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The Queen Is Dead original guitar chords by
The Smiths
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1986•Alternative•751 views•
Key: B major•
Intro 1

G6
G6

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Asus2
Asus2

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I don't bless them
G#m7
G#m7
4

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G6
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E
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Farewell...
Verse 1
B
B
2

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to this land's cheerless marshes

Hemmed in like a boar between arches

Her very Lowness with a head in a sling

I'm truly sorry -
Dsus2
Dsus2

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Esus2
Esus2
2

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but it sounds like a wonderful thing
B
B
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B
B
2

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Verse 2
B
B
2

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I said Charles, don't you ever crave

To appear on the front of the Daily Mail
Dsus2
Dsus2

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Esus2
Esus2
2

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Dressed in your Mother's bridal veil?
Interlude 1
G6
G6

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Asus2
Asus2

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G#m7
G#m7
4

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G6
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E
E

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Oh...
Verse 3
B
B
2

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And so, I checked all the registered

historical facts

And I was shocked into shame to discover

How I'm the eighteenth pale descendant
Dsus2
Dsus2

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Esus2
Esus2
2

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Of some old queen or other
Verse 4
B
B
2

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Oh, has the world changed,

or have I changed?

Oh has the world changed,

or have I changed?

Some nine year old tough who peddles drugs

I swear to God
Dsus2
Dsus2

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Esus2
Esus2
2

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I swear: I never even knew what drugs were
Interlude 2
G6
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Asus2
Asus2

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G#m7
G#m7
4

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G6
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E
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Oh...
Verse 5
B
B
2

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So, I broke into the palace

With a sponge and a rusty spanner

She said: "Eh, I know you,

and you cannot sing"

I said: "That's nothing -
Dsus2
Dsus2

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Esus2
Esus2
2

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you should hear me play piano"
Verse 6
B
B
2

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We can go for a walk

where it's quiet and dry

And talk about precious things

But when you're tied to your Mother's apron
Dsus2
Dsus2

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Esus2
Esus2
2

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No- one talks about
Interlude 3
G6
G6

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Asus2
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G#m7
G#m7
4

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G6
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E
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(castration) Oh...
Verse 7
B
B
2

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We can go for a walk

where it's quiet and dry

And talk about precious things

Like love and law and poverty
Dsus2
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Esus2
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2

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Oh, these are the things that kill me
Verse 8
B
B
2

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We can go for a walk

where it's quiet and dry

And talk about precious things

But the rain that flattens my hair...
Dsus2
Dsus2

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Esus2
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2

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Oh, these are the things that kill me
Chorus 1
G6
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Asus2
Asus2

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All their lies
G#m7
G#m7
4

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G6
G6

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E
E

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about make-up and long hair, are still there
B
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2

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B
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Verse 9
B
B
2

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Past the pub who saps your body

And the church who'll snatch your money
Dsus2
Dsus2

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The Queen is dead, boys
Esus2
Esus2
2

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And it's so lonely on a limb
B
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2

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B
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2

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Verse 10
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2

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Past the pub that wrecks your body

And the church, all they want is your money
Dsus2
Dsus2

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The Queen is dead, boys
Esus2
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2

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And it's so lonely on a limb
Interlude 4
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Asus2
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G#m7
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G6
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Bridge 1
B
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2

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B
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B
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B
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B
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B
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Dsus2
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Life is very long,
Esus2
Esus2
2

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when you're lonely
B
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2

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B
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2

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B
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B
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B
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2

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B
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Dsus2
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Life is very long,
Esus2
Esus2
2

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when you're lonely
B
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B
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B
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B
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B
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B
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Dsus2
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Life is very long,
Esus2
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2

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when you're lonely
B
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2

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B
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B
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B
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B
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B
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Dsus2
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Life is very long,
Esus2
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2

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when you're lonely
Outro 1
B
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B
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B
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B
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B
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Dsus2
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Esus2
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B
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B
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B
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B
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B
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Dsus2
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Chords

  • G6

  • Asus2

  • G#m7

    4

  • E

  • B

    2

  • Dsus2

  • Esus2

    2

Capo: No capo

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of The Queen Is Dead by The Smiths is B major.

The primary chords used in The Queen Is Dead are G, A, G#m, E, B, D.

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

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

If the simplified chords are too easy, you can visit the original chords page for a more advanced arrangement.

The tempo of The Queen Is Dead is approximately 141 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of The Queen Is Dead 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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