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When Am I Going To Make A Living original guitar chords by
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Key: D major
Intro 1
Em7
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D
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Chorus 1
Em9
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Dmaj9
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4

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When am I gonna make a living? Ooh
Em9
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It's gonna take a while
Dmaj9
Dmaj9
4

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before I give in
Em9
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See the people
Dmaj9
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4

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fussing and thieving
Em9
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While the sharks are
Dmaj9
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wheeling and dealing
Verse 1
Em7
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Gotta look up and tell yourself
Dmaj7
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There's no end to what you can do
Em7
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They'll waste your body and soul
Dmaj7
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if you allow them to
Em7
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Dmaj7
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This is the time to start believing in yourself
Em7
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Dmaj7
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Put the blame on no one else
Chorus 2
Em9
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Dmaj9
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4

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When am I gonna make a living? Ooh
Em9
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It's gonna take a while
Dmaj9
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4

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before I give in
Em9
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See the people
Dmaj9
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4

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fussing and stealing
Em9
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Dmaj9
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Too many lies, no one is achieving
Verse 2
Em7
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Dmaj7
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Haven't I told you before
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Dmaj7
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We're hungry for a life we can't afford
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Dmaj7
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There's no end to what you can do
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Dmaj7
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If you give yourself a chance to prove
Bridge 1
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F#m7
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We're hungry but we won't give in
Bm7
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Hungry but we won't give in
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F#m7
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Hungry but we won't give in
Bm7
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Hungry but we won't give in
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F#m7
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Hungry but we won't give in
Bm7
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We're hungry but we won't give in
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F#m7
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Hungry but we won't give in
Bm7
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Hungry but we won't give in
Verse 3
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Dmaj7
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Oh there's no end to what you can do
Em7
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They'll waste your body and soul
Dmaj7
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if you allow them to
Em7
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Dmaj7
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Oh start believing in yourself
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Dmaj7
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Put the blame on no one else
Solo 1
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Dmaj9
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Not gonna give in
Em9
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Dmaj9
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Em9
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Dmaj9
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Hungry but we won't give in
Chorus 3
Em9
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Dmaj9
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When am I gonna make a living? Ooh
Em9
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It's gonna take a while before I give in
Dmaj9
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Yes, it is
Em9
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Dmaj9
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I'm sick and tired of scratching a living
Em9
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I am hungry but I'm not
Dmaj9
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gonna give in, no
Outro 1
Em9
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Hungry but we won't give in
Dmaj9
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Hungry but we won't give in
Em9
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Hungry but we won't give in
Dmaj9
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Hungry but we won't give in
Em9
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Hungry but we won't give in
Dmaj9
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Hungry but we won't give in
Em9
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Hungry but we won't give in
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Hungry but we're gonna win

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Chords
  • Em7

  • D

  • Em9

  • Dmaj9

    4
  • Dmaj7

  • F#m7

    2
  • Bm7

    2

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of When Am I Going To Make A Living by Sade is D major.

The primary chords used in When Am I Going To Make A Living are Em, D, F#m, Bm.

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

Yes, this version uses open chords like Em, D, F#m, Bm, 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 When Am I Going To Make A Living is approximately 94 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of When Am I Going To Make A Living 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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