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This is the Life chords by
Marvin Gaye
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Key: A major•
Intro 1
D
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Am
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C
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D
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Dsus4
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Dsus4
Dsus4

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Verse 1
G
G

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This is
C
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D
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G
G

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the life here's where the living is
C
C

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D
D

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G
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This is the life baby, you're there
C
C

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D
D

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This is the life you've
G
G

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waited long enough
C
C

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Boy, you've arrived
D
D

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G
G

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breathe in that air
Verse 2
C
C

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D
D

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Am
Am

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Modern perfume silver
B
B
2

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E
E

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and candlelight
Am
Am

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A
A

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D
D

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Children, make way i'm
Dsus4
Dsus4

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D

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G
G

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here to stay
C
C

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Nothing but plans
D
D

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That's how it's going to be
Verse 3
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Ab
Ab
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D
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Am
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Dsus4
Dsus4

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C
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Dsus4
Dsus4

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D
D

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G

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This is the life for me
C
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D
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Am
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B
B
2

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E
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Dsus4
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Eb
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6

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Ab
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4

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C#
C#
4

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this is the life
Eb
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Ebsus4
Ebsus4
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Eb
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6

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Here's where the living
Ab
Ab
4

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C#
C#
4

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is this is the life
Eb
Eb
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Ebsus4
Ebsus4
6

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Ab
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4

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C#
C#
4

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Baby, you're there this is the life
Eb
Eb
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Ab
Ab
4

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Eb
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Ab
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4

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You've waited long enough
Verse 4
Ab
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C#
C#
4

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Ab
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4

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Boy, you've arrived breathe
Eb
Eb
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Ab
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C#
C#
4

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in that air
Eb
Eb
6

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Bb
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Modern per fume sil ver
C
C

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F
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and candlelight
Bbm
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Bb
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Ebsus4
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6

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Children, make way i'm
Eb
Eb
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Ab
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4

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here to stay
Db
Db
4

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Nothing but plans
Verse 5
Eb
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Ab
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4

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That's how it's going to be
A
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Adim
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Eb
Eb
6

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Ab
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4

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Eb
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This is the life for me
Outro 1
Ebsus4
Ebsus4
6

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Ab
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Eb
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Ebsus4
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Ab
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

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Chords

  • D

  • G

  • Am

  • C

  • Dsus4

  • B

    2

  • E

  • A

  • Ab

    4

  • Eb

    6

  • C#

    4

  • Ebsus4

    6

  • Bbm

  • Bb

  • F

  • Db

    4

  • Adim

Capo: 2

Transpose: 0

0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of This is the Life by Marvin Gaye is A major.

The primary chords used in This is the Life are E, A, Bm, D, Esus4, C#.

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

Yes, this version uses open chords like E, A, Bm, D, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of This is the Life is approximately 143 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of This is the Life 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 This is the Life. 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 Marvin Gaye.

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