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Key: C major•
Verse 1
Dm
Dm

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"I've had enough and I

want out!"

"You can't walk away
C
C

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Dm
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now"
Interlude 1
Dm
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E5
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E5
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Verse 2
Dm
Dm

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I looked back once
F
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And all I saw was his face
Dm
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C
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Dm
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Smiling, the needle crying

Walking out of his room

With mirrors,
F
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C
C

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afraid I heard him scream
Dm
Dm

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You'll never get away
Interlude 2
Dm
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F
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E5
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Dm
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F
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E5
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Verse 3
Dm
Dm

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Cold and shaking
F
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I crawled down alleys to try
C5
C5
3

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And scrape away the tracks
C
C

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that marked me
Dm
Dm

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Slammed my face into

walls of concrete
F
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C
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I stared, amazed at the words
Dm
Dm

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written on the wall
Verse 4
C
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(Don't ever trust)
Bb
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Don't ever trust the needle,
C
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G
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Dm
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it lies
C
C

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(Don't ever trust)
Bb
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G
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Don't ever trust the needle when it cries
Interlude 3

Cries your name
Dm
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C
C

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A5
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A
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A5
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Am
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F
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A5
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E
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A5
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F
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E
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Em
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Em
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Em
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E
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E5
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A5
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E
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E5
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Em
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G
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F
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Dm
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E5
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F
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E5
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Verse 5
Dm
Dm

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Wet and raving
F
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The needle keeps calling me back
C
C

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To bloody my hands forever
Dm
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Carved my cure with the blade

That left me in scars
F
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C
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Now every time I'm weak
Dm
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Words scream from my arm
Verse 6
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(Don't ever trust)
Bb
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Don't ever trust the needle,
C
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G
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Dm
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it lies
C
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(Don't ever trust)
Bb
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A5
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G
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Don't ever trust the needle when it cries
A
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Cries your name
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(Don't ever trust)
F
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Don't ever trust the needle,
Dm
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it lies
A
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(Don't ever trust)
G
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F
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Don't ever trust the needle when it cries
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G
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E
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Cries
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G
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E
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your
G
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name
E
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G
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E
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Chords

  • Dm

  • C

  • E5

  • F

  • C5

    3

  • Bb

  • G

  • A5

  • A

  • Am

  • E

  • Em

Capo: No capo

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of The Needle Lies?

The original key of The Needle Lies by Queensrÿche is C major.

What are the main chords for The Needle Lies?

The primary chords used in The Needle Lies are Dm, C, E5, F, C5, Bb.

Do I need a capo to play The Needle Lies?

No capo is required for this song.

Is The Needle Lies beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like Dm, C, E5, F, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of The Needle Lies?

The tempo of The Needle Lies is approximately 118 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for The Needle Lies?

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

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

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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 Queensrÿche.

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