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The Life Machine chords by
Tubeway Army
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Gary Numan
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Key: Eb major•
Intro 1
D
D

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Verse 1
D
D

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Me I've just died

But some machine keeps on humming

I'm just an extra piece of dead

meat to keep running
F
F

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G
G

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Why won't you let me die in peace?
Em
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F
F

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Why won't you let me die
G
G

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with some kind of honor?
F
F

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G
G

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Why won't you let me die at all?
Gm
Gm
3

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Eb
Eb
6

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I know
D
D

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You've got your principles
Verse 2
D
D

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My body lies immobile

I left it days ago

And me I watch from somewhere as

the loved ones come and go
F
F

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G
G

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I see them glancing at the switch
Em
Em

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F
F

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I hear them whispering may
G
G

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be it's better that way
D
D

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F
F

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G
G

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I see the love turn into feelings
Gm
Gm
3

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I know
Eb
Eb
6

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Aren't quite the same
Verse 3
Eb
Eb
6

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I see the men of learning

Pacing to and fro
D
D

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But how can I expect

the sane to ever know?

I'd rather die than have no mind

I know my brain is gone damaged

beyond repair

I see an empty shell below me

I know

I've had my time

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • D

  • F

  • G

  • Em

  • Gm

    3

  • Eb

    6

Capo: 1

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of The Life Machine by Tubeway Army, Gary Numan is Eb major.

The primary chords used in The Life Machine are Eb, Gb, Ab, Fm, Abm, Fb.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 1 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like Eb, Gb, Ab, Fm, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of The Life Machine is approximately 130 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of The Life Machine 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 Life Machine. 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 Tubeway Army, Gary Numan.

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

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