cest la vie chords by
Vanessa Carlton

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Key: B minor•

Verse 1

G

G

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A

A

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E

E

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G

G

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A

A

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Bm

Bm

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I've been

A

A

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Bm

Bm

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takin' what you're giving.

A

A

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Now I'm thinkin'

Bm

Bm

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G

G

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I've been livin'

A

A

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Bm

Bm

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A

A

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G#dim

G#dim

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G

G

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the fantasy of your sweet smile.

Bm

Bm

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A

A

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G#dim

G#dim

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G

G

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Sad as blue and blue as only,

Bm

Bm

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A

A

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G#dim

G#dim

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G

G

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you could cast the color on me.

Bm

Bm

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A

A

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G#dim

G#dim

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G

G

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Bm

Bm

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Can you see my fire red?

A

A

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G

G

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Em

Em

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Bm

Bm

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G

G

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Bm

Bm

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G

G

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Bm

Bm

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Verse 2

G

G

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[Chorus]

D

D

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A

A

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C

C

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D

D

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C'est la vie, C'est la vie,

Bm

Bm

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here in my lonely.

D

D

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C

C

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D

D

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C'est la vie, C'est la vie,

Bm

Bm

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here in my lonely

A

A

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Bm

Bm

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A

A

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G#dim

G#dim

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without him.

G

G

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A

A

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Boy, you swallow

Verse 3

G#dim

G#dim

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G

G

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truth like honey,

Bm

Bm

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A

A

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G#dim

G#dim

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G

G

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as you spew your lies upon me.

Bm

Bm

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A

A

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G#dim

G#dim

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G

G

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Bm

Bm

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A

A

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G#dim

G#dim

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G

G

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Bm

Bm

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G

G

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Sweet and smooth as it goes down.

D

D

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C

C

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D

D

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Bm

Bm

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E

E

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Bm

Bm

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D

D

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C

C

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D

D

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Bm

Bm

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A

A

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E

E

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Bm

Bm

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Verse 4

G

G

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A

A

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Bm

Bm

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[Chorus]

D

D

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E

E

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G#dim

G#dim

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G

G

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Oh, say you, say me, say always,

Bm

Bm

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D

D

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G#dim

G#dim

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G

G

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D

D

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Bm

Bm

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F#sus4

F#sus4

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G

G

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A

A

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Bm

Bm

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and forever more I'll be your perfect little sugarbride.

D

D

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E

E

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G

G

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Oh, if you could see the strength within

Bm

Bm

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D

D

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E

E

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a perfect har_ mony.

G#dim

G#dim

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G

G

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Em

Em

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F#sus4

F#sus4

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G

G

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Your melody is bring_ in' me down.

Outro 1

Bm

Bm

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A

A

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Abdim

Abdim

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G

G

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Bm

Bm

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A

A

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Ab

Ab

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G

G

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Em

Em

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Bm

Bm

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G

G

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A

A

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Bm

Bm

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G

G

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A

A

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Em

Em

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Bm

Bm

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G

G

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Bm

Bm

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C

C

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Bm

Bm

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C#m

C#m

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E

E

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Bm

Bm

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Am

Am

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Bm

Bm

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C

C

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Bm

Bm

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E

E

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Bm

Bm

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C

C

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Bm

Bm

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E

E

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Bm

Bm

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A

A

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G#dim

G#dim

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Bm

Bm

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A

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G#dim

G#dim

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G

G

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[Chorus]

D

D

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Boy, you swallow truth like honey.

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Chords

G
A
E
Bm
G#dim
Em
D
C
F#sus4
Abdim
Ab
C#m
Am

Capo: 2

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of cest la vie?

The original key of cest la vie by Vanessa Carlton is B minor.

What are the main chords for cest la vie?

The primary chords used in cest la vie are G, A, E, Bm, G#dim, Em.

Do I need a capo to play cest la vie?

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.

Is cest la vie beginner-friendly on guitar?

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

What is the tempo (BPM) of cest la vie?

The tempo of cest la vie is approximately 42 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for cest la vie?

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