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In a Foreign Land chords by
The Kinks
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Key: A major•
Intro 1
G
G

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Verse 1
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G

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D
D

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It was a matter of fact that
Em
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when I paid all my tax
Bm
Bm
2

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D
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I held my world in
C
C

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G
G

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the palm of my hand
D
D

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And all of my debts were causing
Em
Em

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me to defect
Bm
Bm
2

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D
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C
C

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To a land of bananas and sand
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G

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D
D

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So I ran, yes I ran,
C
C

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G
G

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yes I ran to a foreign land
D
D

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Here I am, here I am
C
C

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G

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Here I am in a foreign land
Verse 2
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C

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Am
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G

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I'm so glad we made it
C
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Am
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G

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I thought we'd never land
C
C

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I grabbed all my cash
Am
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Em
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D
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And decided to dash far away
C
C

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Far away, far away to a foreign land
D
D

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Here I am, here I am,
C
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here I am in a foreign land
Verse 3
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G

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Goodbye to all of the rich

man's daughters

Goodbye to my debts now
D
D

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I'm 'way cross the water
C
C

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G

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Far away, far away in a foreign land
D
D

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Here I am, here I am here
C
C

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G
G

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I am in a foreign land
Verse 4

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La la la la la la
Interlude 1

La la la la la la
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Verse 5
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G

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D
D

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Please tell my mother and
Em
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Bm
Bm
2

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all my ex- lovers
D
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G
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That I've finally made the grade
Verse 6
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Please tell my debtors and
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Bm
Bm
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the money collectors
D
D

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C
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That all of my bills will
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G

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D
D

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be paid some day

I'm away, I'm away,
C
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G
G

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far away in a foreign land
Verse 7
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G

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Goodbye champagne and caviar set

I want to slum and drink
D
D

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all the rum I can get
C
C

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I'm away, I'm away in a foreign land
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D
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Here I am, here I am,
C
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G
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here I am in a foreign land
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Am
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But I'm all out of my jack and
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Em
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I can't go back
D
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I'm away, far away,
C
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far away in a foreign land
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Verse 8


La la la la la la
Outro 1

La la la la la la
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Chords

  • G

  • D

  • Em

  • Bm

    2

  • C

  • Am

Capo: 2

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of In a Foreign Land?

The original key of In a Foreign Land by The Kinks is A major.

What are the main chords for In a Foreign Land?

The primary chords used in In a Foreign Land are A, E, F#m, C#m, D, Bm.

Do I need a capo to play In a Foreign Land?

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

Is In a Foreign Land beginner-friendly on guitar?

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

What is the tempo (BPM) of In a Foreign Land?

The tempo of In a Foreign Land is approximately 140 beats per minute.

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You can easily change the key of In a Foreign Land 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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