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Key: E major•
Intro 1
A
A

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C#dim
C#dim
4

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C#dim
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4

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Verse 1
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4

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Don't lie

Where have you been?

Your teeth are red

Your eyes are peppermints
A
A

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Sailing out to sea with

your new best friend
G
G

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You don't like the way you live
A
A

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So's you play pretend
Verse 2
D
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A
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But isn't it time you act your age?
G
G

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You got a mortgage on your shoulders
C#dim
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4

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Got a babe on the way
A
A

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D
D

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You shrug it out with your
A
A

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jackass grin
C#dim
C#dim
4

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Thinkin' as soon as you clean up
A
A

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You're gonna do it again
Verse 3
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A

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D
D

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He says
A
A

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C#dim
C#dim
4

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A
A

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I'm going to pleasure island
D
D

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A
A

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C#dim
C#dim
4

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I don't wanna come home
G
G

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The reverend says beware
A
A

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He swears we're goin' to hell
G
G

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We may be donkeys
C#dim
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4

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But at least we have a tale to tell
Verse 4
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Don't start with a slap on the wrist

I don't need no cease and assist
A
A

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I ain't foolin' 'round

And it ain't no sin
C#dim
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4

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So's you be st be stepping back
G
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D
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Asus4
Asus4

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A
A

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those ugly ultimatums
Verse 5
D
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A

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And never you mind what your

old maid says
G
G

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There ain't nothin' to complain
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A
A

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So long's you're earning bread
D
D

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She's got a way of
A
A

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getting under your skin
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She plants a little seed of doubt
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A

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The guilt blossoms
Verse 6
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4

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A
A

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She says
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4

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If you're go ing to pleasure island
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D
D

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You can never come home
G
G

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The problem with your
A
A

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kid: you can't say no
G
G

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You can't take a little nibble
C#dim
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4

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You got to lick the bone
Interlude 1
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A
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A
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D
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I pushed off
Verse 7
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C#dim
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A
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D
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G
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I'm sail in' away
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D

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G

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And I ain't lookin' back
A
A

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Can't have you seein' me this way
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D
D

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This just might be my
Verse 8

greatest mistake
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G

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Throwin' the future tense away
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For the present's presence
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My life was but a pleasure
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But it sure was pleasant
Verse 9
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He says
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I'm
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A

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going to pleasure island
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C#dim
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I ain't never going home
G
G

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I'll make an ass out of myself
A
A

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Sooner than say I'm wrong
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G

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Yeah I'd sooner be fuckin' around
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D
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C#dim
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in the mud
Verse 10
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G

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I'm go ing to pleasure island
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A

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D

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I ain't comin' back home
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C#dim
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G
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Mama's thumpin' her bible
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A

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She swears we're going to hell
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And papa's just jealous
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He wants to come here as well
C#dim
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We may be donkeys
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But at least we have a tale to tell

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • A

  • C#dim

    4

  • G

  • D

  • Asus4

Capo: 2

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Donkeys by Cursive is E major.

The primary chords used in Donkeys are B, D#dim, A, E, Bsus4.

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

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

The tempo of Donkeys is approximately 118 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Donkeys 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 Donkeys. 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 Cursive.

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