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Key: F major•
Verse 1
D
D

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Now the radio stutters,
F#m
F#m
2

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snaps to life
Bm
Bm
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Some sour song that sets it right
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D

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G

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And when London falls
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D

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He'd like to call
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D

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F#m
F#m
2

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But the stars collide
Bm
Bm
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They're beautiful and much maligned
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In a universe where
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you see the worst
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A

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And it's up to you to fix it
Verse 2
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Now you've worked it out
A
A

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And you see it all
G
G

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D

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And you've worked it out
A
A

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And you see it all
G
G

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D
D

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And you want to shout
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A

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How you see it all
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Verse 3

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It's easy to dismiss the "what's
F#m
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it all about" crowd
Bm
Bm
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There is no doubt. it's this, here, now
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And you close your eyes
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He's not coming back
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F#m
F#m
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So you work it out, overfeed the cat
Bm
Bm
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A
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And the plants are dry and
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G

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they need to drink
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D

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D

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So you do your best. and you flood the sink
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Sit down in the kitchen and cry
Verse 4
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Now you've worked it out
A
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And you see it all
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And you've worked it out
A
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And you see it all
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And you want to shout
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How you see it all
Interlude 1
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F#m
F#m
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Verse 5
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F#m
F#m
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Now the universe left you for a runners lap
Bm
Bm
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A
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It feels like home when it
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comes crashing back
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And it makes you laugh
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And it makes you cry
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When London falls
F#m
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And you're still alive
Bm
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A
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The radio stutters
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It makes you laugh
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And the aftermath
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Open up your eyes
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A

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You're so alive
Verse 6
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Now you've worked it out
A
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And you see it all
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And you've worked it out
A
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And you see it all
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And you want to shout
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How you see it all
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How you've worked it out
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And you see it all
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How you've worked it out
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And you see it all
Outro 1
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A

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • D

  • F#m

    2

  • Bm

    2

  • A

  • G

  • C

Capo: 3

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Aftermath by R.E.M. is F major.

The primary chords used in Aftermath are F, Am, Dm, C, Bb, Eb.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 3 fret.

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

The tempo of Aftermath is approximately 111 beats per minute.

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

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

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 R.E.M..

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

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for Aftermath by R.E.M. on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.