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This Island Life chords by
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Key: B minor•
Intro 1
Bm
Bm
2

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Verse 1
Bm
Bm
2

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This tea's too strong for
E
E

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me as I await your company
A
A

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Bm
Bm
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I had too much sun today

Ocean waters wash away

Nothing but the present present_
F#
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2

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Bm
Bm
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ing its presence
Verse 2
A
A

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This island life
Interlude 1

Separate my right from my wrong
Bm
Bm
2

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Verse 3
F#m
F#m
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Bm
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No, I am not pa_ gan but my
F#
F#
2

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heart has been for_ saken
E
E

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F#m
F#m
2

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E
E

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And the hand of
A
A

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God was on my mind
Bm
Bm
2

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It took some time from
F#m
F#m
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E
E

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Bm
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2

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time to time
F#m
F#m
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Now in the course I know time
Bm
Bm
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B
B
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Bm
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A
A

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itself will go
Verse 4
A
A

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This island life
Bm
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Separates my right from my wrong
Interlude 2
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E
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Bm
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F#m
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Bm
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Asus4
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A
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Bsus4
Bsus4
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Bm
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B
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Bm
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D
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Bm
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A
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E
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B
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2

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Bm
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B
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Bm
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A
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Bm
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F#m
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F#m
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Verse 5
F#
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Bm
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You forgot your shoes and I,
F#
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F#m
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I have sent a message but I
E
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A
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Bm
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So many stars in the sky
E
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It's the truths that will not lie
Bm
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B
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Bm
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E
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Bm
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B
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There's a young wild native maiden running
Bm
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A
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mad and barefoot to the sea
B
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Verse 6
Bm
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E
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B
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A
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Until this island life

Separates my rights from my
Bm
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wrongs
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B
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Verse 7
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This island life
Bm
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Finally separates my rights from my

wrong
B
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Bm
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B
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Bsus4
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Verse 8
Bm
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This tea's too strong for me
E
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as I await more company

I had too much sun today
Bm
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Dream of lands lying far away

Pregnant with the present
A
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presenting its presents
Verse 9
A
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This island life

Separate my right from
Bm
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my wrong
B
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Bm
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Verse 10
A
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This island life
Bm
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Separate my rights from my song
Verse 11
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Separate my right from my wrong

Separate my right from my wrong

Separate my right from

my wrong
B
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Bm
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B
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Bsus4
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(Separate my right
B
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from my wrong)
Outro 1
B
B
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B
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Chords

  • Bm

    2

  • E

  • A

  • F#

    2

  • F#m

    2

  • B

    2

  • Asus4

  • Bsus4

    2

  • D

  • G

Capo: 2

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of This Island Life?

The original key of This Island Life by Violent Femmes is B minor.

What are the main chords for This Island Life?

The primary chords used in This Island Life are Bm, E, A, F#, F#m, B.

Do I need a capo to play This Island Life?

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

Is This Island Life beginner-friendly on guitar?

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

What is the tempo (BPM) of This Island Life?

The tempo of This Island Life is approximately 125 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for This Island Life?

You can easily change the key of This Island Life 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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