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Key: D major•
Intro 1
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Verse 1
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Bricked up a kilo
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D

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Paneled down in the back door

All the while I'm riding
Verse 2

To auditions I'm not getting
A
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Why do I keep on returning to you?
Verse 3

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All American jawlines
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D

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One moment going over scene lines

Grind the scripts
Verse 4

Like teeth
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A

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Why do I keep on returning to you?

Cocaine

Cocaine
A
A

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D

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Verse 5
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A

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Swarm of TV cameras
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G

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D

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Click and stumble at the Chateau

Later, I hear John's

Body got carried out
A
A

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Ice cream was a code word
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G

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D

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Told to me by a code man

These nice hotels
Verse 6

I don't know your clientele
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Why do I keep on returning
D
D

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to you?

(Cocaine) cocaine

(Cocaine) cocaine
A
A

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Why do I keep on returning
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D

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to you?

(Give me some ice cream)
Verse 7

Give it to me now, oh, now
A
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I'm in the deepest end of
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D

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an empty pool

(He's never gonna make it)
A
A

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(He's never gonna make it in L.A.)
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G

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I'm in the deepest end of an
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D

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empty pool

Cocaine
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A

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Cocaine
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I'm in the deepest end of an
D
D

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empty pool

(He's never gonna make it)

(He's never gonna make it in L.A.)
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A

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I'm in the deepest end of
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an empty pool

(He's never gonna make

it) cocaine

(He's never gonna make it) co
Outro 1

caine
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Chords

  • D

  • A

  • G

Capo: No capo

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of The Actor?

The original key of The Actor by Alt-J is D major.

What are the main chords for The Actor?

The primary chords used in The Actor are D, A, G.

Do I need a capo to play The Actor?

No capo is required for this song.

Is The Actor beginner-friendly on guitar?

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

What is the tempo (BPM) of The Actor?

The tempo of The Actor is approximately 75 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for The Actor?

You can easily change the key of The Actor using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Can I print the guitar chords for The Actor?

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for The Actor. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Is there a tuner available for The Actor?

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 Alt-J.

Can I save The Actor to play later?

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add The Actor to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

Can I access the guitar chords for The Actor for free?

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for The Actor by Alt-J on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.