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Life Goes On chords by
Gerry Rafferty
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Key: B major•
Verse 1
E
E

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B
B
2

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E
E

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You get a thunderbolt

from out of the blue
F#sus4
F#sus4
2

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And it changes everything about

the life you knew

Yes the storm breaks and your

heart aches

And then life goes on
F#
F#
2

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When a long time love just disappears

You need someone new to help you
B
B
2

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F#sus4
F#sus4
2

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through those impatient years
B
B
2

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And those sad days, all those mad days
E
E

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While your life goes on
Verse 2
F#sus4
F#sus4
2

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You know it's over but you can't let go

It's not easy when it comes

to saying all those last goodbyes
F#
F#
2

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E
E

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In that moment when your dreams
F#
F#
2

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C#m
C#m
4

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lie scattered in the dust

You find something you can trust
F#
F#
2

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Love comes to meet you
F#m
F#m
2

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F
F

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Em
Em

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like a brand new day
G
G

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Em
Em

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Love comes to you all along the way
B
B
2

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You're walking down the street
F#
F#
2

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but you're lost in space
B
B
2

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And the fu_ ture comes to meet
F#sus4
F#sus4
2

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F#
F#
2

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you an_ d you like its face
Verse 3
E
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F#
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2

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C#m
C#m
4

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From a blue note comes a new note
F#m
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F
F

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Em
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G
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Em
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And your life goes on
C
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D
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You don't need miracles to point the way
F
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C
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When you know that love
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D
D

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is still the reason to be_ lieve
F
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In that moment when you know
F
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you might have given up
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F
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Someone fills your lov_ in' cup
E
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Em
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An_ d lies beside you 'til
F
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the break of day
Am
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E
E

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Love comes to you all along
Em
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G
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the way
Em
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Verse 4

B
B
2

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F#sus4
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A million stars shine
B
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2

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F#
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in the darkest night
B
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2

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From across the universe
F#
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there comes eternal light
E
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From this blue world to
C#m
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a new world
F#m
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F
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Somewhere life goes on
Em
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E
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Life goes on
F#sus4
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B
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F#
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B
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E
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F#sus4
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E
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F#
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B
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E
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F#sus4
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E
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F#
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F#sus4
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B
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E
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F#sus4
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F#
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B
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E
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F#sus4
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E
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F#
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B
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E
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F#sus4
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Life

goes on

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

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Chords

  • E

  • B

    2

  • F#sus4

    2

  • F#

    2

  • C#m

    4

  • F#m

    2

  • F

  • Em

  • G

  • C

  • Am

  • D

Capo: 4

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Life Goes On?

The original key of Life Goes On by Gerry Rafferty is B major.

What are the main chords for Life Goes On?

The primary chords used in Life Goes On are E, B, F#sus4, F#, C#m, F#m.

Do I need a capo to play Life Goes On?

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

Is Life Goes On beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like E, B, F#sus4, F#, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of Life Goes On?

The tempo of Life Goes On is approximately 133 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for Life Goes On?

You can easily change the key of Life Goes On 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 Life Goes On. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

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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 Gerry Rafferty.

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