Only The Stones Remain chords by
The Soft Boys

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Key: E major•

Intro 1

E

E

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Verse 1

A

A

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Men were executed, women bled

F#m

F#m

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Meat and fish changed hands

A

A

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B

B

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and children stayed up late

E

E

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A

A

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Uh, huh

Colored drums they

E

E

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displace the night

F#m

F#m

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B

B

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There's a taxidermist look_ ing for a fight

E

E

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F#m

F#m

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But now he's gone, oh yeah

A

A

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B

B

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Only the stones remain

E

E

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Girls were decked with

A

A

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flowers and violated while

F#m

F#m

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A

A

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Boys spat juice from a,

B

B

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E

E

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out of their fresh young bones

A

A

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E

E

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Soldiers crossed their hearts and died,

F#m

F#m

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B

B

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pretty girls turned cold inside

E

E

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F#m

F#m

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But now they're gone, oh yeah

A

A

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B

B

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Only the stones remain

E

E

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F#m

F#m

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Oh they're gone, yeah

A

A

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B

B

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Only the stones remain

E

E

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Verse 2

D

D

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A

A

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E

E

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And the stones have forgotten them

D

D

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A

A

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The stones have forgotten them

E

E

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Verse 3

They brake your body an_

A

A

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d drain the life out of it

F#m

F#m

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A

A

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It sinks into the soil while the

B

B

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E

E

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soul flies up into the air above

A

A

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And when there's no

E

E

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more tears to cry

F#m

F#m

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B

B

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There's nothing left to do but laugh

E

E

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State led collaborations collapse

F#m

F#m

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and cannabis evaporates, honey

A

A

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B

B

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Only the stones remain

E

E

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F#m

F#m

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(Here they go)

A

A

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B

B

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Oh yeah, only the stones remain

E

E

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Woah

Interlude 1

E

E

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A

A

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F#m

F#m

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A

A

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B

B

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E

E

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A

A

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E

E

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F#

F#

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F#m

F#m

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A

A

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B

B

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Now they're gone,

Verse 4

E

E

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F#m

F#m

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oh yeah

A

A

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B

B

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E

E

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Only the stones remain

F#

F#

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A

A

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B

B

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Oh yeah, only the stones remain

Outro 1

E

E

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Chords

E
A
F#m
B
D
F#

Capo: 2

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Only The Stones Remain?

The original key of Only The Stones Remain by The Soft Boys is E major.

What are the main chords for Only The Stones Remain?

The primary chords used in Only The Stones Remain are E, A, F#m, B, D, F#.

Do I need a capo to play Only The Stones Remain?

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

Is Only The Stones Remain beginner-friendly on guitar?

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

What is the tempo (BPM) of Only The Stones Remain?

The tempo of Only The Stones Remain is approximately 125 beats per minute.

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