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Josephine, for Better or for Worse chords by
The Strawbs
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Key: F major
Intro 1
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Bm
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The years have left their mark
Verse 1

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Bm
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And time must be to blame
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To me you're still the same
Bm
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Josephine, for better or for
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worse
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Verse 2
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D

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Em
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I thought that I would stay
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Bm
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2

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Always young and free
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But now you're part of me
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F#
F#
2

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Josephine, for better or for worse
Verse 3
Bm
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2

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F#
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2

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For richer, for poorer
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F#
F#
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To honor and obey
Bm
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For better or for worse
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Asus4
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You're still the same today,
Interlude 1

Josephine
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Bm
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Verse 4
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Sometimes our way of life
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Has gone against the grain
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Yet somehow you remain
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Josephine, for better or for worse
Outro 1
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Bm
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Chords
  • D

  • G

  • Bm

    2
  • Em

  • F#

    2
  • E

  • Asus4

Capo: 3

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Josephine, for Better or for Worse by The Strawbs is F major.

The primary chords used in Josephine, for Better or for Worse are F, Bb, Dm, Gm, A, G.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 3 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like F, Bb, Dm, Gm, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Josephine, for Better or for Worse is approximately 72 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Josephine, for Better or for Worse 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 Josephine, for Better or for Worse. 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 Strawbs.

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