Ready for Drowning chords by
Manic Street Preachers

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Key: G major•

Intro 1

G

G

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D

D

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Am

Am

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C

C

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G

G

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D

D

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Am

Am

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C

C

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G

G

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D

D

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Am

Am

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C

C

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C#m

C#m

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Verse 1

C

C

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"Here's a true story"

G

G

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Said someone to me yesterday

Em

Em

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C#m

C#m

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Said he'd heard it in a taxi

C

C

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Must have had him at my mercy

G

G

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Drown that poor thing put it

Em

Em

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out of its misery

Am

Am

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C

C

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Condemn it to it_ s future deny its his_ tory,

G

G

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deny its his_ tory

Verse 2

Em

Em

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Am

Am

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So where are we going?

D

D

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G

G

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D

D

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Em

Em

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We are not ready for drown_ ing

Am

Am

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So where are we going?

D

D

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We are not ready for drown_

G

G

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D

D

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_ ing

Em

Em

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Verse 3

C#m

C#m

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C

C

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Look through my vene_ tian blinds

G

G

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Dusting the past off my mind

Em

Em

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C#m

C#m

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Seeing orange every_ where

C

C

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I'd go to Pa_ tagonia but

G

G

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it's harder there

Em

Em

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I'll do anything to prove I care

Am

Am

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C

C

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Fascinated by good destroyed by evil

G

G

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What is there to be_ lieve in

Verse 4

Em

Em

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Am

Am

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So where are we going?

D

D

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G

G

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D

D

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Em

Em

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We're not ready for drown_ ing

Am

Am

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So where are we going?

D

D

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G

G

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D

D

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We are not ready for drown_ _ ing

Interlude 1

Em

Em

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C#m

C#m

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Em

Em

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C#m

C#m

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Em

Em

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C#m

C#m

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Em

Em

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C#m

C#m

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D

D

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C

C

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G

G

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Em

Em

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Am

Am

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C

C

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G

G

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Em

Em

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Verse 5

Am

Am

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So where are we going?

D

D

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G

G

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D

D

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Em

Em

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We are not ready for drown_ ing

Am

Am

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So where are we going?

Dm

Dm

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D

D

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G

G

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D

D

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We are not waving, we're drown_ _ ing,

Em

Em

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Am

Am

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ooh

Outro 1

D

D

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G

G

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D

D

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Am

Am

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C

C

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D

D

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G

G

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D

D

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Am

Am

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C

C

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Chords

G
D
Am
C
C#m
Em
Dm

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Ready for Drowning?

The original key of Ready for Drowning by Manic Street Preachers is G major.

What are the main chords for Ready for Drowning?

The primary chords used in Ready for Drowning are G, D, Am, C, Dbm, Em.

Do I need a capo to play Ready for Drowning?

No capo is required for this song.

Is Ready for Drowning beginner-friendly on guitar?

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

What is the tempo (BPM) of Ready for Drowning?

The tempo of Ready for Drowning is approximately 81 beats per minute.

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