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Key: G major•
Intro 1
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Verse 1
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Can we live without nets
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In the empire of the bottle?
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Shall we not sink
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From the effort of the swamp?
Interlude 1
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Verse 2
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No more shots in the arm
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No more comebacks in the bottom
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Rise to the top
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Merely offering the plate
Interlude 2
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Verse 3
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A louse on it's knees
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Sees beneath trees
F#m
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A louse on it's knees
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F#m
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Must therefore be praying
Outro 1
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Asus4
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • G

  • C

  • A

  • Am

  • E

  • F#m

    2

  • Asus4

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Defeatists' Lament by Guided By Voices is G major.

The primary chords used in Defeatists' Lament are G, C, A, Am, E, F#m.

No capo is required for this song.

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

The tempo of Defeatists' Lament is approximately 113 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Defeatists' Lament 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 Defeatists' Lament. 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 Guided By Voices.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Defeatists' Lament 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 Defeatists' Lament by Guided By Voices on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.