Sweet Misery Blues chords by
Violent Femmes

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Key: G major•

Intro 1

G

G

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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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Bb

Bb

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D

D

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G

G

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Gm

Gm

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D

D

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G

G

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D

D

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Yeah, I saw you com_

Verse 1

Bb

Bb

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D

D

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ing down the street.

G

G

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I could tell by your look that

Bb

Bb

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D

D

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you did_ n't want to meet.

G

G

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Em

Em

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D

D

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So this time, I went away,

G

G

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Em

Em

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but nex_ t time,

D

D

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C

C

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I'm just gonna have to say,

D

D

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can I buy you a dress or something?

C

C

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Could I buy you some

D

D

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C

C

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drewery or something?

Would you go out with

me or something?

Would you sleep with me

or something?"

Verse 2

G

G

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Better watch out,

Bb

Bb

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D

D

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if you're train is mov_ ing to fast.

G

G

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You better look out,

Bb

Bb

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D

D

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if you're living in the pas_ t

C

C

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because that's why you'll never lose these

D

D

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G

G

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Em

Em

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Eb

Eb

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D

D

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sweet misery blues.

C

C

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That's why you'll never lose these

sweet misery blues.

G

G

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Em

Em

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D

D

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Verse 3

G

G

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Eb

Eb

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Bb

Bb

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Yeah, I'm gonna corner you

D

D

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G

G

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in an el_ evator

Eb

Eb

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D

D

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and then you won't be able

G

G

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to put me off till later_ .

D

D

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I'll put on my charm and

I'll tingle your spine.

G

G

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D

D

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I'll take off my charm and then

C

C

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you'll want to die.

Em

Em

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Could I buy you a dress or something?

C

C

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Could I buy you some

drewery or something?

Would you go out with

me or something?

Would you sleep with me or something?"

Verse 4

G

G

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You better watch out,

Bb

Bb

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D

D

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cause you can't get rid of me.

G

G

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You better look out,

Bb

Bb

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D

D

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now babe don't you see?

C

C

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That's why you'll never lose these

Outro 1

sweet misery blues. (2 times)

G

G

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Em

Em

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Eb

Eb

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D

D

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C

C

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G

G

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Em

Em

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D

D

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Chords

G
D
Bb
Gm
Em
C
Eb

Capo: No capo

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Sweet Misery Blues?

The original key of Sweet Misery Blues by Violent Femmes is G major.

What are the main chords for Sweet Misery Blues?

The primary chords used in Sweet Misery Blues are G, D, Bb, Gm, Em, C.

Do I need a capo to play Sweet Misery Blues?

No capo is required for this song.

Is Sweet Misery Blues beginner-friendly on guitar?

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

What is the tempo (BPM) of Sweet Misery Blues?

The tempo of Sweet Misery Blues is approximately 111 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for Sweet Misery Blues?

You can easily change the key of Sweet Misery Blues 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 Sweet Misery Blues?

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