City of Shame chords by
Robyn Hitchcock

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Key: E major•

Intro 1

E

E

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D

D

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E

E

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A

A

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F#m

F#m

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E

E

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Verse 1

F#m

F#m

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It was in the city

E

E

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of shame

F#m

F#m

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A

A

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That I found I wasn't to blame

B

B

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A

A

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I was looking for a weird thing or two

B

B

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E

E

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I discovered that it had to be you

Verse 2

F#m

F#m

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E

E

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It was in the city of fear

That I shouted "Is there

F#m

F#m

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D

D

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A

A

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nobody here?"

B

B

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Though the echo had the name on a ring

A

A

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Still the echo wasn't

B

B

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F#m

F#m

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called anything

A

A

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E

E

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G

G

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D

D

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A

A

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B

B

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D

D

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E

E

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La, la, la, la, la, la, la

Verse 3

F#m

F#m

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E

E

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It was in the city of love

Em

Em

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F#m

F#m

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A

A

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All the flesh I ate was never enough

B

B

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Though I knew it wasn't good for my soul

A

A

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B

B

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Em

Em

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My body hungered for the ultimate goal

E

E

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It was in the city

Verse 4

F#m

F#m

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E

E

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of spies

F#m

F#m

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A

A

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That I spoke with noth_ ing but lies

When they set a trap for

B

B

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A

A

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all you could feel

B

B

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It's important that your mind

E

E

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F#m

F#m

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is concealed

A

A

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E

E

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G

G

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D

D

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A

A

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F#m

F#m

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A

A

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B

B

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A

A

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La, la, la, la, la,

B

B

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D

D

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la, la

Interlude 1

E

E

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F#m

F#m

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E

E

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D

D

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A

A

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B

B

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D

D

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E

E

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Verse 5

F#m

F#m

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E

E

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It was in the city of shapes

F#m

F#m

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A

A

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That she made love to several apes

B

B

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A

A

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She felt weird for a couple of days

B

B

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E

E

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Pretty soon she got used to their ways

Verse 6

F#m

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E

E

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It was in the city of fools

F#m

F#m

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That she sold her beautiful jewels

A

A

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Someone bought them and

B

B

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A

A

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sold them again

Now they've been bought

B

B

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E

E

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by sev_ eral men

F#m

F#m

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A

A

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E

E

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G

G

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F#m

F#m

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A

A

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E

E

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F#m

F#m

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A

A

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E

E

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G

G

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F#m

F#m

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A

A

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E

E

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La, la, la, la,

la,

Outro 1

la, la

F#m

F#m

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A

A

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E

E

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G

G

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F#m

F#m

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A

A

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D

D

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E

E

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F#m

F#m

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A

A

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E

E

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F#m

F#m

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E

E

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Chords

E
D
A
F#m
B
G
Em

Capo: 2

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of City of Shame?

The original key of City of Shame by Robyn Hitchcock is E major.

What are the main chords for City of Shame?

The primary chords used in City of Shame are E, D, A, F#m, B, G.

Do I need a capo to play City of Shame?

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

Is City of Shame beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like E, D, A, F#m, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of City of Shame?

The tempo of City of Shame is approximately 115 beats per minute.

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