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Common Cents chords by
The Revivalists
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Key: A minor
Verse 1
Am
Am

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This life's as crazy as it seems,

son

Don't you ever think twice

Get a bullet in your back, boy,

if a knife won't just suffice
E
E

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You thought you had

some common cents
Am
Am

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Until you wound up flat broke
Verse 2
Am
Am

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Well, now you're off on the other side of the fence,

you're all alone

Just hopin' and a- prayin' you don't

choke on a big dog bone
E
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Am
Am

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E
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'Cause dreamin' is a funny thing
Am
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You either realize, or sing in vain
C
C

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So I think, I think, I think
B
B
2

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Bb
Bb

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Well, I think I choose the latter man
Am
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Verse 3


Oh- yes, you were an angel,

and you held me through the fire

All those long, hard nights, babe,

full of cocaine and desire
E
E

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So if you choose to retire,
Am
Am

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I hope I meet you up in that afterlife

The afterlife
Verse 4
Am
Am

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Tell Janice I'm comin' home,

Jimmy, I won't be late

Oh sweet, sweet Brandy,

you could've never been to my state
E
E

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Am
Am

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E
E

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But if I get us stuck in between
Bb
Bb

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Am

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At least I'm here in home New Orleans,

New Orleans
C
C

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B
B
2

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With the ghouls and the goblins,
Bb
Bb

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and them hooligans
Interlude 1
Am
Am

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E
E

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Am

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Am
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Bb
Bb

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Am
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C
C

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B
B
2

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Bb
Bb

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Am
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Verse 5
Am
Am

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You broke, you broke
E
E

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You broke, you broke
Am
Am

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You broke, you broke

You broke, you broke
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Am
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You broke, you broke
Interlude 2

You broke, you broke, yeah
C
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B
B
2

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Bb
Bb

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Am
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Verse 6
Am
Am

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Oh- yes, you were an angel

I said yes you were an angel

Oh- yes, you were an angel

Said yes, you were an angel, yeah
Verse 7
Am
Am

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Oh- yes, you were an angel,

and you held me through the fire

All those long, hard nights, babe,

had to sit up and perspire
E
E

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So if you choose to retire,
Bb
Bb

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Am
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I hope I meet you up in that afterlife

The afterlife
Verse 8
Am
Am

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Tell Janice I'm comin' home,

Jimmy, I won't be late

Oh sweet, sweet Brandy,

you could've never been to my state
E
E

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Am
Am

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E
E

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But if I get us stuck in between, yeah
Am
Am

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At least I'm here in home New Orleans,

New Orleans
C
C

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B
B
2

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With the ghouls and the goblins,
Bb
Bb

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and them hooligans
Outro 1
Am
Am

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E
E

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Am
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Am
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C
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B
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Bb
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Am
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Chords
  • Am

  • E

  • C

  • B

    2
  • Bb

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Common Cents by The Revivalists is A minor.

The primary chords used in Common Cents are Am, E, C, B, Bb.

No capo is required for this song.

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

The tempo of Common Cents is approximately 103 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Common Cents 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 Common Cents. 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 The Revivalists.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Common Cents 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 Common Cents by The Revivalists on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.