Dismal City chords by
Robyn Hitchcock

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Key: C# minor•

Verse 1

C#m

C#m

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G#

G#

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Give me a rainy, grey, drizzly day

C#m

C#m

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E

E

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F#

F#

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I feel okay when the skies

C#

C#

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C#m

C#m

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E

E

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F#

F#

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G#

G#

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are grey

C#m

C#m

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G#

G#

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Like a bullfrog in the reeds

C#m

C#m

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E

E

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F#

F#

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A tiny pulse is all i need

G#

G#

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Verse 2

A

A

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E

E

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G#

G#

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Dismal city that's where i be_ long

A

A

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E

E

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Dismal city it's got it going on

G#

G#

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B

B

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Verse 3

C#m

C#m

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G#

G#

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Your idea of fun's not mine

C#m

C#m

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E

E

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F#

F#

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I like to go where the sun don't

C#m

C#m

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C#

C#

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C#m

C#m

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E

E

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F#

F#

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G#

G#

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shine

C#m

C#m

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G#

G#

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Sun_ light falls it's much too harsh

C#m

C#m

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E

E

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F#

F#

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G#

G#

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I'd rather bloat in a cool dank marsh

A

A

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E

E

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G#

G#

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Dismal city that's where i be_ long

A

A

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E

E

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Dismal city it's right here

in this song

G#

G#

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E

E

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Verse 4

C#m

C#m

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C#

C#

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Through the endless grey parade

C#m

C#m

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Of terraced houses in the shade

B

B

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To the statues in the park

G#

G#

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Where moss grows in the

A

A

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dark dismal city

E

E

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That's where i be_ long

G#

G#

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Verse 5

C#m

C#m

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G#

G#

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Plump & round on a lilipad

C#m

C#m

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E

E

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F#

F#

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I think of you and i ain't half

C#

C#

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C#m

C#m

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E

E

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F#

F#

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G#

G#

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glad

C#m

C#m

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G#

G#

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Too much brightness is a blight

C#m

C#m

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E

E

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F#

F#

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Twilight's where i feel al_ right

G#

G#

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Verse 6

A

A

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E

E

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G#

G#

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Dismal city that's where i be_ long

E

E

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A

A

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E

E

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Dismal city i love it when it

G#

G#

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all goes wrong

Verse 7

C#

C#

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England is a dismal place

C#m

C#m

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woah oh oh oh oh

B

B

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I've got england on my face

G#

G#

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woah oh oh oh oh

C#m

C#m

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G#

G#

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Don't get too big for your boots

C#m

C#m

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E

E

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F#

F#

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And don't stray too far from your

C#

C#

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C#m

C#m

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E

E

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F#

F#

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G#

G#

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root_ s

C#m

C#m

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G#

G#

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Neg_ ative, not moi, you know

I need someplace to go

Verse 8

A

A

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E

E

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G#

G#

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Dismal city that's where i be_ long

A

A

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E

E

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Dismal city i love it when it

G#

G#

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all goes wrong

A

A

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E

E

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G#

G#

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Dismal city it's got it going on

A

A

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E

E

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G#

G#

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Dismal city that's where i be_ long

C#m

C#m

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Oh yeah

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Chords

C#m
G#
E
F#
C#
A
B

Capo: 4

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Dismal City?

The original key of Dismal City by Robyn Hitchcock is C# minor.

What are the main chords for Dismal City?

The primary chords used in Dismal City are C#m, G#, E, F#, C#, A.

Do I need a capo to play Dismal City?

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 4 fret.

Is Dismal City beginner-friendly on guitar?

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

What is the tempo (BPM) of Dismal City?

The tempo of Dismal City is approximately 133 beats per minute.

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