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Town Called Malice chords by
The Jam
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Key: D major
Intro 1
D
D

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Verse 1
F#m
F#m
2

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Better stop dreaming of the quiet life
Em
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'Cause it's the one we'll never know
F#m
F#m
2

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And quit running for that runaway bus
Em
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'Cause those rosy days are few
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And stop apologizing
F#m
F#m
2

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for the things you've never done
A
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'Cause time is short and life is cruel

but it's up to us to change
Interlude 1

This town called
D
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(Malice)
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D

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Verse 2
F#m
F#m
2

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Rows and rows of disused milk floats
Em
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Stand dying in the dairy yard
F#m
F#m
2

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And a hundred lonely housewives
Em
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clutch empty milk bottles to their hearts
G
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Hanging out their old love letters
F#m
F#m
2

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on the line to dry
A
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It's enough to make you stop believing

when tears come fast and furious
Interlude 2

In a town called
D
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D

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(Malice)
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D

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Bridge 1
F#m
F#m
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Pa, pa, pa, pa, para, pa
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Pa, pa, para, pa, oh
F#m
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Pa, pa, pa, pa, para, pa
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Pa, pa, para, pa
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Struggle after struggle,
F#m
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year after year
A
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The atmosphere's a fine blend of ice

I'm almost stone cold dead
Interlude 3

In a town called
D
D

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(Malice)
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D

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Bridge 2
C#
C#
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Bm
Bm
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A whole street's belief in Sunday's roast beef
C#m
C#m
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Bm
Bm
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Gets dashed against the Co-op
A
A

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To either cut down on beer

or the kids new gear

It's a big decision in a town called Malice
D
D

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Ooh, yeah
Interlude 4
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Bridge 3
F#m
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The ghost of a steam train
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echoes down my track
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It's at the moment bound for nowhere
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just going round and round
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Playground kids and creaking swings
F#m
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Lost laughter in the breeze
A
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Could go on for hours and I probably will

But I'd sooner put some joy back
Outro 1

In this town called
D
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(Malice) yeah

Ooh

In this town called Malice, yeah
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

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Chords
  • D

  • F#m

    2
  • Em

  • G

  • A

  • C#

    4
  • Bm

    2
  • C#m

    4

Capo: No capo

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Town Called Malice?

The original key of Town Called Malice by The Jam is D major.

What are the main chords for Town Called Malice?

The primary chords used in Town Called Malice are D, F#m, Em, G, A, C#.

Do I need a capo to play Town Called Malice?

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

Is Town Called Malice beginner-friendly on guitar?

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

Are there official chords for Town Called Malice?

If the simplified chords are too easy, you can visit the original chords page for a more advanced arrangement.

What is the tempo (BPM) of Town Called Malice?

The tempo of Town Called Malice is approximately 203 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for Town Called Malice?

You can easily change the key of Town Called Malice 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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Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Town Called Malice. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Is there a tuner available for Town Called Malice?

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 Jam.

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