Flying Colours chords by
Jethro Tull

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Key: E minor•

Intro 1

Em

Em

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C

C

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Em

Em

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C

C

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Cm

Cm

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C

C

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Am

Am

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Shout

Verse 1

if you will,

but that just won't do.

F

F

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I, for one, would rather

G

G

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C

C

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follow softer options.

Dm

Dm

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I'll take the easy

G

G

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line; another sip of wine,

Am

Am

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F

F

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E

E

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And if I ig_ nore the face you

Am

Am

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wore it's just a way of mine

F

F

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G

G

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Am

Am

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F

F

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Esus4

Esus4

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To keep from fly_ ing col_ or_

Em

Em

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s.

Interlude 1

Em

Em

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Am

Am

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G

G

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Am

Am

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F

F

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Dm

Dm

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C

C

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Verse 2

Dm

Dm

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Don't lay your bait while the

G

G

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Dm

Dm

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G

G

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Dm

Dm

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whole world wait_ s

Esus4

Esus4

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Around to see me shoot you down

Am

Am

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It's all so second- rate.

Dm

Dm

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G

G

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When we can last for days

C

C

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Am

Am

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on a loving night;

G

G

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Gsus4

Gsus4

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Or for hours at least on a warm

G

G

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C

C

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Gsus4

Gsus4

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F

F

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whisper given.

B

B

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You always pick the be_ st time to

Em

Em

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C

C

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Am

Am

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rise to the fight_ .

G

G

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C

C

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To break the hard bar_ gain

Gsus4

Gsus4

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G

G

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Em

Em

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that we've driven.

Am

Am

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G

G

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Once again we're fly_ ing

F

F

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col_ ors.

Interlude 2

Esus4

Esus4

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Em

Em

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Verse 3

Am

Am

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I thought we had it out

G

G

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Am

Am

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the night before,

F

F

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Am

Am

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And settled old scores,

C

C

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but not the hard way.

Dm

Dm

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Was it a glass too much?

G

G

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Dm

Dm

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Or a smile too few?

Esus4

Esus4

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Did our friends all catch the needle match

Am

Am

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Dm

Dm

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Did we want them to?

G

G

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C

C

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In a fancy res_ taurant we were all aglow,

F

F

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C

C

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Am

Am

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G

G

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Gsus4

Gsus4

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D

D

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Keeping cool by mutual per_ mission.

G

G

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C

C

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Gsus4

Gsus4

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F

F

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How did the

Am

Am

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B

B

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con_ versa_ tion get

Em

Em

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C

C

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Am

Am

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To where we came to blows?

G

G

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C

C

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D

D

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We were set up in a red con_ dition

G

G

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Em

Em

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Am

Am

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G

G

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F

F

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Esus4

Esus4

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And again we're fly_ ing color_ s.

Interlude 3

Esus4

Esus4

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Em

Em

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Am

Am

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Em

Em

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Am

Am

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F

F

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Am

Am

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G

G

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F

F

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G

G

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Am

Am

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Em

Em

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F

F

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G

G

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D#

D#

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G

G

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Am

Am

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Dm

Dm

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G

G

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D#

D#

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Baug

Baug

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G

G

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Am

Am

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Dm

Dm

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G

G

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Dm

Dm

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G

G

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Verse 4

Am

Am

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G

G

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Am

Am

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Shout but you see it still won't do.

F

F

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Dm

Dm

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With my colors on I can be

C

C

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just as bad as you.

Dm

Dm

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Have I had a glass too much?

G

G

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Did I give a smile too few?

Dm

Dm

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Did our friends all catch

Esus4

Esus4

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the needle match,

Am

Am

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Dm

Dm

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did we want them to?

G

G

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We act our parts so well,

C

C

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F

F

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C

C

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Am

Am

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G

G

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like we wrote the play.

Gsus4

Gsus4

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C

C

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All so pre_ dictable and we

D

D

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G

G

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C

C

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Gsus4

Gsus4

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G

G

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F

F

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know it.

Am

Am

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F

F

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B

B

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We'll settle old scores now,

Em

Em

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C

C

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Am

Am

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G

G

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And settle the hard way.

C

C

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Gsus4

Gsus4

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You may not even live to

G

G

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D

D

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G

G

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Em

Em

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out_ grow it!

Am

Am

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G

G

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F

F

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Esus4

Esus4

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Once again we're flying color_ s,

Em

Em

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Dm

Dm

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C

C

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G

G

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Bbsus4

Bbsus4

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fly_ _ ing col_ ors.

Outro 1

Bbsus4

Bbsus4

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Bb

Bb

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Chords

Em
C
Cm
Am
F
G
Dm
E
Esus4
Gsus4
B
D
D#
Baug
Bbsus4
Bb

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Flying Colours?

The original key of Flying Colours by Jethro Tull is E minor.

What are the main chords for Flying Colours?

The primary chords used in Flying Colours are Em, C, Cm, Am, F, G.

Do I need a capo to play Flying Colours?

No capo is required for this song.

Is Flying Colours beginner-friendly on guitar?

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

What is the tempo (BPM) of Flying Colours?

The tempo of Flying Colours is approximately 146 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for Flying Colours?

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

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