Postcards from a Young Man chords by
Manic Street Preachers

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Key: F major•

Intro 1

F

F

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C

C

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Gm

Gm

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Bb

Bb

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Verse 1

F

F

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I don't believe

C

C

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in absolutes anymore

Gm

Gm

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Bb

Bb

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I'm quite pre_ pared to

F

F

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admit I was wrong

C

C

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This life it suck_ s your principles away

Gm

Gm

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Bb

Bb

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You have to fight again_

st it every single day

Dm

Dm

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Verse 2

Bb

Bb

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These are the post_ cards

Gm

Gm

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from a young man

Bb

Bb

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They may never be writ_

Csus4

Csus4

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C

C

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ten or pos_ ted again

F

F

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C

C

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These are the post_ cards

Gm

Gm

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from a young man

Bb

Bb

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C

C

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They may never be written or pos_ ted

Gm

Gm

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again

Interlude 1

Csus4

Csus4

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F

F

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C

C

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Gm

Gm

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Csus4

Csus4

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F

F

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C

C

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Verse 3

F

F

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C

C

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It is like so many other things

Gm

Gm

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Bb

Bb

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As distant as your former sins

F

F

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C

C

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So sad and lonely and so derelict

Gm

Gm

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Bb

Bb

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As the op_ timism that we once shared

Dm

Dm

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Verse 4

Bb

Bb

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These are the post_ cards

Gm

Gm

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from a young man

Bb

Bb

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They may never be written

Csus4

Csus4

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C

C

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or pos_ ted again

F

F

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C

C

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These are the post_ cards

Gm

Gm

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from a young man

Bb

Bb

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Csus4

Csus4

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They may never be writ_ ten or pos_ ted

C

C

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Gm

Gm

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again

Interlude 2

Csus4

Csus4

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C

C

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Gm

Gm

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Csus4

Csus4

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F

F

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C

C

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Verse 5

Gm

Gm

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C

C

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I'll send you postcards every single day

Gm

Gm

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C

C

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Just to prove I still ex_ ist

Csus4

Csus4

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C

C

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Gm

Gm

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This world

C

C

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will not im_ pose its will

Bb

Bb

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I will not give up and I will not give in

C

C

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F

F

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C

C

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Gm

Gm

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Bb

Bb

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C

C

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F

F

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And I will not give up and I will not give

C

C

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Gm

Gm

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Bb

Bb

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C

C

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Csus4

Csus4

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C

C

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F

F

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C

C

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Gm

Gm

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_ _ in_ _

Interlude 3

Bb

Bb

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Csus4

Csus4

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C

C

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F

F

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Gm

Gm

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F

F

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Gm

Gm

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F

F

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Gm

Gm

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F

F

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Verse 6

F

F

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I won't betray

your confidence

Gm

Gm

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F

F

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I won't pretend my way was lost

Gm

Gm

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F

F

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This world will not impose its will

Gm

Gm

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F

F

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I will not give up and I will not

Gm

Gm

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F

F

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Gm

Gm

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F

F

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Gm

Gm

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F

F

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give in_ _

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Chords

F
C
Gm
Bb
Dm
Csus4

Capo: 3

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Postcards from a Young Man?

The original key of Postcards from a Young Man by Manic Street Preachers is F major.

What are the main chords for Postcards from a Young Man?

The primary chords used in Postcards from a Young Man are F, C, Gm, Bb, Dm, Csus4.

Do I need a capo to play Postcards from a Young Man?

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 3 fret.

Is Postcards from a Young Man beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like F, C, Gm, Bb, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of Postcards from a Young Man?

The tempo of Postcards from a Young Man is approximately 65 beats per minute.

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