The Abyss chords by
Robyn Hitchcock

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Key: A major•

Intro 1

A

A

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Em

Em

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D

D

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A

A

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C

C

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E

E

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D

D

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A

A

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C

C

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A

A

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E

E

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Em

Em

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D

D

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A

A

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C

C

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In the abyss,

Verse 1

Em

Em

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E

E

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D

D

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i don't know

A

A

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C

C

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In the heart of me i'm blind

D

D

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Em

Em

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E

E

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Em

Em

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D

D

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Em

Em

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Blind as if there was snow

D

D

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A

A

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C

C

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Drifting through my mind

E

E

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Em

Em

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I don't know what is true

D

D

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A

A

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C

C

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But my compass points to you

Verse 2

E

E

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When it's quivering like this

Bm

Bm

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A

A

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Verse 3

E

E

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D

D

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In the abyss there are thing_ s

A

A

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C#m

C#m

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A

A

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C

C

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That swirl before my eyes

Em

Em

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E

E

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They've got horns,

D

D

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they've got wings

C#aug

C#aug

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A

A

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C

C

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They were born to tantalise

E

E

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D

D

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Is it true what i see

A

A

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C#

C#

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C

C

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Or is it all inside of me?

Verse 4

E

E

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Bm

Bm

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A

A

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When it's flickering like this

E

E

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When you're in a place like

Bm

Bm

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A

A

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this mmm hmm

Interlude 1

In the abyss

Em

Em

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E

E

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D

D

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Dm

Dm

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C#aug

C#aug

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A

A

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C

C

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Em

Em

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D

D

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A

A

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C#aug

C#aug

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A

A

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C

C

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D

D

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In the abyss

Verse 5

Em

Em

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E

E

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D

D

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you can feel

C#m

C#m

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A

A

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C

C

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The pressure on your skin

D

D

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E

E

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D

D

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From the tip of your heel

A

A

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C#m

C#m

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A

A

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C

C

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To the face your eyes are in

E

E

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If you go down there with me

D

D

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A

A

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C

C

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What are we going to see?

Verse 6

E

E

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Bm

Bm

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A

A

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When you hear the serpent his_ s

E

E

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Bm

Bm

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And you're aching for the

A

A

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kiss mmm hmm

E

E

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Bm

Bm

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A

A

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And you're in a place like this oh

Outro 1

In the abyss

E

E

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D

D

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A

A

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C

C

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D

D

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E

E

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D

D

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A

A

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C

C

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E

E

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Chords

A
Em
D
C
E
Bm
C#m
C#aug
C#
Dm

Capo: 2

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of The Abyss?

The original key of The Abyss by Robyn Hitchcock is A major.

What are the main chords for The Abyss?

The primary chords used in The Abyss are A, Em, D, C, E, Bm.

Do I need a capo to play The Abyss?

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

Is The Abyss beginner-friendly on guitar?

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

What is the tempo (BPM) of The Abyss?

The tempo of The Abyss is approximately 91 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for The Abyss?

You can easily change the key of The Abyss 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 The Abyss?

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