Circumstances chords by
Captain Beefheart
The Magic Band

N/A•

Key: A major•

Verse 1

G

G

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C

C

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G

G

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C

C

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Once you find out

G

G

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The circumstances

Bb

Bb

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C

C

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G

G

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Then you can now go out,

C

C

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G

G

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whoa yeah

Interlude 1

G

G

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C

C

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G

G

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Verse 2

G

G

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C

C

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Once you find out the circumstances

G

G

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Then you can now go out, whoa yeah

Verse 3

G

G

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Little girl, don't you know

That the stars up above are

runnin' on love?

Little girl, don't you know that

they're blinkin' at you?

C

C

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Now the sun can sun- burn you but

G

G

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Not as bad as those old people do,

Interlude 2

yeah

G

G

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C

C

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G

G

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C

C

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G

G

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C

C

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G

G

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C

C

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G

G

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C

C

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G

G

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C

C

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G

G

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C

C

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G

G

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C

C

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G

G

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C

C

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G

G

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Ah, once you find

Verse 4

out the circumstances

Then you can now go out, whoa yeah

Verse 5

G

G

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Little girl, don't you know that

The stars up above are runnin' on love?

Little girl, don't you know that uh

They're blinkin' at you?

Now the sun can sun- burn you but

Not as bad as those old people do,

C

C

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G

G

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yeah-

C

C

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G

G

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C

C

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G

G

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ah

Verse 6

G

G

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Ah, once you, once you find out

The circumstances

G

G

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G

G

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G

G

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Then you, then you, then you

C

C

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G

G

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C

C

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G

G

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C

C

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G

G

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C

C

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G

G

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Then you can go out, uh yeah

C

C

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G

G

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C

C

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G

G

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You can go out

C

C

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G

G

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C

C

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G

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C

C

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Chords

G
C
Bb

Capo: 2

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Circumstances?

The original key of Circumstances by Captain Beefheart, The Magic Band is A major.

What are the main chords for Circumstances?

The primary chords used in Circumstances are A, D, C.

Do I need a capo to play Circumstances?

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

Is Circumstances beginner-friendly on guitar?

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

What is the tempo (BPM) of Circumstances?

The tempo of Circumstances is approximately 71 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for Circumstances?

You can easily change the key of Circumstances 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 Circumstances?

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

Is there a tuner available for Circumstances?

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