Slum Kids chords by
The Kinks

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Key: G major•

Intro 1

G

G

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D

D

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C

C

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F

F

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C

C

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G

G

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C

C

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G

G

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C

C

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G

G

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D

D

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C

C

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G

G

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D

D

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Verse 1

G

G

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We're just slum kids,

D

D

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and we know it,

G

G

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C

C

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G

G

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C

C

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And we never stood a chance.

G

G

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C

C

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G

G

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D

D

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We were dragged up from the gutter,

C

C

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Am

Am

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D

D

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From the wrong side of the tracks.

Verse 2

G

G

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C

C

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G

G

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D

D

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So how dare you criticize,

G

G

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C

C

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F

F

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When you don't know what it's like

C

C

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G

G

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D

D

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To be dragged up from the gutter,

C

C

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Bm

Bm

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Am

Am

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D

D

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G

G

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Verse 3

Em

Em

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Why do rich kids get all the breaks,

Bm

Bm

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While the poor slum kids have to work,

sweat, struggle and slave?

Em

Em

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Why, Lord,

there's so much injustice in this world?

D

D

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Slum kids never stand a chance.

G

G

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Look at all the

Verse 4

D

D

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slum kids all around you,

G

G

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C

C

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G

G

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C

C

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Oh, they never stood a chance.

G

G

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D

D

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We were dragged up from the gutter,

C

C

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Bm

Bm

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Am

Am

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D

D

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From the wrong side of the tracks.

Interlude 1

G

G

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D

D

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G

G

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C

C

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G

G

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C

C

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G

G

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D

D

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C

C

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Am

Am

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D

D

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G

G

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D

D

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G

G

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C

C

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G

G

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D

D

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C

C

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Bm

Bm

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Am

Am

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D

D

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G

G

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D

D

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G

G

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C

C

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G

G

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D

D

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C

C

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Am

Am

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D

D

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G

G

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C

C

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G

G

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D

D

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G

G

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C

C

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G

G

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C

C

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G

G

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D

D

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C

C

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Am

Am

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D

D

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G

G

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Verse 5

Em

Em

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G

G

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Em

Em

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Why do rich kids get all the breaks,

Bm

Bm

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While the poor slum kids have to work,

sweat, struggle and slave?

Em

Em

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Why, Lord, there's so much

injustice in this world?

Am

Am

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D

D

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Slum kids never stand a chance.

G

G

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Look at all the

Verse 6

D

D

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G

G

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slum kids all around you,

D

D

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G

G

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C

C

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Oh, they never stood a chance.

G

G

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D

D

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We were dragged up from the gutter,

C

C

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Bm

Bm

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Am

Am

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D

D

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From the wrong side of the tracks.

Verse 7

G

G

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So how dare you criticize,

D

D

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G

G

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C

C

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When you don't know what it's like

G

G

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D

D

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To be dragged up from the gutter,

C

C

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Bm

Bm

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D

D

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From the wrong side of the

Outro 1

tracks.

G

G

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C

C

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Bm

Bm

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Am

Am

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D

D

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G

G

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E ₂

A ₂

D ₃

G ₃

B ₃

E ₄

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D ₃

G ₃

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E ₄

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G ₄

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E ₄

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G ₄

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C ₃

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E ₂

A ₂

D ₃

G ₃

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E ₄

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B ₁

E ₂

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E ₃

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D ₅

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B ₀

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E ₄

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G ₄

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C ₃

G ₃

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Chords

G
D
C
F
Am
Bm
Em

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Slum Kids?

The original key of Slum Kids by The Kinks is G major.

What are the main chords for Slum Kids?

The primary chords used in Slum Kids are G, D, C, F, Am, Bm.

Do I need a capo to play Slum Kids?

No capo is required for this song.

Is Slum Kids beginner-friendly on guitar?

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

What is the tempo (BPM) of Slum Kids?

The tempo of Slum Kids is approximately 63 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for Slum Kids?

You can easily change the key of Slum Kids using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

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Is there a tuner available for Slum Kids?

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