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Key: G major•
Intro 1
Csus2
Csus2

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G/B
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D/A
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2

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Csus2
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G/B
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Csus2
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G/B
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D/A
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Csus2
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G/B
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D/A
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2

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Csus2
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G/B
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2

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Csus2
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G/B
G/B

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2

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Verse 1
G
G

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C
C

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In the city there's a thousand things
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G

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G7sus4
G7sus4

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I wanna say to you
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G

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C
C

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But whenever I approach you,
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G

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G7sus4
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G

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you make me look a fool
Em
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I wanna say

I wanna tell you
C
C

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About the young ideas
D
D

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D7sus4
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But you turn them into fears
Verse 2
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G

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C
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In the city there's a thousand faces
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G

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G7sus4
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all shining bright
G
G

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C
C

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And those golden faces
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G

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G7sus4
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G
G

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are under twenty-five
Em
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They wanna say

They gonna tell you
C
C

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About the young idea
D
D

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You better listen now, you've said your bit-a
D7sus4
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Interlude 1
Csus2
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2

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G

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Csus2
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G/B
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D/A
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2

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G

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Csus2
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G/B
G/B

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D/A
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2

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G

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Csus2
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G/B
G/B

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D/A
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2

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D
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Em7
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D7sus4
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Bridge 1
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C
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And I know what you're thinkin'
Csus2
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G/B
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D/A
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2

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G

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You still think I'm crap
D
D

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Bm
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2

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But you'd better listen, man
C
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D
D

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Because the kids know where it's at
D7sus4
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D

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D7sus4
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D

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Verse 3
G
G

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C
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In the city there's a thousand men
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G

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G7sus4
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in uniforms
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G

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C
C

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And I've heard they now have the right to,
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G

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G7sus4
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G

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to kill a man
Em
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We wanna say

We gonna tell ya
C
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About the young idea
D
D

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And if it don't work, at least we still tried
D7sus4
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Outro 1
Csus2
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G/B
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In the city,
Csus2
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G/B
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in the city
Csus2
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G/B
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In the city,
Csus2
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G/B
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D/A
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G

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in the city
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G

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C
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In the city there's a thousand things
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G

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I wanna say to you
Csus2
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G/B
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D/A
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Chords

  • Csus2

  • G/B

  • D/A

    2

  • G

  • C

  • G7sus4

  • Em

  • D

  • D7sus4

  • Em7

  • Bm

    2

Capo: No capo

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of In The City?

The original key of In The City by The Jam is G major.

What are the main chords for In The City?

The primary chords used in In The City are C, G, D, G7sus4, Em, D7sus4.

Do I need a capo to play In The City?

No capo is required for this song.

Is In The City beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like C, G, D, G7sus4, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

Are there official chords for In The City?

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 In The City?

The tempo of In The City is approximately 178 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for In The City?

You can easily change the key of In The City 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 In The City. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

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