Motorcycle Emptiness original guitar chords by
Manic Street Preachers

1992•Alternative•690 views•

Key: E major•

Intro 1

E

E

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E/D#

E/D#

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C#m

C#m

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A

A

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E

E

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E/D#

E/D#

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C#m

C#m

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A

A

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Verse 1

E

E

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E/D#

E/D#

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Culture sucks down words

C#m

C#m

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A

A

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Itemise loathing and feed yourself smiles

E

E

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E/D#

E/D#

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C#m

C#m

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A

A

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E

E

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E/D#

E/D#

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Organise your safe tribal war

C#m

C#m

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A

A

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Hurt maim kill and enslave the ghetto

E

E

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E/D#

E/D#

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C#m

C#m

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A

A

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Pre-chorus 1

C#m

C#m

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E

E

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Each day living out a lie

B

B

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A

A

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Life sold cheaply forever, ever, ever

Chorus 1

E

E

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E/D#

E/D#

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Under neon loneliness

C#m

C#m

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A

A

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motorcycle emptiness

E

E

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E/D#

E/D#

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Under neon loneliness

C#m

C#m

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A

A

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motorcycle emptiness

Interlude 1

E

E

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E/D#

E/D#

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C#m

C#m

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A

A

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Verse 2

E

E

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E/D#

E/D#

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Life lies a slow suicide

C#m

C#m

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A

A

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Orthodox dreams and symbolic myths

E

E

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E/D#

E/D#

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C#m

C#m

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A

A

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E

E

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E/D#

E/D#

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From feudal serf to spender

C#m

C#m

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A

A

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This wonderful world of purchase power

E

E

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E/D#

E/D#

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C#m

C#m

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A

A

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Pre-chorus 2

C#m

C#m

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E

E

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Just like lungs sucking on air

B

B

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A

A

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Survivals natural as sorrow, sorrow, sorrow

Chorus 2

E

E

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E/D#

E/D#

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Under neon loneliness

C#m

C#m

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A

A

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motorcycle emptiness

E

E

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E/D#

E/D#

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Under neon loneliness

C#m

C#m

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A

A

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motorcycle emptiness

Interlude 2

Amaj7

Amaj7

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B

B

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Amaj9

Amaj9

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B

B

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Cmaj7

Cmaj7

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D

D

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Cmaj7

Cmaj7

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Dadd9

Dadd9

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Bridge 1

Amaj7

Amaj7

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B

B

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All we want from you

Amaj9

Amaj9

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B

B

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are the kicks you've given us

Cmaj7

Cmaj7

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D

D

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All we want from you

Cmaj7

Cmaj7

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D

D

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are the kicks you've given us

Chorus 3

E

E

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E/D#

E/D#

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Under neon loneliness

C#m

C#m

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A

A

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motorcycle emptiness

Solo 1

E

E

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G

G

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A

A

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E

E

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E

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G

G

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A

A

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A

A

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Verse 3

E

E

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G#m/D#

G#m/D#

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Drive away and it's the same

C#m

C#m

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A

A

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Everywhere death row, everyone's a victim

E

E

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E/D#

E/D#

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C#m

C#m

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A

A

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E

E

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G#m/D#

G#m/D#

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Your joys are counterfeit

C#m

C#m

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A

A

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This happiness corrupt political shit

Pre-chorus 3

C#m

C#m

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E

E

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Living life like a comatose

B

B

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A

A

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Ego loaded and swallow, swallow, swallow

Chorus 4

E

E

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E/D#

E/D#

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Under neon loneliness

C#m

C#m

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A

A

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motorcycle emptiness

E

E

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E/D#

E/D#

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Under neon loneliness

C#m

C#m

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A

A

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everlasting nothingness

Outro 1

E

E

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E/D#

E/D#

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C#m

C#m

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A

A

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E

E

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E/D#

E/D#

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C#m

C#m

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A

A

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E

E

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Chords

E
E/D#
C#m
A
B
Amaj7
Amaj9
Cmaj7
D
Dadd9
G
G#m/D#

Capo: No capo

Transpose: 0

0

Autoscroll20%

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Motorcycle Emptiness?

The original key of Motorcycle Emptiness by Manic Street Preachers is E major.

What are the main chords for Motorcycle Emptiness?

The primary chords used in Motorcycle Emptiness are E, B, C#m, A, C, D.

Do I need a capo to play Motorcycle Emptiness?

No capo is required for this song.

Is Motorcycle Emptiness beginner-friendly on guitar?

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

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The tempo of Motorcycle Emptiness is approximately 113 beats per minute.

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