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Orwellian chords by
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Key: C major•
Intro 1
G
G

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Csus4
Csus4

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C
C

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Dm
Dm

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Gsus4
Gsus4

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G
G

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Csus4
Csus4

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C
C

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G
G

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Verse 1
G
G

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Csus4
Csus4

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C
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Dm
Dm

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We live in Orwellian times
G
G

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C
C

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It feels impossible to pick
Am
Am

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Dm
Dm

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a side
Am
Am

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Bsus4
Bsus4
2

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Insanities that dance and hide
B
B
2

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Bbsus4
Bbsus4

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The truth becomes
Bb
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C
C

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a broken lie
Verse 2
G
G

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Everywhere you look, everywhere you turn
Dm
Dm

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The future fights the past,

the books begin to burn
C
C

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I'll walk you through the apocalypse
Am
Am

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Where me and you could co-exist
G
G

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Everywhere Everywhere you look,

everywhere you turn
Dm
Dm

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The future fights the past,

the books begin to burn
C
C

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Words wage war, meanings being missed
Am
Am

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I'll walk you through the apocalypse
Interlude 1
C
C

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Em
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F
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G
G

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Csus4
Csus4

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G
G

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Verse 3
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G

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Csus4
Csus4

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C
C

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We live in Orwellian times
G
G

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Csus4
Csus4

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A deepening sense of
C
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Am
Am

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Dm
Dm

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fear and crime

On the playing fields,
Am
Am

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Bsus4
Bsus4
2

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in exclusive clubs
B
B
2

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Bbsus4
Bbsus4

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And the people machines still mak
Bb
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C
C

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ing fools of us
Verse 4
G
G

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Everywhere you look, everywhere you turn
Dm
Dm

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The future fights the past,

the books begin to burn
C
C

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I'll walk you through the apocalypse
Am
Am

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Where me and you could co-exist
G
G

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Everywhere Everywhere you look,

everywhere you turn
Dm
Dm

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The fu ture fights the past,

the books begin to burn
C
C

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Words wage war, meanings being missed
Am
Am

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I'll walk you through the apocalypse
Interlude 2
Am
Am

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C
C

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Em
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F
F

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Gsus4
Gsus4

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G
G

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Csus4
Csus4

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C
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Gsus4
Gsus4

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G
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Csus4
Csus4

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C
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Dm
Dm

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Am
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Bsus4
Bsus4
2

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B
B
2

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Bbsus4
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Bb
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Am
Am

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Verse 5
G
G

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Everywhere you look,

everywhere you turn
Dm
Dm

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The future fights the past,

the books begin to burn
C
C

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I'll walk you through the apocalypse
Am
Am

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Where me and you could co-exist
G
G

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Everywhere Everywhere you look,

everywhere you turn
Dm
Dm

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The fu ture fights the past,

the books begin to burn
C
C

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Words wage war, meanings being missed
Am
Am

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I'll walk you through the apocalypse
Outro 1
Am
Am

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C
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Em
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F
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Chords

  • G

  • Csus4

  • C

  • Dm

  • Gsus4

  • Am

  • Bsus4

    2

  • B

    2

  • Bbsus4

  • Bb

  • Em

  • F

Capo: No capo

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Orwellian?

The original key of Orwellian by Manic Street Preachers is C major.

What are the main chords for Orwellian?

The primary chords used in Orwellian are G, Csus4, C, Dm, Gsus4, Am.

Do I need a capo to play Orwellian?

No capo is required for this song.

Is Orwellian beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like G, Csus4, C, Dm, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of Orwellian?

The tempo of Orwellian is approximately 130 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for Orwellian?

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

Can I print the guitar chords for Orwellian?

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Orwellian. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Is there a tuner available for Orwellian?

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 Manic Street Preachers.

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