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Key: D major•
Intro 1
Em
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Bm
Bm
2

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D
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A
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Bm
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D
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Bm
Bm
2

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Verse 1
Em
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Look at the world outside
Am
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Beware its evil tide
Bm
Bm
2

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Too many endless days
D
D

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Cold streets and alleyways

The poor come crawling out

They speak but never shout
A
A

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Em
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I think you'd rather be alone
Verse 2
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You're hiding in a shell

So easy I can tell
Bm
Bm
2

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Can you sell me some thoughts

Though drugs just can't be bought
D
D

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Tell me is it some crime

To wait a long time
A
A

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I think you'd rather be alone
Verse 3
F
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Can you hear me
Am
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F
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Can you see
G
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Am
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I don't want this destiny
A
A

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F
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To be destined

Destiny
G
G

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Interlude 1
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Em
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Bm
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2

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D
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Em
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Bm
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2

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Verse 4

Em
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Something's been happening here

Don't touch

Don't come so near
Bm
Bm
2

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Don't ask me to reply
D
D

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Can't think of no more lies

The hand thate reaches out

Can crush without a doubt
A
A

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Em
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I think you'd rather be alone
Verse 5

Oh much is left unexplained

It's getting to my brain
Bm
Bm
2

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Yet still you wear that smile
D
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Then walk your crooked mile

Some day you're bound to learn

Too late

There's no return
A
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I think you'd rather be alone
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Interlude 2
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F
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Am
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Verse 6
F
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Can you hear me
Am
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Can you see
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I don't want this destiny
F
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G
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To be destined
Am
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Destiny
Outro 1
G
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • Em

  • Bm

    2

  • D

  • A

  • Am

  • F

  • G

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Destiny by Simple minds is D major.

The primary chords used in Destiny are Em, Bm, D, A, Am, F.

No capo is required for this song.

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

The tempo of Destiny is approximately 136 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Destiny 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 Destiny. 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 Simple minds.

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