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This Thing Was Bound To Happen chords by
The Radio Dept.
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Key: F major•
Intro 1
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Verse 1
Bm
Bm
2

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I'm walking the
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left hand path
Bm
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A
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It's my contribution
D
D

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to the political debate
A
A

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D
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I thought this time they'd disappear
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Now I just want to get out of here
Gm
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Suffocate this fear

But you know
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Verse 2

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This thing was bound to happen
F#m
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Bm
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This thing was bound to happen
Em
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This thing was bound to happen
F#m
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This thing was bound

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Bm
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2

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Verse 3
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Bm
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I drink Cuba Cola
Bm
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It's my contribution to
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the political debate
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My silent cheer for a change
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When I'd rather shoot up
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the stock exchange
Gm
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Cause you're in my rifle range

Yes you
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Verse 4

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This thing was bound
F#m
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Bm
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to happen
Em
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F#m
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Bm
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E
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Em
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Bm
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G
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This thing was bound to happen
Em
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Bm
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F#m
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Bm
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Em
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Gm
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A
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This thing was bound
F#m
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Bm
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to happen
Em
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F#m
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A
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Bm
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This thing was bound to
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F#m
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happen
Outro 1
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F#m
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • E

  • Em

  • Bm

    2

  • G

  • A

  • D

  • Gm

    3

  • F#m

    2

Capo: 3

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of This Thing Was Bound To Happen by The Radio Dept. is F major.

The primary chords used in This Thing Was Bound To Happen are G, Gm, Dm, Bb, C, F.

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

Yes, this version uses open chords like G, Gm, Dm, Bb, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of This Thing Was Bound To Happen is approximately 154 beats per minute.

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