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What Is Life original guitar chords by
George Harrison
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5.0 (1)
Key: E major•
Intro 1
E
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B6
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6

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D
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F#m/C#
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Verse 1
E
E

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What I feel, I can't say
C#
C#
4

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But my love is there for you,
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F#m
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E
E

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B
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But if it's not love that you need
C#
C#
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Then I'll try my best
F#m
F#m
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D

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to make everything succeed
Chorus 1
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E

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B6
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6

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A

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Tell me, what is my life
B
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E
E

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B6
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6

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A

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without your love
B
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2

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E
E

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B6
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6

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A
A

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who am I
B
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2

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E
E

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B6
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6

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A

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B
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D

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F#m/C#
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by my side?
B
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2

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What I know,
Verse 2
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I can do
C#
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F#m
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D
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If I give my love now to everyone like you
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B
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But if it's not love that you need
C#
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Then I'll try my best
F#m
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to make everything succeed
Chorus 2
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B6
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6

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F#m/C#
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B6
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B
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B6
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B
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D
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F#m/C#
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Interlude 1
E
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B6
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F#m/C#
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Verse 3
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E

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What I feel, I can't say
C#
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But my love is there for you,
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D
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B
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But if it's not love that you need
C#
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Then I'll try my best
F#m
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to make everything succeed
Chorus 3
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Tell me, what is my life
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F#m/C#
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What is my life
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • E

  • B6

    6

  • A

  • B

    2

  • D

  • F#m/C#

    2

  • C#

    4

  • F#m

    2

  • G

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Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of What Is Life by George Harrison is E major.

The primary chords used in What Is Life are E, B, A, D, F#m, C#.

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

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

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

The tempo of What Is Life is approximately 132 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of What Is 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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