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Idiot School chords by
Katie Melua
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Key: E major•
Intro 1
D
D

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Verse 1
D
D

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If there was an idiot school
B
B
2

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I would be the top of the class
Em
Em

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B
B
2

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Em
Em

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I know I acted the fool
A
A

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D
D

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I know I fell on my
Verse 2
A
A

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D
D

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Ask me why I left you high and dry
G
G

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Em
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G
G

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Only to wind up lonely
C#
C#
4

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D
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How could I be so cruel?
Bb
Bb

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Asus4
Asus4

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I must've been to idiot school
D
D

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A
A

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D
D

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Verse 3

A
A

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D

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If there was a stupid degree
B
B
2

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I'd be a qualified klutz
Em
Em

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B
B
2

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Em

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You gave all your loving to me
A
A

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I gave you a kick in the
D
D

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Not so
Verse 4
A
A

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D

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long ago you loved me so
G
G

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Em
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And I was your one and only
C#
C#
4

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D

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I threw away a jewel
Bb
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Asus4
Asus4

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I must've been to idiot school
D
D

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A
A

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D

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Verse 5
F#m
F#m
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We knew when I went away
F#m
F#m
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B
B
2

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That one day you'd forget me
Bm
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2

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E
E

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Em
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I'd come running back today
A
A

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But you won't let me
Verse 6
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A

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D
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A

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D
D

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If there was an idiot school
B
B
2

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I would be the top of the class
Em
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B
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2

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Em
Em

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I know I acted the fool
A
A

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D
D

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I know I fell on my
Verse 7
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D

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Ask me why I left you high and dry
G
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Em
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A
A

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Only to wind up lonely
G
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Abdim
Abdim
6

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D
D

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How could I be so cruel?
Bb
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A
A

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I must've been to idiot school
Interlude 1
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F#m
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F#m
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B
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Bsus4
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B
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2

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Bm
Bm
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E
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Em
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A
A

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Verse 8
D
D

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A

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D

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A

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D

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If there was a stupid degree
B
B
2

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I'd be a qualified klutz
Em
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A
A

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B
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2

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Em
Em

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You gave all your loving to me
A
A

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I gave you a kick in the
D
D

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Not so
Verse 9

long ago you loved me so
G
G

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Em
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And I was your one and only
G
G

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Abdim
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D

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I threw away a jewel
Bb
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Ab
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Bb
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Asus4
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A
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I must've been to idi ot school
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • D

  • B

    2

  • Em

  • A

  • G

  • C#

    4

  • Bb

  • Asus4

  • F#m

    2

  • Dm

  • Bm

    2

  • E

  • Abdim

    6

  • Bsus4

    2

  • Ab

    4

Capo: 2

Transpose: 0

0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Idiot School by Katie Melua is E major.

The primary chords used in Idiot School are E, C#, F#m, B, A, D#.

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

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

The tempo of Idiot School is approximately 102 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Idiot School 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 Idiot School. 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 Katie Melua.

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