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(I'll Never Live In Vain) chords by
Frankie Miller
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Key: A major•
Verse 1
G
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I can't build no mountain,

and I can't ship no boat

I can't take no driving lesson,
Bb
Bb

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nor make a flower grow
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I can't see above the clouds,

beyond the moonlight plain
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But if I make you happy,
G
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I'll never live in vain

I can't make the rain fall,

and I can't shine a light

I can't take no second call,
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nor turn the day to night
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I can't read them scriptures,

but I'll sound no sad refrain
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But if I make you happy,
G
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I'll never live in vain
C
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It takes a whole lot of lovin' from my side

But I'm as happy as a kid

on a monkey ride

And I'll do anything to

make you feel right
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Just as long as I can keep you satisfied
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I can't drink the big old sun

And I can't work the land

I can't write, no, let them know

They'll make you understand, oh
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I can't find no picture, girl

It's so hard to explain
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F
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That if I make you happy
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I'll never live in vain
C
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Yeah, yeah

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Dsus4
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Now, now, now, you know that story

And you know just how I feel

I'm a simple livin' bitty city soul
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This love for you is real
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I can't build no mountain

And I can't stop no train
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But if I make you happy,
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I'll never live in vain
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Girl, if I make you happy,
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I'll never live in vain
Bb
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Yeah, if I make you happy,
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I'll never live in vain

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • G

  • Bb

  • C

  • F

  • D

  • Dsus4

Capo: 2

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of (I'll Never Live In Vain) by Frankie Miller is A major.

The primary chords used in (I'll Never Live In Vain) are A, C, D, G, E, Esus4.

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

Yes, this version uses open chords like A, C, D, G, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of (I'll Never Live In Vain) is approximately 130 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of (I'll Never Live In Vain) 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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