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Key: E minor•
Intro 1
Em
Em

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A
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G
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A

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Em
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G
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Em
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A

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A

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D
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Verse 1
Bm
Bm
2

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I guess it kind of seems like a waste of time
D
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To descend again into laser lights
C
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Don't it kind of seem like we seen
Em
Em

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this one already?
Verse 2

G
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Everybody's looking like

they'll wait up for the guy

Even more impatient after guy arrives
Bm
Bm
2

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Don't you wish that we could have

these nine years back
D
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Verse 3

C
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There must be something bigger
Em
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than these little plastic packets

There must be something better than
G
G

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these sweaty plastic thoughts
Verse 4
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Em
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G
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This just isn't enough
Interlude 1

This just isn't enough
Em
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Verse 5
Bm
Bm
2

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Guys it's like you're not even trying
D
D

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You spend half the night trying to
C
C

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get to the next place

And spend the other half
Em
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texting your friends
Verse 6
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G
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Hoping all the right people will grant

you their respect

Hey incoming text,

it's not what you get
Bm
Bm
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These clubs are all filled to

the gills with assistants
D
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And interns and students and liars
Verse 7
C
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These moths go to lamps
Em
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'Cause they don't get
G
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invited to fires

Right now you all look pretty tired
Em
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Interlude 2
E
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B
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2

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Em
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E
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A
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B
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2

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E
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Verse 8
B
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2

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E

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A
A

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Let 'em go on without you
B
B
2

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E
E

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A

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Let 'em go on without you
E
E

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Verse 9

B
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2

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E
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Let 'em go on without you
B
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2

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E
E

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E
E

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Verse 10

B
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2

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B
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2

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E
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Let 'em go on without you
Outro 1
E
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • Em

  • A

  • G

  • D

  • Bm

    2

  • C

  • E

  • B

    2

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of This Isn’t Enough by The Hold Steady is E minor.

The primary chords used in This Isn’t Enough are Em, A, G, D, Bm, C.

No capo is required for this song.

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

The tempo of This Isn’t Enough is approximately 162 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of This Isn’t Enough 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 Isn’t Enough. 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 The Hold Steady.

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