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Levi Stubbs' Tears original guitar chords by
Billy Bragg
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1986•Rock•254 views•
Key: B minor•
Intro 1
Bm
Bm
2

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F#m
F#m
2

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G
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A
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Verse 1
Bm
Bm
2

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With the money from her accident
G
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D
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F#m/C#
F#m/C#
2

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She bought herself a mo_ bile home
A
A

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G
G

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So at least she could get some en_ joyment
Bm
Bm
2

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A
A

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out of being alone
G
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No one could say that she was left up
D
D

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on the shelf
A
A

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It's you and me against the World kid
Interlude 1

she mumbled to herself
Em
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G/D
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A
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Em
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G/D
G/D

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D/F#
D/F#

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Bm/F#
Bm/F#
2

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Chorus 1
Em
Em

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G/D
G/D

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When the world falls apart
D/F#
D/F#

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A/E
A/E

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Bm
Bm
2

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A
A

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some things stay in place
G
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A

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Bm
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F#
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Levi Stubbs' tears run down his face
Verse 2
Bm
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She ran a_ way from home
D
D

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F#m/C#
F#m/C#
2

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in her mother's best coat
A
A

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G
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She was married before she was even
Bm
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2

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A
A

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entitled to vote
G
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D
D

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And her husband was one of those blokes
A
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Bm
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2

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The sort that only laughs at his own jokes
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D
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The sort a war takes away
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And when there wasn't a war he left anyway
Interlude 2
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G/D
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A
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Em
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G/D
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D/F#
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Bm/F#
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Chorus 2
Em
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G/D
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When the world falls apart
D/F#
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A/E
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Bm
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A
A

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some things stay in place
G
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A
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Bm
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F#m
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Levi Stubbs' tears run down his face
Bridge 1
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D
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F#m
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A
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Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong
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F#m
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Are here to make right every- thing
A
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that's wrong
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F#m
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G
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Holland and Holland and Lamont Dozier too
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Are here to make it all okay with you
Verse 3
Bm
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G
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And one dark night he came home
D
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F#m/C#
F#m/C#
2

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from the sea
A
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And put a hole in her body
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Bm
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A
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where no hole should be
G
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It hurt her more to see him
D
D

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walking out the door
A
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And though they stitched her back together
Bm
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A
A

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they left her heart in pieces on the floor
Chorus 3
G
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When the world falls apart
A
A

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Bm
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A
A

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some things stay in place
G
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She takes off the Four Tops tape
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A

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Bm
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A
A

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and puts it back in its case
G
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When the world falls apart
A
A

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Bm
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A
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some things stay in place
G
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A
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Bm
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A
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Levi Stubbs' tears
Outro 1
G
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Bm
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Chords

  • Bm

    2

  • F#m

    2

  • G

  • A

  • D

  • F#m/C#

    2

  • Em

  • G/D

  • D/F#

  • Bm/F#

    2

  • A/E

  • F#

    2

Capo: No capo

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Levi Stubbs' Tears?

The original key of Levi Stubbs' Tears by Billy Bragg is B minor.

What are the main chords for Levi Stubbs' Tears?

The primary chords used in Levi Stubbs' Tears are Bm, F#m, G, A, D, Em.

Do I need a capo to play Levi Stubbs' Tears?

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

Is Levi Stubbs' Tears beginner-friendly on guitar?

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

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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 Levi Stubbs' Tears?

The tempo of Levi Stubbs' Tears is approximately 129 beats per minute.

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