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Life In A Northern Town chords by
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Key: E major•
Intro 1
E
E

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A
A

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B
B
2

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E
E

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E

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Verse 1
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E

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A Salvation Army band played

And the children drunk lemonade
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A

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And the morning lasted all day
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E

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All day

And through an open window came

Like Sinatra in a younger day
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2

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Pushing the town away,
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E

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ah
Chorus 1
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E

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(Ah hey ma ma, ma-me doo-de din-day-ya
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A

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Hey ma ma ma hey- yah)
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Life in a northern town

(...ma ma ma ma)
Verse 2
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E

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They sat on the stony ground

And he took a cigarette out
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2

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And everyone else came down
E
E

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To listen

He said, "In winter

nineteen sixty three

It felt like the world would freeze
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With John F. Kennedy
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And The Beatles" (yeah, yeah...)
Chorus 2
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(Ah hey ma ma, ma-me doo-de din-day-ya
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A

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Hey ma ma ma hey- yah)
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E

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Life in a northern town

(...ma ma ma ma)
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E

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(Ah hey ma ma, ma-me doo-de din-day-ya
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A

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Hey ma ma ma hey- yah)
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E

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All the work shut down

Verse 3
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The evening turned to rain

Watch the water roll down the drain
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A

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2

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As we followed him down
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E

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To the station

And though he never
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E

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(would wave goodbye)

You could see it written in his eyes
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As the train rolled out of sight
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G#
G#
4

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Bye bye
Chorus 3
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(Ah hey ma ma, ma-me doo-de din-day-ya
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Hey ma ma ma hey- yah)
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E

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Life in a northern town

(...ma ma ma ma)
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E

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(Ah hey ma ma, ma-me doo-de din-day-ya
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Hey ma ma ma hey- yah)
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Life in a northern town

(...ma ma ma ma)
[Repeat and fade]

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

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Chords

  • E

  • A

  • B

    2

  • G#

    4

Capo: No capo

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Life In A Northern Town?

The original key of Life In A Northern Town by The Dream Academy is E major.

What are the main chords for Life In A Northern Town?

The primary chords used in Life In A Northern Town are E, Emaj9, A, B, G#.

Do I need a capo to play Life In A Northern Town?

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

Is Life In A Northern Town beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like E, Emaj9, A, B, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

Are there official chords for Life In A Northern Town?

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 Life In A Northern Town?

The tempo of Life In A Northern Town is approximately 122 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for Life In A Northern Town?

You can easily change the key of Life In A Northern Town 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 In A Northern Town. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

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