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Key: E major•
Verse 1
D
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You can keep the good times
A
A

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righteousness
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The best parting line

Rather then pretend we
A
A

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are A1 ultrafine
A
A

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Shall I be the first then to say
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D

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G

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what we have found
Em
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There's something in our lifetime
A
A

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A

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won't let us settle down
Verse 2
Em
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F#
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2

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Darling it's a life of surprises
Em
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F#
F#
2

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It's no help growing
A
A

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D

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Em
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older or wiser
F#
F#
2

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You don't have to pretend
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A

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G

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Em
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you're not crying
F#
F#
2

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When it's even in the way that
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you're walking
Verse 3
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G

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Never let your conscience be
A
A

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D

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harmful to your health
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G

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Let no neurotic impulse
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A

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D

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turn inward on itself
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G

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Just say that you were happy,
A
A

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D

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as happy would allow
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G

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And tell yourself that that will
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A

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have to do for now
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F#
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2

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Darling it's
Verse 4
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A

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G

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a life of surprises
F#
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A

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It's no help growing older
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Em
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or wiser
F#
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2

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You don't have to pretend
A
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you're not crying
Em
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F#
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2

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When it's even in the way that you're walking
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- Baby talking
Interlude 1
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A

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Asus4
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Never say you're
Verse 5
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Asus4
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bitter Jack
A
A

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Bitter makes the worst things
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G

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Asus4
Asus4

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come back
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A

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Darling
Verse 6
F#
F#
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it's a life of surprises
F#
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It's no help growing older or wiser
F#
F#
2

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Bm
Bm
2

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You don't have to pretend
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Em
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you're not crying
F#
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When it's even in the way that you're
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walking - Baby talking
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Asus4
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Verse 7

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Never say you're bitter
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Asus4
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Jack
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Bitter makes the worst things
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G

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Asus4
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come back
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F#
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Bm
Bm
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Darling it's a life of
Verse 8
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Em
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surprises
F#
F#
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A

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It's no help growing older
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Em
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or wiser
F#
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Bm
Bm
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You don't have to pretend
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you're not crying
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When it's even in the way that you're walking
Outro 1
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F#
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Bm
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Bm
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • D

  • G

  • A

  • Em

  • F#

    2

  • Asus4

  • Bm

    2

Capo: 2

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Life of Surprises by Prefab Sprout is E major.

The primary chords used in Life of Surprises are E, A, B, F#m, G#, Bsus4.

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

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

The tempo of Life of Surprises is approximately 64 beats per minute.

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

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