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Song for the Life chords by
The Waterboys
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Key: E major•
Intro 1
D
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F#m
F#m
2

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Bm
Bm
2

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G
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A
A

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D
D

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A

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D

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A

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Bm
Bm
2

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G

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A
A

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A

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Bm
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2

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A
A

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D

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Bm
Bm
2

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Verse 1
D
D

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A
A

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Bm
Bm
2

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I don't drink as much as I used to
G
G

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A
A

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D
D

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'Cause lately that just ain't my style.
A
A

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And the hard times don't hurt like
Bm
Bm
2

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they ought'a
G
G

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A
A

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D

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They pass quickly like when I was a child.
Verse 2
G
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A

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D

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And lately I've learnt how to listen
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G

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A
A

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Bm
Bm
2

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To a sound like the sun going down
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A

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Bm
Bm
2

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In the magic that morning is bringing
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A

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There's a song for the life
Bm
Bm
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G

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I have found
A
A

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It keeps my feet on
Verse 3
D
D

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the ground
Interlude 1
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D

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Bm
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Bm
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Bm
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Verse 4
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D

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A

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Now the midsummer days
Bm
Bm
2

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ain't so heady
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G

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A
A

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They just drift like a breeze
D
D

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A

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through my mind.
D
D

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Bm
Bm
2

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And nothing ap pears in a hurry
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A
A

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As if to make up for some old
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D

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long- lost time
Verse 5
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A

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And lately I've learnt how to listen
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A

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Bm
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To a sound like the sun going down
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A

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Bm
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In the magic that morning is bringing
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There's a song for the friends
Bm
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I have found
A
A

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They keep my feet on the
Verse 6
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D

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ground
G
G

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They keep my feet on the ground
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Bm
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They keep my feet on the ground
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • D

  • F#m

    2

  • Bm

    2

  • G

  • A

Capo: 2

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Song for the Life by The Waterboys is E major.

The primary chords used in Song for the Life are E, G#m, C#m, A, B.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like E, G#m, C#m, A, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Song for the Life is approximately 49 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Song for the Life 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 Song for the Life. 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 The Waterboys.

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