Suicide Alley chords by
Manic Street Preachers

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Key: E major•

Intro 1

A

A

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B

B

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Verse 1

E

E

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I'm going down to

A

A

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sui_ cide alley

D5

D5

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'Cause the air that I breathe

B

B

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tastes better down there

E

E

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A

A

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Bb

Bb

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I'm going down to suicide al_ ley

A

A

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'Cause it seems as if,

D5

D5

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B

B

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as if it's the only place for me

Interlude 1

B

B

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E

E

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B

B

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A

A

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E

E

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B

B

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A

A

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F#

F#

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E

E

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And I'm

Verse 2

B

B

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going down to sui_ cide alley

A

A

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E

E

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Where you can't get at me

B

B

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And I'm going down to sui_ cide alley

A

A

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E

E

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A

A

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E

E

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Where I can be what I want to

Interlude 2

be

F#

F#

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E

E

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B

B

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A

A

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E

E

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B

B

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A

A

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F#

F#

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B

B

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Verse 3

E

E

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A

A

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I'm going down to suicide alley

D5

D5

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'Cause the air that I breathe

B

B

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E

E

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tastes better down there

A

A

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I'm going down to sui_ cide alley

D5

D5

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'Cause it seems as if,

B

B

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as if it's the only place for me

Interlude 3

B

B

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E

E

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B

B

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A

A

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E

E

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B

B

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A

A

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F#

F#

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Verse 4

E

E

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And I'm going down to

B

B

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E

E

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sui_ cide alley

A

A

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E

E

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Where you can't get at me

B

B

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And I'm going down to sui_ cide alley

A

A

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E

E

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A

A

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E

E

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F#

F#

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Where I can be what I want to be

E

E

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B

B

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Interlude 4

A

A

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E

E

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B

B

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A

A

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F#

F#

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G5

G5

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F#

F#

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You won't

Verse 5

E

E

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eat away at my mind

G#

G#

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with your ideas of decency

A

A

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I'll be in suicide alley being

C

C

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who and what I want to be

B

B

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E

E

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You won't eat away at my mind

G#

G#

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with your ideas of decency

A

A

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C

C

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I'll be in suicide alley being who and

Outro 1

what I want to be

C

C

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B

B

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E

E

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B

B

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A

A

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E

E

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B

B

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F#

F#

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B

B

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Chords

A
B
E
D5
Bb
F#
G5
G#
C

Capo: 2

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Suicide Alley?

The original key of Suicide Alley by Manic Street Preachers is E major.

What are the main chords for Suicide Alley?

The primary chords used in Suicide Alley are A, B, E, D5, Bb, F#.

Do I need a capo to play Suicide Alley?

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

Is Suicide Alley beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like A, B, E, D5, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of Suicide Alley?

The tempo of Suicide Alley is approximately 194 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for Suicide Alley?

You can easily change the key of Suicide Alley 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 Suicide Alley?

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