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New Britain chords by
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Key: Ab major•
Verse 1
D
D

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B
B
2

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you've had it up to here with
C
C

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my west country talk
D
D

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you can hardly understand a word i say
B
B
2

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the shortest tree around
C
C

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here is a hundred feet tall
D
D

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B
B
2

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C
C

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it's gonna rain today
D
D

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Verse 2
C
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i try and tell you secrets

'til my face turns blue
D
D

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i am not getting through

to you
B
B
2

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all the way across the ocean

C
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they're gathering their strength again
D
D

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lining up along the

country's length again
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D
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D
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this morning i know who you are
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G

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this morning i know who you are
B
B
2

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C
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on the river, the sun is bright gold
Verse 3
D
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and the things you try to say

to me make my blood run cold
B
B
2

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C
C

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but i hold you anyway,
D
D

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and we stare into the sun all day
B
B
2

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and you're about to leave again
C
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i've learned to read your movements
D
D

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and i'm learning how to read your mind
B
B
2

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the sun climbs up the sky for us
C
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above the mississippi
D
D

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and i feel you in my arms,

but you're hardly even with me
G
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this morning i know who you are

this morning i know who you
Outro 1

are
G
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Chords

  • D

  • B

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  • C

  • G

Capo: 1

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of New Britain by The Mountain Goats is Ab major.

The primary chords used in New Britain are Eb, C, Db, Ab.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 1 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like Eb, C, Db, Ab, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of New Britain is approximately 32 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of New Britain 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 New Britain. 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 The Mountain Goats.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add New Britain 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 New Britain by The Mountain Goats on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.