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Mongrel chords by
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Key: G# minor•
Intro 1
Em
Em

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C
C

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Bm
Bm
2

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Em
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Verse 1
Em
Em

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I never knew my

father
C
C

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Bm
Bm
2

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Berlin 1945
Em
Em

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He forced himself onto my mother
C
C

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Bm
Bm
2

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All she did was stay alive
C#dim
C#dim
4

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Afterwards he gave her vodka
Bm
Bm
2

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And a Russian cigarette
G
G

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C#
C#
4

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Before he disappeared forever
F#
F#
2

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And left her with one regret
Verse 2
B
B
2

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G#m
G#m
4

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Me, the little mongrel
C#m
C#m
4

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F#
F#
2

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Born at the edge of hell
B
B
2

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G#m
G#m
4

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Times were tough but I was tougher
C#m
C#m
4

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F#
F#
2

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Em
Em

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I learned that lesson well
Verse 3
Em
Em

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I never knew my mother
C
C

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Bm
Bm
2

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Just maybe day to day
Em
Em

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She gave me food but no affection
C
C

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Bm
Bm
2

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What could she have to say
C#dim
C#dim
4

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After a war that ended with me
Bm
Bm
2

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G
G

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The uninvited kid?
C#
C#
4

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She never said she loved me
F#
F#
2

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Because she never did
Verse 4
B
B
2

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G#m
G#m
4

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Me, the little mongrel
C#m
C#m
4

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F#
F#
2

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Born at the edge of hell
B
B
2

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G#m
G#m
4

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Life was rough but I was rougher
C#m
C#m
4

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F#
F#
2

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D#m
D#m
6

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I learned that lesson well
Verse 5
E
E

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I was always the problem
D#m
D#m
6

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F#
F#
2

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E
E

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The one who made things worse
F#
F#
2

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C#m
C#m
4

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I made her old and bitter
Em
Em

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A
A

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Em
Em

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I made her cry and curse
Verse 6
Em
Em

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I never knew my father
C
C

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Bm
Bm
2

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Or where exactly he was from
Em
Em

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Do you think he could have loved me
C
C

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Bm
Bm
2

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The product of his sperm?
C#dim
C#dim
4

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Father, I never knew you
Bm
Bm
2

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G
G

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Mother, I was your curse
C#
C#
4

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The crying little bastard
F#
F#
2

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Who only made things worse
Verse 7
B
B
2

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G#m
G#m
4

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Me, the little mongrel
C#m
C#m
4

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F#
F#
2

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Born at the edge of hell
B
B
2

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G#m
G#m
4

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Times were tough but I was tougher
C#m
C#m
4

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F#
F#
2

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I learned that lesson well
D
D

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C#m
C#m
4

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B
B
2

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Me, the little mongrel from hell

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • Em

  • C

  • Bm

    2

  • C#dim

    4

  • G

  • C#

    4

  • F#

    2

  • B

    2

  • G#m

    4

  • C#m

    4

  • D#m

    6

  • E

  • A

  • D

Capo: 4

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Mongrel by Pet Shop Boys is G# minor.

The primary chords used in Mongrel are G#m, E, D#m, E#dim, B, F.

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

Yes, this version uses open chords like G#m, E, D#m, E#dim, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Mongrel is approximately 90 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Mongrel 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 Mongrel. 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 Pet Shop Boys.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Mongrel 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 Mongrel by Pet Shop Boys on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.