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Key: F# minor•
Intro 1
Am
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Verse 1
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Don't just

stand there watching it happening
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I can't stand it

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Em
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Something's telling me
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Don't want to go out this way

But have a nice day
Verse 2
C
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Then read it in the headlines
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C
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C
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C
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C
C

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Stick it in the bag
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Stick it in the bag
Verse 3
D
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For the beautiful occupation
C
C

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The beautiful occupation
D
D

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You don't need an invitation
C
C

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Am
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C
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To drop in upon a nation
Verse 4
Em
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I'm too cynical

I'm just sitting here
Am
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I'm just wasting my time
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Half a million civillians gonna die today

But look the wrong way
Verse 5
C
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Stick it in the bag

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Verse 6
D
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For the beautiful occupation
C
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The beautiful occupation
D
D

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C
C

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Am
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To drop in upon a na tion
Interlude 1
D#
D#
6

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D#
D#
6

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D
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Verse 7
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Don't just stand there
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D
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watching it happening
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I can't stand it
D
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Don't feel it
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Something telling me
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D
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Am
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D
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Don't want to go out this way
Am
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But have a nice day
Verse 8
C
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Stick in the bag
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Stick in the bag
Verse 9
D
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For the beautiful occupation
C
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The beautiful occupation
D
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C
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To drop in upon a nation
Verse 10
D
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The beautiful occupation
C
C

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The beautiful occupation
D
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So much for an intervention
C
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Don't call the united nations
Outro 1
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • Am

  • Em

  • C

  • G

  • D

  • D#

    6

Capo: 2

Transpose: 0

0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of The Beautiful Occupation by Travis is F# minor.

The primary chords used in The Beautiful Occupation are Bm, F#m, D, A, E, E#.

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

Yes, this version uses open chords like Bm, F#m, D, A, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of The Beautiful Occupation is approximately 120 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of The Beautiful Occupation 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 The Beautiful Occupation. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

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