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Lavender Lane chords by
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Key: E major•
Intro 1
D
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D

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Verse 1
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D

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Daisy and
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A

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Teddy had two Cockney boys
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G

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And two Cockney sisters and
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D

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they all shared their toys
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A

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D

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A

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With old Rosie Rooke and Peggy O'Day
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G

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They all lived together down
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D

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in Lavender Lane
Verse 2
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D

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A

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Lavender Lane, oh my Lavender Lane
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G

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The people were poor and
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D

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the people were plain

They didn't have much but
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A

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they shared what they gained
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G

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D

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Contented to drift along Lavender Lane
Verse 3
Em
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B
B
2

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D

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Oh Lord, such a pity that
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A

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the world's gotta change
Verse 4
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A

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All of the houses were old and decayed
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G

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The people were proud who
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D

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lived in Lavender Lane
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A

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D

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Oh Lord, Lavender Lane
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A

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Oh Lord, Lavender Lane
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D

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Verse 5
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A

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E
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Sometimes I wanna get back home
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A

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E

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and do the things we did before
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E

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B
B
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And break down the old school tie,
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A

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and all the la- di- do- dahs
Verse 6
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D

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The knobs and the toffs sent
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A

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down two la- di- dahs
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G

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To mix with the people and
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D

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to drink in their bars

They looked down their noses and
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A

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they puffed their cigars
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G

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Instead of 'off' they say 'orf', instead
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D

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of 'yeah' they say 'ya'
Verse 7
Em
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And oh Lord
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D

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And Ted and Daisy said,
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'what a shame'
Verse 8
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D

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They'll knock all the houses down
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A

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for financial gain
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G

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And send all the people
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D

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to a new town estate
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A

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G

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Oh Lord, they gutted Lavender Lane
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A

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Whoa- oh, they gutted Lavender Lane
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D

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Verse 9
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A

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E
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Sometimes I wanna get back home
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A

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and do the things we did before
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E

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B
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And break down the old school tie,
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and all the la- di- do- dahs
Verse 10
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D

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In the great London Council
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A

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a decision was made
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G

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By the bright civil servants and
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D

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the people in grey

They sent all their navvies with
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A

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their buckets and spades
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G

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To knock all the houses
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D

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down in Lavender Lane
Verse 11
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B
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But worst of all,
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A
A

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they've taken all the people away
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A

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Now only memories are all that remain
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Of all of the people down in Lavender Lane
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Oh Lord, they gutted Lavender Lane

Whoa- oh,
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they gutted Lavender Lane
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A

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Whoa- oh, they gutted
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Lavender Lane
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Whoa- oh, they gutted Lavender Lane
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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Lavender Lane?

The original key of Lavender Lane by The Kinks is E major.

What are the main chords for Lavender Lane?

The primary chords used in Lavender Lane are E, B, A, D, F#m, C#.

Do I need a capo to play Lavender Lane?

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

Is Lavender Lane beginner-friendly on guitar?

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

What is the tempo (BPM) of Lavender Lane?

The tempo of Lavender Lane is approximately 122 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for Lavender Lane?

You can easily change the key of Lavender Lane using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Can I print the guitar chords for Lavender Lane?

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Lavender Lane. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Is there a tuner available for Lavender Lane?

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 Kinks.

Can I save Lavender Lane to play later?

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Lavender Lane to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

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You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for Lavender Lane by The Kinks on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.