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Intro 1
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Dsus4
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Verse 1
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Can you feel it when your
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throat dries?
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Can you see it in the night sky?
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Just a mumble round at tea time
Dm
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Smile
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G

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When I'm watching you
Dm
Dm

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When I was a child
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G

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We were living in fear
Dm
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Living in fear
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When I was a child
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Just a light year from here
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Dm
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Living in fear
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Worlds may shatter
C
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Years don't matter
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Words came back to
Dm
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haunt you
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Worlds may shatter
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Years don't matter
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Words came back to
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haunt you
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G
G

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Friends past missing
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D

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Reminiscing
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Words came back to haunt
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you
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Tolerating propaganda
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And your girlfriend, Al exandra
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Bm
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With her secret memor andum
Dm
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Bm
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C
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Signs
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D

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For an interview
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Searching for the light
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In the world of the blahs
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Masquerading as stars
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How can this be right?
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You've been going too far
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Leaving conscience ajar
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Worlds may shatter
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Years don't matter
F
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Bdim
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Words came back to
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haunt you
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Friends past missing
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Reminiscing
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D

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Words came back to haunt you
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Bdim
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Dm
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Bm
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Dm
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When I was a child
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We were living in fear
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Living in fear
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Worlds may shatter

Years don't matter
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Dm
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Bdim
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Words came back to
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Bdim
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haunt you
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Worlds may shatter
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Years don't matter
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Bdim
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Words came back to haunt
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Dm
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you
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Friends past missing
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Reminiscing
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Words came back to haunt you
Dm
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Bdim
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Am
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Worlds may shatter
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Years don't matter
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Words came back to haunt
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you
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Friends past missing
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Reminiscing
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Words came back to haunt you
Outro 1
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • Am

  • G

  • Dm

  • F

  • Dsus4

  • C

  • D

  • Bdim

  • E

  • Bm

    2

Capo: 1

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Words by The Human League is Bb minor.

The primary chords used in Words are Bbm, Ab, Ebm, Gb, Ebsus4, Db.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 1 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like Bbm, Ab, Ebm, Gb, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Words is approximately 86 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Words 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 Words. 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 Human League.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Words to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

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