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Amy MacDonald - This Is The Life Chords

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ChordsDm, Bb, F, Am
Strumming↓-↓↑-↑↓↑

Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow. Using the Transpose tool, switch to A key to play this song with easier chords.

DmBbFAm
OhtheDmwindwhistlesdown
Bbthecolddarkstreettonight
AndtheFpeopletheyweredancing
Amtothemusicvibe
AndtheDmboyschasethegirlswiththecurlsintheirhair
WhiletheBbshytormentedyouthsitwayoverthere
AndtheFsongstheygetlouder
Eachonebetterthan Ambefore
AmAndyou’resingingtheDmsongsthinkingthisisthelife
AndyouwakeupintheBbmorningandyourheadfeelstwicethesize
WhereyougonnagoDmhey?
Whereyougonnago,whereyougonnasleep Amtonight
Andyou’resingingtheDmsongsthinkingthisisthelife
AndyouwakeupintheBbmorningandyourheadfeelstwicethesize
WhereyougonnagoFhey?
Whereyougonnago,whereyougonnasleep Amtonight?
Whereyougonnasleep Dmtonight?
BbFAm
AmSoyou’reheadingdowntheroadinyourtaxiforfour
Andyou’reDmwaitingoutsideJimmy’sfrontdoor
ButFnobody’sinandnobody’shometillAmfour
Soyou’reDmsittingtherewithnothingtodo
Talking BbaboutRobertRigerandhismotleycrew.
AndFwhereyou’regonnagoandwhereyourgonnasleep Amtonight.
Amandyou’resingingtheDmsongsthinkingthisisthelife
AndyouwakeupintheBbmorningandyourheadfeelstwicethesize
WhereyougonnagoDmhey?
Whereyougonnago,whereyougonnasleep Amtonight
Andyou’resingingtheDmsongsthinkingthisisthelife
AndyouwakeupintheBbmorningandyourheadfeelstwicethesize
WhereyougonnagoFhey?
Whereyougonnago,whereyougonnasleep Amtonight?
Whereyougonnasleep Dmtonight?
Amandyou’resingingtheDmsongsthinkingthisisthelife
AndyouwakeupintheBbmorningandyourheadfeelstwicethesize
WhereyougonnagoDmhey?
whereyougonnago,whereyougonnasleep Amtonight
Andyou’resingingtheDmsongsthinkingthisisthelife
AndyouwakeupintheBbmorningandyourheadfeelstwicethesize
WhereyougonnagoFhey?
Whereyougonnago,whereyougonnasleep Amtonight
Whereyougonnasleep Dmtonight
Amandyou’resingingtheDmsongsthinkingthisisthelife
AndyouwakeupintheBbmorningandyourheadfeelstwicethesize
WhereyougonnagoDmhey?
Whereyougonnago,whereyougonnasleep Amtonight
Andyou’resingingtheDmsongsthinkingthisisthelife
AndyouwakeupintheBbmorningandyourheadfeelstwicethesize
WhereyougonnagoFhey?
Whereyougonnago,whereyougonnasleep Amtonight
Whereyougonnasleep Dmtonight
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ArtistAmy MacDonald
AlbumThis Is the Life
GenresAlternative, Rock
Year2007
KeyD
DifficultyIntermediate

How to play This Is The Life on Guitar (Step-by-step)

Amy MacDonald - This Is The Life on guitar requires 4 chords and 5 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓-↓↑-↑↓↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.

This Is The Life uses these transitions most often: Am → Dm (16), Dm → Bb (13), and F → Am (10). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with Dm - Bb chord transition.

1. Dm → Bb chord transition

Guitar Dm chord diagram Fingering: x-x-0-2-3-1Guitar Dm chord diagram
Guitar A# | B♭ chord diagram Fingering: x-1-3-3-3-1 Barre at fret 1.Guitar A# | B♭ chord diagram

Here's how to move from Dm to Bb:

  1. Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 1.
  2. Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to D string fret 3.
  3. Lift your ring finger from B string fret 3 and place it on G string fret 3.
  4. Place pinky on B string fret 3.

This transition appears in the intro, played 13 times.

Dm to Bb

2. Bb → F chord transition

Guitar A# | B♭ chord diagram Fingering: x-1-3-3-3-1 Barre at fret 1.Guitar A# | B♭ chord diagram
Guitar F chord diagram Fingering: 1-3-3-2-1-1 Barre at fret 1.Guitar F chord diagram

Switching from Bb to F:

  1. Lift your index finger from A string fret 1 and place it on E string fret 1.
  2. Slide your middle finger from D string fret 3 to G string fret 2.
  3. Lift your ring finger from G string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 3.
  4. Slide your pinky from B string fret 3 to D string fret 3.

This transition appears in the intro, played 9 times.

Bb to F

3. F → Am chord transition

Guitar F chord diagram Fingering: 1-3-3-2-1-1 Barre at fret 1.Guitar F chord diagram
Guitar Am chord diagram Fingering: x-0-2-2-1-0Guitar Am chord diagram

Here's how to move from F to Am:

  1. While playing F, lift your pinky from D string fret 3.
  2. Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on B string fret 1.
  3. Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to D string fret 2.
  4. Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on G string fret 2.

This transition appears in the intro, played 10 times.

F to Am

4. Am → Dm chord transition

Guitar Am chord diagram Fingering: x-0-2-2-1-0Guitar Am chord diagram
Guitar Dm chord diagram Fingering: x-x-0-2-3-1Guitar Dm chord diagram

To move from Am to Dm:

  1. Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on E string fret 1.
  2. Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to G string fret 2.
  3. Lift your ring finger from G string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 3.

This transition appears in the verse, played 16 times.

Am to Dm

5. Dm → F chord transition

Here's how to move from Dm to F:

  1. Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on E string fret 1.
  2. Keep middle finger on G string fret 2.
  3. Slide your ring finger from B string fret 3 to A string fret 3.
  4. Place pinky on D string fret 3.

This transition appears in the verse.

This Is The Life chord transition analysis

A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in This Is The Life.

  • This Is The Life includes 59 chord transitions, 5 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0.02% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
  • This Is The Life contains 1 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
  • These transition patterns show how This Is The Life connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.
    After Dm, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (18%), G (16%), and Am (14%).
    • Dm → Am: 14%
    • Dm → F: 14%
    After Am, the most likely next chords across Chordier are F (26%), G (21%), and C (16%).
    • Am → Dm: 7%
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