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Key: Eb major•
Intro 1
D
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D

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Verse 1
Bm
Bm
2

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One hand
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G
G

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full of rags to remind me
F#
F#
2

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F#
F#
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I've come so far to be a
G
G

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A

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stranger in a stranger's land
Bm
Bm
2

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My life, my loves are all behind me
F#
F#
2

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Bm
Bm
2

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Don't be surprised if
A
A

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F#m
F#m
2

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A

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G
G

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you only see me cry
D
D

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G

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A
A

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Till I go home
D
D

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G

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A

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Bm
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2

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Home
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D

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G
G

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Eyes full of dust, a heart full of nothing,
F#
F#
2

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G

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a family gone
F#
F#
2

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Being here and living
Em
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A

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life was our only sin
Bm
Bm
2

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F#m
F#m
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D
D

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Just pawns in a game cast
G
G

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out to the forwards
F#
F#
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Bm
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Don't be surprised at the
A
A

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F#m
F#m
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A

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G

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distrust in my eyes
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A

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Till I go home
D
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Home
Bm
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G

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And what will I do if I see my babies
F#
F#
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G

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F#
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Will they recognize
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A

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Unconditional love in their father's eyes
Bm
Bm
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What foreign tongue will
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form their phrase
F#
F#
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Bm
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Don't be surprised if this heart
G
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F#
F#
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inside me dies before I go home
Outro 1

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • D

  • G

  • A

  • Bm

    2

  • F#

    2

  • F#m

    2

  • Em

Capo: 1

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of The Refugee Song by Midge Ure is Eb major.

The primary chords used in The Refugee Song are Eb, Ab, Bb, Cm, G, Gm.

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

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

The tempo of The Refugee Song is approximately 71 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of The Refugee Song 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 Refugee Song. 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 Midge Ure.

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

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