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Mandalay chords by
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Key: G major•
Intro 1
C
C

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E
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Verse 1
B
B
2

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I traced the footsteps through the

multi- colored avenues
A
A

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That wind their way down to the sea
B
B
2

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I see the birds that fly beneath

the darkened sky
Abm
Abm
4

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They are the messengers of dreams
Verse 2
D
D

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Mandalay, now I know what
C
C

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D
D

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you tried to be

Mandalay, now I wish you were
C
C

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D
D

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here with me
C
C

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D
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Verse 3
Em
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G
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A
A

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Pages filled with science fiction
G
G

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A

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Em
Em

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D
D

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Without fear of
G
G

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A
A

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Bm
Bm
2

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A
A

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contradiction
B
B
2

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Walking through the fields of evergreen
A
A

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I see you turn and walk away
B
B
2

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And from the east there comes a breeze
Abm
Abm
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That floats up high into the blue
Verse 4
D
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Mandalay, now I know what you
C
C

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D
D

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C

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D
D

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tried to be

Mandalay, now I wish you were
C
C

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D
D

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here with me
C
C

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D
D

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Verse 5
Em
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G
G

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A
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Em
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The sound of retribution
G
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A
A

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In total disillusion,
Bm
Bm
2

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B
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2

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Mandalay
Interlude 1
C
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A
A

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B
B
2

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C
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B
B
2

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Verse 6
D
D

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Mandalay, now I know what
C
C

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D
D

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C
C

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D
D

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you tried to be

Mandalay, now I wish you were
C
C

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D
D

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here with me
C
C

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D
D

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Verse 7
Em
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D
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G
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A
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Bm
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2

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Em
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Amidst the confusion
G
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A
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The only conclusion
Bm
Bm
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B
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Mandalay
Verse 8

of the misty eyes

Have gazed into the coming
A
A

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B
B
2

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dawn

The leaves that turn to gold

and brown

I've watched them falling
Abm
Abm
4

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to the ground
Verse 9
D
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Mandalay, now I know what
C
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D
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C
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D
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you tried to be
C
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D
D

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Mandalay, now I wish you were here with
Outro 1

me
C
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B
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2

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C
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A
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B
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C
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B
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Chords

  • C

  • E

  • B

    2

  • A

  • Abm

    4

  • D

  • Em

  • G

  • Bm

    2

Capo: No capo

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Mandalay by Electric Light Orchestra is G major.

The primary chords used in Mandalay are C, E, B, A, Abm, D.

No capo is required for this song.

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

The tempo of Mandalay is approximately 80 beats per minute.

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

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 Electric Light Orchestra.

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

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for Mandalay by Electric Light Orchestra on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.