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Key: C major•
Intro 1
G
G

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Csus2
Csus2

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C
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Fm
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Ab
Ab
4

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Fm
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Dm
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F
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C
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Verse 1
E
E

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Show me the meaning
Am
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Dm
Dm

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C
C

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of the word
E
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Am
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Dm
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C
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the word
E
E

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'Cause I've heard so much
Am
Am

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F
F

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Dm
Dm

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F
F

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C
C

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about it
E
E

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They say, "Hey,
Am
Am

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you can't live without it"
Dm
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F
F

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G
G

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Verse 2
C
C

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C
C

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Welcome to the human race
G
G

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F

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C
C

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With its wars, disease and brutality
G
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F

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C
C

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You with your innocence and grace
G
G

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F
F

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Restore some pride and dignity
C
C

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To a world in decline
Verse 3
G
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F
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C
C

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Welcome to a special place
G
G

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In a heart of stone
F
F

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C
C

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that's cold and gray
G
G

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F
F

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C
C

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G
G

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You with your angel face
F
F

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Keep the despair at bay
C
C

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Send it away, and
Verse 4
E
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Show me the meaning of
Am
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Dm
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F
F

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C
C

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the word
E
E

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Dm
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F
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C
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the word
E
E

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'Cause I've heard so much
Am
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Dm
Dm

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C
C

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E
E

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about it
Am
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Dm
Dm

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I don't want to live without it
F
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Dm
Dm

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I don't want to live without it
Em
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Dm
Dm

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Oh, I want love
Em
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Dm
Dm

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I want love
Em
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I want love
Interlude 1
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Dm
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C
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G
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Dm
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C
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Verse 5
G
G

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C
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Welcome here from outer space
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C
C

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The Milky Way is still in your eyes
G
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F
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C
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You found yourself a hopeless case
G
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One that's seeking per
F
F

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fection on earth
C
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That's some kind of rebirth, so
Verse 6
E
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Show me the meaning of
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Dm
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C
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the word
E
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Dm
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C
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the word
E
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'Cause I've heard so much about
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Dm
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F
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C
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E
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it
Am
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Dm
Dm

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Don't make me live without it
Em
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Dm
Dm

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Oh, love
Em
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I want love
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I want
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Love
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I want love

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • G

  • Csus2

  • C

  • Fm

  • Ab

    4

  • Dm

  • F

  • E

  • Am

  • Em

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Show Me by Pretenders is C major.

The primary chords used in Show Me are G, Csus2, C, Fm, Ab, Dm.

No capo is required for this song.

Yes, this version uses open chords like G, Csus2, C, Fm, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Show Me is approximately 140 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Show Me 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 Show Me. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

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