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Key: G major•
Verse 1
G
G

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G

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G

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Em
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Meet me on the
Am
Am

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Bm
Bm
2

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wastelands - later this day
Am
Am

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Bm
Bm
2

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We'll sit and talk
Em
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and hold hands maybe
Am
Am

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For there's not much else to do
Bm
Bm
2

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in this drab and colorless place
C
C

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We'll sit amongst the rubber tires
D
D

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Amongst the discarded
G
G

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bric-a-brac
F
F

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G
G

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People People People have no use for - amongst

the smoldering embers of yesterday
Verse 2
G
G

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F
F

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G

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Em
Em

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Am
Am

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Bm
Bm
2

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And when or if
Em
Em

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the sun shines
Am
Am

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Bm
Bm
2

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Lighting our once beautiful features
Em
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Am

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We'll smile but only for seconds
Bm
Bm
2

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C
C

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D
D

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For to be caught smiling is
G
G

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to acknowledge life
F
F

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G
G

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A brave but useless
F
F

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show of compassion
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G

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Em
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And that is forbidden in this
Am
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Bm
Bm
2

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drab and colorless world
Em
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Meet
Verse 3
Am
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me on the wastelands
Bm
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2

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Em
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Am
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- the ones behind
Bm
Bm
2

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C
C

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The old houses - the ones
D
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G

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- left standing pre-war

The The ones overshadowed by
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the monolith monstrosities
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G

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G

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Councils call homes
Interlude 1
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Bm
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2

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Bm
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2

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Bm
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2

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C
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D
D

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F
F

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G
G

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G

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G

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Em
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And there amongst
Verse 4
Am
Am

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the shit
Bm
Bm
2

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- the dirty linen
Em
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The holy Coca-Cola tins - the
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Bm
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punctured footballs
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Bm
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2

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The ragged dolls - the rusting bicycles
C
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D
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We'll sit and probably hold hands
Verse 5
G
G

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And watch the rain fall - watch

it - watch it
F
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G

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Tumble and fall

- tumble and falling
Em
Em

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Like our lives -like our lives
Am
Am

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Just like our lives
Verse 6
Bm
Bm
2

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Em
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We'll talk about the old days
Am
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When the wasteland was release
Bm
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2

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when we could play
Em
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And think - without feeling guilty
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Meet me later but we'll have
Bm
Bm
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C
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to hold hands
D
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Tumble and fall - tumble and falling

Like our lives - like our lives
G
G

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Exactly like our lives

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Chords

  • G

  • F

  • Em

  • Am

  • Bm

    2

  • C

  • D

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Heatwave?

The original key of Heatwave by The Jam is G major.

What are the main chords for Heatwave?

The primary chords used in Heatwave are G, F, Em, Am, Bm, C.

Do I need a capo to play Heatwave?

No capo is required for this song.

Is Heatwave beginner-friendly on guitar?

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

What is the tempo (BPM) of Heatwave?

The tempo of Heatwave is approximately 200 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for Heatwave?

You can easily change the key of Heatwave 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 Heatwave?

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

Is there a tuner available for Heatwave?

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.

Can I save Heatwave to play later?

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

Can I access the guitar chords for Heatwave for free?

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for Heatwave by The Jam on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.