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Distant Colours chords by
Manic Street Preachers
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Key: E major•
Verse 1
D
D

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Say what you want
Em
Em

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Break my heart a thousand times
A
A

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But it's still right here
D
D

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So you left me with lies
G
G

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D
D

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Let the banners unfold
Em
Em

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Let them fall to the floor
A
A

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We once had each other

Now we're not so sure
D
D

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Verse 2

A
A

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D
D

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Are we living in the past?
Em
Em

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Where there's nothing left to fear
A
A

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Won't you say that you love me?
D
D

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Tell me what I want to hear
Em
Em

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D
D

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A cold war for the mind
Em
Em

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My distant colours still bleeding
A
A

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A broken promise for the soul

Never loving,
D
D

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never healing
Interlude 1
D
D

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Em
Em

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G
G

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A
A

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D
D

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A
A

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D
D

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Verse 3
D
D

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I no longer know my left
Em
Em

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from my right
G
G

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A
A

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Between your hopes and fears
D
D

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And my choice to decide

So say what you want
G
G

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D
D

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Em
Em

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I break my heart a thousand times
A
A

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But it's still right here
D
D

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Will we ever survive?
Em
Em

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Are we living in the past?
Verse 4
D
D

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Em

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Where there's nothing left to fear
A
A

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Won't you say that you love me?
D
D

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Tell me what I want to hear
Em
Em

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D
D

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A cold war for the mind
Em
Em

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My distant colours still bleeding
A
A

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A broken promise for the soul
C
C

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F
F

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Never loving, never healing
C
C

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G
G

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Never ever healing
Interlude 2
G
G

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D
D

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Em
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D
D

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Verse 5
D
D

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C
C

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My distant colours still bleeding
G
G

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Still bleeding
Interlude 3
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G

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A
A

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Em
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Are we living in the
Verse 6
D
D

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past?
Em
Em

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Where there's nothing left to fear
A
A

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Won't you say that you love me?
D
D

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Tell me what I want to hear

A cold war for the mind
Em
Em

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My distant colours still bleeding
A
A

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A broken promise for the soul
C
C

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Never loving, never healing
Outro 1
G
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Chords

  • D

  • Em

  • A

  • G

  • C

  • F

Capo: 2

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Distant Colours?

The original key of Distant Colours by Manic Street Preachers is E major.

What are the main chords for Distant Colours?

The primary chords used in Distant Colours are E, F#m, B, A, D, G.

Do I need a capo to play Distant Colours?

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

Is Distant Colours beginner-friendly on guitar?

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

What is the tempo (BPM) of Distant Colours?

The tempo of Distant Colours is approximately 130 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for Distant Colours?

You can easily change the key of Distant Colours using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Can I print the guitar chords for Distant Colours?

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Distant Colours. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Is there a tuner available for Distant Colours?

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 Manic Street Preachers.

Can I save Distant Colours to play later?

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Distant Colours to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

Can I access the guitar chords for Distant Colours for free?

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for Distant Colours by Manic Street Preachers on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.