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Key: E minor•
Intro 1
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Verse 1
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I know
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That the sunset empire
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shudders and shakes
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And I know
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There's a floodgate
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and a raging river
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And I say, yeah
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See the silence of
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the ribbons of iron and steel
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And I say
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Hear the punch-drunk huddle huddle as they
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drive on a hammer and steel
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Verse 2

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Sometimes you're beaten to the call
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Sometimes
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Sometimes you're taken to the wall
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And you don't give in
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Sometimes you're beaten to the call
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Sometimes
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Am
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Sometimes you're taken to the wall
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But you don't give in
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Verse 3

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I know
Verse 4
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I know
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That the cannibals wear
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smart suits and ties
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And I know
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They arm wrestle on the altar
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And I say
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Don't leave your heart in
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a hard place
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Verse 5
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Sometimes you're beaten to the call
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Sometimes you're taken to the wall
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Ah, yeah, yeah
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But you don't give in
Interlude 1
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Dm
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Verse 6
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to the call

Sometimes
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Sometimes you're
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taken to the wall, ohh
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And you don't give in
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Sometimes your face is gonna fall
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Don't you mean it
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Sometimes you're beaten to the call
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Sometimes
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Sometimes you're taken to the wall
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Chords

  • D

  • G

  • Em

  • C

  • Am

  • F

  • E

  • A

  • Dm

  • Bm

    2

Capo: No capo

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Sometimes by Midnight Oil is E minor.

The primary chords used in Sometimes are D, G, Em, C, Am, F.

No capo is required for this song.

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

The tempo of Sometimes is approximately 143 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Sometimes 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 Sometimes. 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 Midnight Oil.

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