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Key: E major•
Intro 1
G
G

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F#m
F#m
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D
D

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G
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Bdim
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G

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Em
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Gm
Gm
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Edim
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A
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Verse 1
F#m
F#m
2

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Tell me do,
D
D

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G
G

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something true, true of you and me
Bdim
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G

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Asus4
Asus4

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That we're too busy living through,
G
G

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Em
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Edim
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Gm
Gm
3

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Edim
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A
A

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G
G

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too busy to see.
A
A

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F#m
F#m
2

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Ebdim
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What is it that we do
D
D

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G
G

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makes us what we are
Bdim
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G
G

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Em
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A
A

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If we sing are we nightingales,
G
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Gm
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3

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shine are we stars?
A
A

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Aaug
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Verse 2
Bm
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2

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D
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C#m
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G

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Who are we? what we got? are we
Em
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Bb
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a firework show?
Gm
Gm
3

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Csus4
Csus4

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Growing pale like a star that burnt out
F
F

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Ebdim
Ebdim

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B
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2

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Bm
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2

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years ago
D
D

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C#m
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4

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Stranger things have been,
A
A

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G
G

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stranger things have gone,
Em
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G

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Bb
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I find it hard right now to name you one
Gm
Gm
3

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Tell me do something true and drop
Csus4
Csus4

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F
F

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Ebdim
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B
B
2

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D
D

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the fairytales.
Bm
Bm
2

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D
D

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C#m
C#m
4

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If singin' birds must sing,
A
A

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Em
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with no question of choice
G
G

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Then livin' is our song,
Bb
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indeed our voice
Gm
Gm
3

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F
F

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Best agree you and me we're probably

nightingales
Ebdim
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B
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2

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G
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F#m
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2

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Verse 3
Ebdim
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D
D

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[Instrumental verse]
G
G

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Bdim
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G
G

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Em
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Who
Gm
Gm
3

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A
A

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Aaug
Aaug

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D
D

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C#m
C#m
4

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are we? what
G
G

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Em
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Bb
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we got? are we a firework show?
Gm
Gm
3

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Growing pale like a star that burnt
Csus4
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F
F

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Ebdim
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B
B
2

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D
D

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out years ago
Bm
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2

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D
D

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C#m
C#m
4

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Stranger things have been,
G
G

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stranger things have gone,
Em
Em

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G
G

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Bb
Bb

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I find it hard right now to name you one
Gm
Gm
3

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Tell me do something true and drop
F
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Ebdim
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B
B
2

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D
D

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the fairytales.
Bm
Bm
2

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D
D

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C#m
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4

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If singin' birds must sing,
A
A

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G
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with no question of choice
Em
Em

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Then livin' is our song,
Bb
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indeed our voice
Gm
Gm
3

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Csus4
Csus4

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F
F

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Best agree you and me we're probably
Interlude 1

nightingales
Ebdim
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B
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G
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Bbdim
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G
G

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Verse 4
A
A

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God's a proud thundercloud
F#m
F#m
2

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D
D

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G
G

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we are cartoon cats
Bdim
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Em
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Asus4
Asus4

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With a fear that is biblical
Em
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Gm
Gm
3

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under our hats
A
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Aaug
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Verse 5
Bm
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D
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A
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C#m
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4

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C#dim
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Who are we? what we got?
Em
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G
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Bb
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are we a firework show?
Gm
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Growing pale like a star that burnt
Csus4
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F
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Ebdim
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B
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2

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D
D

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out years ago
Bm
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D
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C#m
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Stranger things have been,
A
A

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Em
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stranger things have gone,
G
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Bb
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I find it hard right now to name you one
Gm
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Tell me do something true and drop
F
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Ebdim
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B
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D
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Bm
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the fairytales.
D
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C#m
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If singin' birds must sing,
Em
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with no question of choice
G
G

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Em
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Then livin' is our song,
Bb
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indeed our voice
Gm
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Best agree you and me

we're probably nightingales
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • G

  • F#m

    2

  • D

  • Bdim

  • Em

  • Gm

    3

  • Edim

  • A

  • Asus4

  • Ebdim

  • Aaug

  • Bm

    2

  • C#m

    4

  • Bb

  • Csus4

  • F

  • B

    2

  • Bbdim

  • C#dim

    4

Capo: 2

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Nightingales by Prefab Sprout is E major.

The primary chords used in Nightingales are A, G#m, E, C#dim, F#m, Am.

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

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

The tempo of Nightingales is approximately 86 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Nightingales 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 Nightingales. 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 Prefab Sprout.

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