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Key: G# minor•
Intro 1
Em
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Verse 1
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Bm
Bm
2

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You've been living life
Em
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like it's rock and roll
C
C

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You've been taking too much

of what you can't control

You've been dancing with the devil
Em
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in your midlife crisis, baby

You've been pulling stitches
G
G

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from out of your face
C
C

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You've been trying to keep up
Am
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A
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in a young man's race
Em
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You've been drawing down
D
D

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while the interest rates go higher
Bm
Bm
2

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Stealing contradictions from
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an unmarked grade
Bm
Bm
2

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You've been robbing the bank
Em
Em

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just to pay your way
C
C

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Life is such a drag
D
D

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When you're caught in a rat trap
Em
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G
G

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It's a sign of the times
C
C

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A
A

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Let the punishment fit the crime
Em
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Don't let silence be your
D
D

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Em
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D
D

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only testimony
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D
D

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You treat yourself out of rehabilitation
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C
C

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Press the button,
Bm
Bm
2

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mark self -annihilation
D
D

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D
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All your friends are your enemies
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D
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Your enemies are your
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friends
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You've been tryin' to bring about
G
G

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your self -destruction
C
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But you can't do that
Am
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because you cannot function
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You hate yourself
D
D

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and yourself really hates
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D

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you
Bm
Bm
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Stealin' clothes from
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Box and Sparks
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Does not make you one of the dudes
C
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Life is such a drag
D
D

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When you're caught in a rat trap
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G
G

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It's a sign of the times,
C
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Am
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let the punishment fit the crime
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A

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Em
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Don't let silence
D
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C
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Em
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be your only testimony, oh
D
D

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D
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D
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Bm
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Stealing contradictions from
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an unmarked grave
Bm
Bm
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You've been robbing the bank
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just to pay your way
C
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Life is such a drag
G
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D
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Em
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When you're caught in a rat trap
D
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G
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It's a sign of the times
C
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Let the punishment fit the crime
Em
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Don't let silence be your
D
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Em
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only testimony
D
D

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Em
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G
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C
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It's a sign of the times
Em
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D
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It's a sign of the times
D
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It's a sign of the times
Outro 1
D
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D
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • Em

  • Bm

    2

  • C

  • G

  • Am

  • A

  • D

Capo: 4

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Rat Trap by The Alarm is G# minor.

The primary chords used in Rat Trap are G#m, D#m, E, B, C#m, C#.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 4 fret.

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

The tempo of Rat Trap is approximately 154 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Rat Trap 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 Rat Trap. 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 The Alarm.

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