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Going Underground original guitar chords by
The Jam
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1979•Alternative•849 views•
Key: B major•
Intro 1
D
D

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D6
D6

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D

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D6
D6

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Verse 1
D
D

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D6
D6

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Some people might say my life is in a rut
D
D

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D6
D6

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I'm quite happy with what I got
D
D

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People might say
D6
D6

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that I should strive for more
D
D

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D6
D6

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But I'm so happy I can't see the...
B
B
2

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D#m
D#m
6

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Something's happening here today
B
B
2

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D#m
D#m
6

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A show of strength with your boy's brigade
B
B
2

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D#m
D#m
6

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And I'm so happy and you're so kind
B
B
2

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D#m
D#m
6

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You want more money, of course I don't mind
E
E

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F#
F#
2

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To buy nuclear textbooks for atomic crimes
B
B
2

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D#m
D#m
6

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And the public gets what the public wants
E
E

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F#
F#
2

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But I want nothing this society's got
Chorus 1
B
B
2

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Bmaj7
Bmaj7
2

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I'm going underground (going underground)
E
E

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Well, if the brass bands play
F#
F#
2

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and feet start to pound
B
B
2

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Bmaj7
Bmaj7
2

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Going underground (going underground)
E
E

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Well, let the boys all sing and
F#
F#
2

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B
B
2

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let the boys all shout for tomorrow
Bmaj7
Bmaj7
2

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E
E

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F#
F#
2

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Verse 2
D
D

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Some people might get
D6
D6

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some pleasure out of hate
D
D

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D6
D6

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Me, I've enough already on my plate
D
D

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D6
D6

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People might need some tension to relax
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D

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D6
D6

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Me? I'm too busy dodging between the...
B
B
2

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D#m
D#m
6

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What you see is what you get
B
B
2

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D#m
D#m
6

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You've made your bed, you better lie in it
B
B
2

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D#m
D#m
6

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You choose your leaders and place your trust
B
B
2

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As their lies wash you down
D#m
D#m
6

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and their promises rust
E
E

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You'll see kidney machines
F#
F#
2

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replaced by rockets and guns
B
B
2

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D#m
D#m
6

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And the public wants what the public gets
E
E

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F#
F#
2

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But I don't get what this society wants
Chorus 2
B
B
2

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Bmaj7
Bmaj7
2

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I'm going underground (going underground)
E
E

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Well, if the brass bands play
F#
F#
2

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and feet start to pound
B
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2

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Bmaj7
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2

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Going underground (going underground)
E
E

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So let the boys all sing
F#
F#
2

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and let the boys all shout for
Interlude 1
C#m
C#m
4

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B
B
2

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(tomorrow) (Oh) la, la, la, la
C#m
C#m
4

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B
B
2

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(Oh) la, la, la, la
Bridge 1
C#m
C#m
4

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B
B
2

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We talk and we talk until my head explodes
C#m
C#m
4

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B
B
2

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I turn on the news and my body froze
D#m
D#m
6

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E
E

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These braying sheep on my TV screen
F#
F#
2

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Make this boy shout, make this boy scream
C#
C#
4

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C#maj7
C#maj7
4

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F#
F#
2

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G#
G#
4

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Going underground
C#
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4

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C#maj7
C#maj7
4

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F#
F#
2

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G#
G#
4

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I'm going underground
Bsus2
Bsus2
2

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I'm going underground
B/D#
B/D#
4

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E
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F#sus4
F#sus4
2

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Bsus2
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I'm going underground
B/D#
B/D#
4

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E
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F#sus4
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Interlude 2
C#m
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4

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B
B
2

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(Oh) la, la, la, la
C#m
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B
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2

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(Oh) la, la, la, la
C#m
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B
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2

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(Oh) la, la, la, la
C#m
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B
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2

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(Oh) la, la, la, la
D#m
D#m
6

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E
E

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Braying sheep on my TV screen
F#
F#
2

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Make this boy shout,

make this boy scream
Outro 1
C#
C#
4

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C#maj7
C#maj7
4

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Going underground (going underground)
F#
F#
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Well, if the brass bands play
G#
G#
4

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and feet start to pound
C#
C#
4

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C#maj7
C#maj7
4

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Going underground (going underground)
F#
F#
2

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Well, let the boys all sing
G#
G#
4

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and let the boys all shout
C#
C#
4

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C#maj7
C#maj7
4

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Going underground (going underground)
F#
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Well, if the brass bands play
G#
G#
4

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and feet go pound, pound, pound
C#
C#
4

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C#maj7
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4

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Going underground (going underground)
F#
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2

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So let the boys all sing
G#
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4

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F#
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and let the boys all shout for tomorrow

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Open Tuner
Chords

  • D

  • D6

  • B

    2

  • D#m

    6

  • E

  • F#

    2

  • Bmaj7

    2

  • C#m

    4

  • C#

    4

  • C#maj7

    4

  • G#

    4

  • Bsus2

    2

  • B/D#

    4

  • F#sus4

    2

Capo: No capo

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Going Underground?

The original key of Going Underground by The Jam is B major.

What are the main chords for Going Underground?

The primary chords used in Going Underground are D, Bm, B, D#m, E, F#.

Do I need a capo to play Going Underground?

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

Is Going Underground beginner-friendly on guitar?

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

Are there official chords for Going Underground?

If the simplified chords are too easy, you can visit the original chords page for a more advanced arrangement.

What is the tempo (BPM) of Going Underground?

The tempo of Going Underground is approximately 170 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for Going Underground?

You can easily change the key of Going Underground 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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Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Going Underground. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Is there a tuner available for Going Underground?

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 The Jam.

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