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The Moody Blues
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Key: G# minor•
Verse 1
Em
Em

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D
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Are you hearing that lonely laughter
C
C

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G
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Em
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as the lights go out on you?
D
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C
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G
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the truth slips into view?
Verse 2
D
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C
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But if you care,
Bm
Bm
2

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B
B
2

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Em
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don't run away
A
A

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Your freedom's inside
C
C

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C#
C#
4

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your head
C
C

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That's what we said
Interlude 1
Em
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C
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A
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Bm
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2

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C
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Em
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E
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F
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Bbm
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C#
C#
4

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B
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2

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Em
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Verse 3
D
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Are you sitting on a tiny island as
C
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Em
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the tide rolls in on you?
D
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Are you getting that sinking feeling as it
C
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G
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all comes home to you?
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Verse 4

C
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Picture the wings that
B
B
2

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Em
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take you home
A
A

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C
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Home to the love you need
Interlude 2

That's what you need
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B
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Bm
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C
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Em
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E
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Am
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C
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B
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2

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Em
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Verse 5
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Are you hearing that lonely laughter as
C
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G
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Em
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the lights go out on you?
D
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Bm
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Are you getting that sinking feel
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C
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ing it all comes home to you?
G
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Verse 6
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C
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But if you care,
Bm
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2

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B
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Em
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don't run away
A
A

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C
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Your freedom's inside your head
Em
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That's what we said
Em
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That's what we said
Outro 1
Bm
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2

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Am
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C#
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B
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2

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Em
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Bm
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Em
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • Em

  • D

  • C

  • G

  • Bm

    2

  • B

    2

  • A

  • C#

    4

  • E

  • F

  • Bbm

  • Am

Capo: 4

Transpose: 0

0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Island by The moody blues is G# minor.

The primary chords used in Island are G#m, F#, E, B, D#m, D#.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 4 fret.

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

The tempo of Island is approximately 103 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Island 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 Island. 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 The moody blues.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Island 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 Island by The moody blues on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.