue jeans with a wine belly

C

C

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D

D

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He's secreting roy_ al jelly

C

C

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D

D

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Which his consort loves to cook

C

C

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D

D

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And then they peer in the cooking book

Verse 3

C

C

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D

D

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I'm gonna see you in the

C

C

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afterlight

D

D

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I'm gonna see you in the

C

C

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afterlight

Verse 4

D

D

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Everyone is made of meat

C

C

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D

D

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They're full of life and life is sweet

C

C

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D

D

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Sweet as honey to the bear he'll

Verse 5

C

C

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D

D

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Tear you into bit_ s of hair

C

C

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D

D

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And if they cut him open after

C

C

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D

D

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He has eaten all your laughter

Verse 6

C

C

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D

D

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I'm gonna see you in the

C

C

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afterlight

D

D

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I'm gonna see you in the

C

C

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afterlight

D

D

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I'm gonna see you in

Em

Em

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the afterlight

Verse 7

G

G

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Hello tiny madam,

Em

Em

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G

G

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D

D

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C

C

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Em

Em

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can I comfort you to_ night

G

G

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D

D

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When the priest has gone? Oh, right

Verse 8

C

C

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D

D

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I'm gonna see you in the afterlife,

C

C

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a- hoo

D

D

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C

C

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D

D

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Verse 9

C

C

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D

D

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Welcome to our living room

C

C

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D

D

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Where the iguanas loom

C

C

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D

D

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They gaze out at the gi_ ant leaves

C

C

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D

D

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Magnolias that brush the eaves

Verse 10

C

C

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D

D

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It's always coming to an end

C

C

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D

D

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It's always dark around the bend

C

C

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D

D

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But I will stay with you beyond

C

C

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D

D

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Everything that's been and gone

Verse 11

C

C

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D

D

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I'm gonna see you in the

C

C

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afterlight

D

D

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I'm gonna see you in the

C

C

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afterlight

D

D

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I'm gonna see you in

Em

Em

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the afterlight

Verse 12

G

G

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Hello tiny madam,

Em

Em

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G

G

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D

D

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C

C

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Em

Em

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can I comfort you to_ night?

G

G

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D

D

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With the tiny world so bright

Verse 13

C

C

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D

D

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C

C

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D

D

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C

C

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I'm gonna see you in

D

D

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C

C

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D

D

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C

C

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D

D

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the afterlight a- hoo

Am

Am

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A- hoo

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Chords

D
C
Em
G
Am

Capo: No capo

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Afterlight?

The original key of Afterlight by Robyn Hitchcock is G major.

What are the main chords for Afterlight?

The primary chords used in Afterlight are D, C, Em, G, Am.

Do I need a capo to play Afterlight?

No capo is required for this song.

Is Afterlight beginner-friendly on guitar?

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

What is the tempo (BPM) of Afterlight?

The tempo of Afterlight is approximately 120 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for Afterlight?

You can easily change the key of Afterlight 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 Afterlight?

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

Is there a tuner available for Afterlight?

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 Robyn Hitchcock.

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