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The Stranglers
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Key: C major
Verse 1
C
C

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This one was my mom

This one my papa
F
F

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This one when the kids stayed out too late
C
C

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In their first car
Verse 2
G
G

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If you were to chase
C
C

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The lines on my face
Verse 3
C
C

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This one was from drinkin'

These two are from smokin'
F
F

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Those from my divorce
C
C

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When everyone was fighting
Verse 4
G
G

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There's no hiding place
C
C

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For the lines on my face
G
G

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C
C

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These are for the laughter
Verse 5


I'll take to the hereafter
F
F

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Crisis made by frowns
C
C

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Are had my ups and downs
Verse 6
G
G

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Just try and find disgrace
C
C

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In the lines on my face
G
G

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These are from the smiles
Verse 7

C
C

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When I look upon your face

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Chords
  • C

  • F

  • G

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of the lines by The Stranglers is C major.

The primary chords used in the lines are C, F, G.

No capo is required for this song.

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

The tempo of the lines is approximately 59 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of the lines 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 lines. 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 The Stranglers.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add the lines 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 lines by The Stranglers on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.