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Key: E minor•
Verse 1
Em
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Spent my commission
G
G

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on another diversion
A
A

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And I don't got no meaning
G
G

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No purpose left at all
Em
Em

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My pastor tells me that my
G
G

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My light is dimming and I've
A
A

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G

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Been too long drifting in a ocean
Em
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It's OK
G
G

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You just need faith
A
A

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Been looking for answers
G
G

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in the wrong place
Em
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But how do I tell him that there
G
G

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There's something missing?
A
A

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And I don't got no substance
Verse 2

since you've gone
C
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Am
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Every day I go down to the water
Em
Em

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D
D

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And I pray since you left me that way
C
C

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Am
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Oh Lord, I'm trying to keep my mind
Em
Em

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On the good news that's in my heart
Verse 3
G
G

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A
A

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For the good, good news
G
G

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Em
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G

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For the good, good news
A
A

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For the good, good news
G
G

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Em
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G

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For the good, good news
A
A

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For the good, good news
G
G

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Em
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For the good, good news
A
A

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Since my baby left,

my light refuses to shine

Like a bird without a song or

a sun that will not rise
Em
Em

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Verse 4
G
G

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Em
Em

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Now I can make the eyes
G
G

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At anyone that I desire
A
A

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Throwing down with all the lost boys
G
G

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At the very edge of town
Em
Em

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Now I can spin a lie
G
G

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That burns me up all through the night
A
A

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'Cause I've got no one home
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G

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to answer to this time
Em
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G

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Every day is a repeat
A
A

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G

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Like a carrier bag stuck in a tree
Em
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I used to find my answers in
G
G

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the gospels of St. John
A
A

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But now I find them at
Verse 5

the bottom of this shot glass
C
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Am
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Every day I go down to the water
Em
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D
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And I pray since you left me that way
C
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G
G

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Oh Lord, I'm trying to
A
A

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Am
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keep my sights
Em
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On the good news that's in my heart
Verse 6
G
G

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For the good, good news
G
G

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Em
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For the good, good news
A
A

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For the good, good news
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G

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For the good,

good news
Em
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(Don't got no meaning and I

don't got no purpose)
A
A

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For the good, good news
G
G

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For the good, good news
Em
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(Can't find no comfort and I
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can't find no solace)
A
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Since my baby left,

my light refuses to shine

Like a bird without a song or a
Outro 1

sun that will not rise
Em
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • Em

  • G

  • A

  • C

  • Am

  • D

  • E

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of The Good News by Bloc Party is E minor.

The primary chords used in The Good News are Em, G, A, C, Am, D.

No capo is required for this song.

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

The tempo of The Good News is approximately 98 beats per minute.

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

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 Bloc Party.

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

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