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Nowhere Fast original guitar chords by
The Smiths
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1985•Alternative•9.2K views•
2.0 (1)
Key: B minor•
Intro 1
G
G

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A
A

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Verse 1
Bm
Bm
2

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I'd like to drop my trousers to the world
Em
Em

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G
G

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A
A

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I am a man of means, of slender means
Bm
Bm
2

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Each household appliance
Em
Em

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G
G

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A
A

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Is like a new science in my town
Bm
Bm
2

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And if the day came

when I felt a natural emotion
Em
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I'd get such a shock
G
G

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A
A

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I'd probably jump in the ocean

And when a train goes by,
Bm
Bm
2

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it's such a sad sound
Gmaj7
Gmaj7

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D
D

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F#m/C#
F#m/C#
2

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A
A

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No, no, no, no, no
Bm
Bm
2

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It's such a sad thing
Interlude 1
Gmaj7
Gmaj7

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Gmaj7
Gmaj7

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Em7
Em7

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G
G

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A
A

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Verse 2
Bm
Bm
2

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I'd like to drop my trousers to the Queen
Em
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Every sensible child
G
G

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A
A

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will know what this means
Bm
Bm
2

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The poor and the needy
Em
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G
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A
A

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Are selfish and greedy on her
Bm
Bm
2

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And if the day came

when I felt a natural emotion
Em
Em

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I'd get such a shock
G
G

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A
A

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I'd probably jump in the ocean

And when a train goes by,
Bm
Bm
2

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it's such a sad sound
Gmaj7
Gmaj7

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D
D

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F#m/C#
F#m/C#
2

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A
A

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No, no, no, no, no
Bm
Bm
2

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It's such a sad thing
Interlude 2
Gmaj7
Gmaj7

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Gmaj7
Gmaj7

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Em7
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G
G

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A
A

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F#m
F#m
2

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F#m
F#m
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Dmaj7
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F#m/E
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F#m
F#m
2

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F#m
F#m
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Em7
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G
G

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A
A

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Verse 3
Bm
Bm
2

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And when I'm lying in my bed
Em
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G
G

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A
A

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I think about life and I think about death
Bm
Bm
2

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And neither one
Em
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G
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A
A

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particularly appeals to me
Bm
Bm
2

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And if the day came

when I felt a natural emotion
Em
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I'd get such a shock
G
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A
A

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I'd probably lie
Em
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G
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A
A

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In the middle of the street and die
Em
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G
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A
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Bm
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2

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G
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I'd lie down and die, oh-oh

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Open Tuner
Chords

  • G

  • A

  • Bm

    2

  • Em

  • Gmaj7

  • D

  • F#m/C#

    2

  • Em7

  • F#m

    2

  • Dmaj7

  • F#m/E

Capo: No capo

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Nowhere Fast by The Smiths is B minor.

The primary chords used in Nowhere Fast are G, A, Bm, Em, D, F#m/C#.

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

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

If the simplified chords are too easy, you can visit the original chords page for a more advanced arrangement.

The tempo of Nowhere Fast is approximately 111 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Nowhere Fast using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

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