The Stanza chords by
Ratboys

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Key: Bb major•

Intro 1

C

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G

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Am

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C

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G

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Am

Am

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G

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C

C

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G

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C

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G

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Verse 1

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G

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C

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Am

Am

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G

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I have a history of loving all the wrong guys

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G

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C

C

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In high school we studied Stalin

Am

Am

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G

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Said I love that guy but

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Am

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G

G

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C

C

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I am cursed

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Am

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Oh yeah I'm cursed all right

C

C

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In high school we studied Marx

Yeah he had pretty eyes

Am

Am

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Verse 2

G

G

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Am

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G

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D

D

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Am

Am

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C

C

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Am

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G

G

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C

C

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G

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But I wonder why and where we have to

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Am

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G

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C

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G

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Interlude 1

C

C

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G

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C

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G

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Am

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G

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C

C

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Verse 3

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C

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I have a tendency of biting

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Am

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My nails when I'm bored

C

C

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Sit on my computer for nothing

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Am

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G

G

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Writing I'm so bored

C

C

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But I am trapped beneath my bed,

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G

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Am

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G

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Am

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oh lord

C

C

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Sit on my computer for something

To occupy my time

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Am

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Verse 4

G

G

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C

C

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Am

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C

C

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G

G

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C

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G

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Am

Am

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C

C

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G

G

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Am

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C

C

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But I wonder why and where we have to

G

G

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Am

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go

C

C

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Interlude 2

G

G

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C

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G

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C

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G

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Am

Am

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G

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C

C

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G

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C

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G

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C

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G

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C

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Verse 5

G

G

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Am

Am

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I have a penalty that I like to pay at night

G

G

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C

C

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In high school I got yelled at

Am

Am

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By one of the wrong guys

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C

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But I am first, oh yeah I'm first in line

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Am

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G

G

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C

C

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In college someone told me that

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I have pretty eyes

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner

E ₂

A ₂

D ₃

G ₃

B ₃

E ₄

Guitar Tuner 7 Strings

B ₁

E ₂

A ₂

D ₃

G ₃

B ₃

E ₄

Guitar Tuner 12 stringStandard

E ₃

E ₂

A ₃

A ₂

D ₄

D ₃

G ₄

G ₃

B ₃

B ₃

E ₄

E ₄

Guitar Tuner 6 stringPower

Guitar Tuner 6 stringOpen

Guitar Tuner 6 stringExtras

G ₄

C ₄

E ₄

A ₄

CavaquinhoStandard

D ₄

G ₄

B ₄

D ₅

E ₁

A ₁

D ₂

G ₂

Bass Tuner 5 Strings

B ₀

E ₁

A ₁

D ₂

G ₂

G ₃

D ₄

A ₄

E ₅

C ₃

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C ₂

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A ₄

E ₅

G ₃

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Balalaika Tuner

E ₄

E ₄

A ₄

G ₄

D ₃

G ₃

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Banjo Tuner 4 Strings

C ₃

G ₃

D ₄

A ₄

An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner

E ₂

A ₂

D ₃

G ₃

B ₃

E ₄

Guitar Tuner 7 Strings

B ₁

E ₂

A ₂

D ₃

G ₃

B ₃

E ₄

Guitar Tuner 12 stringStandard

E ₃

E ₂

A ₃

A ₂

D ₄

D ₃

G ₄

G ₃

B ₃

B ₃

E ₄

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Guitar Tuner 6 stringPower

Guitar Tuner 6 stringOpen

Guitar Tuner 6 stringExtras

G ₄

C ₄

E ₄

A ₄

CavaquinhoStandard

D ₄

G ₄

B ₄

D ₅

E ₁

A ₁

D ₂

G ₂

Bass Tuner 5 Strings

B ₀

E ₁

A ₁

D ₂

G ₂

G ₃

D ₄

A ₄

E ₅

C ₃

G ₃

D ₄

A ₄

C ₂

G ₂

D ₃

A ₃

G ₃

D ₄

A ₄

E ₅

G ₃

G ₃

D ₄

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A ₄

A ₄

E ₅

E ₅

Balalaika Tuner

E ₄

E ₄

A ₄

G ₄

D ₃

G ₃

B ₃

D ₄

Banjo Tuner 4 Strings

C ₃

G ₃

D ₄

A ₄

Chords

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Am
D

Capo: 3

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of The Stanza by Ratboys is Bb major.

The primary chords used in The Stanza are Eb, Bb, Cm, F.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 3 fret.

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

The tempo of The Stanza is approximately 118 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of The Stanza 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 Stanza. 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 Ratboys.

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

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