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Key: E minor•
Intro 1
Em
Em

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Bm
Bm
2

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A
A

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Em
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Bm
Bm
2

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A
A

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Em
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My early
Verse 1

morning

dreams don't matter,

unseen jocular
Bm
Bm
2

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Shattered as the letterbox,
A
A

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clatters like the outside
Em
Em

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world just spat at me

See I'm popular with

credit card companies
Bm
Bm
2

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Final warning me
A
A

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I can't afford to live comfortably
Em
Em

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There's bills for gas, tax, and electric
Bm
Bm
2

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Can't expect my clothes

to wash themselves
A
A

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Responsibility's kicked in,
Em
Em

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no scabbers on the shelves
C
C

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I'd pile up in the kitchen
Bm
Bm
2

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I don't want to just survive
A
A

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on a 9 -to -5 mess I've been missing
Em
Em

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I thought I'd paint a masterpiece

I thought I'd swim the

English Channel
Bm
Bm
2

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A
A

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Thought I'd firework my way through life

Or be a human cannonball
Em
Em

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But I'm too busy spinning plates
Bm
Bm
2

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A
A

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Getting dizzy but can't stop in case one breaks
Em
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Bm
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2

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A
A

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Em
Em

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Bm
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2

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A
A

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Em
Em

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Bm
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2

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Em
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Bm
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2

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My nine to fives and eight to six

and by the time

I've made the trip to work
Bm
Bm
2

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and back sat in traffic,
Em
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I'm exhausted

Fuming at the thought of a

life led hand to mouth
Bm
Bm
2

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Just consuming's not enough,
D
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Bm
Bm
2

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Em
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I know there's more to it

I need to do the things I love

that make me buzz to my core
D
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I need more free time,
Em
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but I can't afford it

I thought I'd be an Olympian,

thought I'd write the

next great novel
Bm
Bm
2

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Thought I'd stride across continents
Em
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A
A

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and laugh at any obstacle
Em
Em

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But no, cos I'm too busy

spinning plates
Bm
Bm
2

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Gettin' dizzy but can't
A
A

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stop in case one breaks
Em
Em

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No, I'm much too busy

spinning plates
Bm
Bm
2

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Gettin' dizzy but can't stop
A
A

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Em
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Bm
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2

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A
A

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Em
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Bm
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2

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just in case one breaks
A
A

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Em
Em

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I'm spinning plates, I'm losing patience
Bm
Bm
2

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And now and then with
A
A

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this same rotation
Em
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It's stuck in a loop

But I'm not stopping,
Bm
Bm
2

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Em
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here's a great one

No, I'm too busy spinning plates
Bm
Bm
2

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A
A

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But I can't stop in case one breaks
Em
Em

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No, I'm much too

busy spinning plates
Bm
Bm
2

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A
A

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But I can't stop in case
Em
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Bm
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2

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A
A

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one Breaks

Em
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Bm
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2

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A
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Oh oh, oh oh, oh oh, oh oh
Outro 1
Em
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • Em

  • Bm

    2

  • A

  • C

  • D

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Spinning Plates by Middleman is E minor.

The primary chords used in Spinning Plates are Em, Bm, A, C, D.

No capo is required for this song.

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

The tempo of Spinning Plates is approximately 143 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Spinning Plates 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 Spinning Plates. 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 Middleman.

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