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Key: E major•
Verse 1
D
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G

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The old magician takes the stage
A
A

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(His act does not improve
D
D

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with age)
Em
Em

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A
A

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Observe the shabby hat and gloves
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A
A

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Bm
Bm
2

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The tired act that no- one loves
Em
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A
A

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D
D

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There was a time he produced doves
Verse 2
D
D

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G
G

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A mirror and a puff of smoke
A
A

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D
D

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His mysteries are now a joke
Em
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A
A

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His poor assistant black and blue
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A
A

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Bm
Bm
2

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She's tired of being sawn in two
Em
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A
A

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D
D

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She's tired of being sawn in two
Verse 3
D
D

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G
G

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Hidden trapdoor, velvet cape
A
A

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D
D

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Still from death there's no escape
Em
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A
A

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Words of sympathy and tact
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A
A

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Bm
Bm
2

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Only underline the fact
A
A

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Bm
Bm
2

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Em
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A
A

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D
D

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Death is a lousy disappearing act
Interlude 1
D
D

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G
G

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A
A

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D
D

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Em
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A
A

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A
A

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Bm
Bm
2

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A

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Em
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A

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D
D

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Verse 4
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D

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G

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Lord have mercy and be kind
A
A

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D
D

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When our faculties unwind
Em
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A
A

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Overlook the hat and gloves
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A
A

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Bm
Bm
2

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The tired act that no- one loves
Em
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A
A

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There was a time we pro
D
D

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duced doves
Em
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A
A

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Verse 5

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A

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Bm
Bm
2

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Em
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A
A

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D
D

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The old
G
G

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magician takes the stage
A
A

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D
D

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With sleight of hand he'll disengage
Em
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A
A

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As dignified as you'll allow
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A

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Bm
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He'll take his last, his final bow
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A

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He's lost all his illusions now.
Outro 1
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Bm
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • D

  • G

  • A

  • Em

  • Bm

    2

Capo: 2

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of the old magician by Prefab Sprout is E major.

The primary chords used in the old magician are E, A, B, F#m, C#m.

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

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

The tempo of the old magician is approximately 103 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of the old magician 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 old magician. 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 Prefab Sprout.

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