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Back on the Chain Gang chords by
David Bowie And Pretenders
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Key: D major•
Intro 1
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I found a picture
Verse 1

of you,
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oh oh oh oh
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What hijacked my world that night
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To a place in the past
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We've been cast out of?
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Oh oh oh oh

Now we're back in the fight
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We're back on the train
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Oh, back on the chain
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gang
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Verse 2
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A circumstance beyond our control,
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oh oh oh oh
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The phone,
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the TV and the news of the world
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Got in the house like a pigeon from hell,
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oh oh oh oh
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Threw sand in our eyes and
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descended like flies
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Put us back on the train
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Oh, back on the chain gang
Interlude 1
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Verse 3
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The powers that be
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That force us to live like we do
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Bring me to my knees
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When I see what they've done
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to you
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Dm
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But I'll die as I stand here today
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Dm
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Knowing that deep in my heart
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Dm
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They'll fall to ruin one day
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For making us part
Interlude 2
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Verse 4
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I found a picture of you,
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oh oh oh oh
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Those were the happiest days of my life
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Like a break in the battle was your part,
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oh oh oh oh
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A
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In the wretched life of a lonely heart
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Now we're back on the train
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Oh, back on the chain gang
Outro 1
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • D

  • G

  • A

  • Em

  • Dm

  • E

  • B

    2

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Back on the Chain Gang by David Bowie and Pretenders is D major.

The primary chords used in Back on the Chain Gang are D, G, A, Em, Dm, E.

No capo is required for this song.

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

The tempo of Back on the Chain Gang is approximately 154 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Back on the Chain Gang 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 Back on the Chain Gang. 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 David Bowie and Pretenders.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Back on the Chain Gang 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 Back on the Chain Gang by David Bowie and Pretenders on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.