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Scrapheap City chords by
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Key: G major•
Intro 1
G
G

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Abdim
Abdim
6

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Am
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D
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G
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Abdim
Abdim
6

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Am
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D
D

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Verse 1
G
G

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There ain't no beauty
Bm
Bm
2

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And there ain't no style
C
C

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There's no quality
G
G

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And there's no purity
D
D

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Honor's dead and buried
C
C

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Because it's unnecessary
G
G

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Look at all the people
D
D

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Why they all look the same
C
C

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They're walking to the factory
D
D

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G
G

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In their cloth caps and trilbies
D
D

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They've got no style
C
C

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G
G

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Ain't it a pity

They're tearing old quality down
D
D

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Without any pity

Now they're coming to take me away
G
G

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To Scrapheap City

They say that good manners

belong on a heap
C
C

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They say they're outdated

and they're obsolete
D
D

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And now they're coming to take me away
G
G

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To Scrapheap City

There's no quality
Bm
Bm
2

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And there ain't no style
C
C

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Just miles and miles
G
G

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Of Scrapheap piles
D
D

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There's no quality
C
C

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G
G

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And there's no purity
C
C

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G
G

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They're digging up

all of the flowers
D
D

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Because they look pretty

And erecting identical concrete
G
G

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monstrosities

They're killing off all of the animals too
C
C

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The only ones left are the ones in the zoo
D
D

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Now they're coming to take me away
G
G

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To Scrapheap City

Ain't it a pity
Outro 1

Scrapheap City
G
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Chords

  • G

  • Abdim

    6

  • Am

  • D

  • Bm

    2

  • C

Capo: No capo

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Scrapheap City?

The original key of Scrapheap City by The Kinks is G major.

What are the main chords for Scrapheap City?

The primary chords used in Scrapheap City are G, Abdim, Am, D, Bm, C.

Do I need a capo to play Scrapheap City?

No capo is required for this song.

Is Scrapheap City beginner-friendly on guitar?

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

What is the tempo (BPM) of Scrapheap City?

The tempo of Scrapheap City is approximately 103 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for Scrapheap City?

You can easily change the key of Scrapheap City 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 Scrapheap City?

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

Is there a tuner available for Scrapheap City?

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 Kinks.

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