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Memory Lane chords by
Elliott Smith
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Key: E major•
Intro 1
D
D

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Dm
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A
A

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D

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A

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G
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A
A

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Bm
Bm
2

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A

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G
G

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D
D

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Bm
Bm
2

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G
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D
D

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Verse 1
F#m
F#m
2

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G
G

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This is the place you end up
Gm
Gm
3

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D
D

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When you lose the chase
F#
F#
2

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Where you're dragged against your will
Bm
Bm
2

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G
G

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From a basement on the hill
Verse 2
A
A

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G
G

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And all anybody knows
A
A

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Bm
Bm
2

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Is you're not like them
Em
Em

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A
A

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And they kick you in the head
Verse 3

And send you back to bed
D
D

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A
A

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G
G

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Isolation pulled you past a
Bdim
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Bb
Bb

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C
C

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tun nel to a bright
A
A

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D
D

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World where you can
Abdim
Abdim
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E
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G
G

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make a place to stay
Verse 4
Bm
Bm
2

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A
A

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But everybody's scared of this place
G
G

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D
D

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A
A

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They're staying away
Bm
Bm
2

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A
A

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D
D

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Your little house on memory lane
Verse 5
F#m
F#m
2

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G
G

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The mayor's name is fear
Gm
Gm
3

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D
D

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His voice patrols the pier
F#
F#
2

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From a mountain of cliche
Bm
Bm
2

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G
G

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That advances every day
Verse 6
A
A

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G

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The doctor spoke a cloud
A
A

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He rained out loud
Bm
Bm
2

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Em
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You'll keep your doors

and windows shut
A
A

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And swear you'll never show a soul again
Verse 7
D
D

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C
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But isolation pushes you 'til
Bdim
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Bb
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A
A

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every muscle aches
E
E

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Abdim
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6

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E
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G
G

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Down the only road it ever takes
Verse 8
Bm
Bm
2

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A
A

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But everybody's scared
G
G

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of this place
D
D

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They're staying away
Bm
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2

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A
A

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Bm
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2

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Your little house on memory lane
F#
F#
2

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If it's your decision to be
Verse 9
D
D

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E
E

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open about yourself
G
G

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Be careful or else
Gm
Gm
3

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Be careful or else
Verse 10
Gm
Gm
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F#
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2

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F#m
F#m
2

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G
G

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I'm comfortable apart
Gm
Gm
3

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D
D

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It's all written on my chart
Em
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F#
F#
2

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That I take what's given me
Bm
Bm
2

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G
G

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Most cooperatively I
A
A

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do what people say
G
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A

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Bm
Bm
2

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And lie in bed all day
Em
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G
G

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Absolutely horrified
A
A

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I hope you're satisfied
D
D

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Isolation
Verse 11
C
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G
G

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pushes past self-hatred,
Bdim
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Bb
Bb

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guilt guilt and shame
A
A

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D
D

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To a place where suffer
E
E

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G
G

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ing's just a game
Bm
Bm
2

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But everybody's
Verse 12
A
A

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scared of this place
G
G

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D
D

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They're staying away
Bm
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2

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A
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Bm
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Your little house on memory lane
E
E

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Verse 13

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Your little house on memory lane

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • D

  • Dm

  • A

  • G

  • Bm

    2

  • F#m

    2

  • Gm

    3

  • F#

    2

  • Em

  • Bdim

  • Bb

  • C

  • Abdim

    6

  • E

Capo: 2

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Memory Lane by Elliott Smith is E major.

The primary chords used in Memory Lane are E, Em, B, A, C#m, G#m.

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

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

The tempo of Memory Lane is approximately 105 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Memory Lane 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 Memory Lane. 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 Elliott Smith.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Memory Lane 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 Memory Lane by Elliott Smith on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.