Now playing

Double Life

Chords

4.623 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Cmajor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

1/25

Tempo 80 BPMVol

Sound:

Position

Step 1 / 25Position: 1

1 index2 middle3 ring4 pinkyO openSpace = play/pause

Double Life
Conor Oberst
Upside Down Mountain (2014)
Capo 3rd fret
Chords:
F, Em, F*, C, G#, A7sus4, Am, Dm, G  
F* E|5  G# E|4  A7sus4 E|x
   A|X     A|X         A|0
   D|3     D|3         D|2
   G|2     G|5         G|0
   B|X     B|0         B|3
   E|X     E|X         E|0
Conor picks the chords in the verses like this
         F       Em  F*          C       F        Em  G#  
E|-1------0------5------3------1-----0------4------------x
A|-------------------------------------------------------x
D|---3------2------3------2------3-----2------3-3-3-3-3--x
G|-----2------0------2------0------2-----0----5-5-5-5-5--x
B|--------------------------------------------0-0-0-0-0--x
e|-------------------------------------------------------x
Verse 1:
FIt ain't Emperfect
F*      C  
nothing is
FThere's still Emroom to G#grow
FFeeling Emdifferent
F*      C  
Staying in
FMade a Emlittle G#home
FSo when I Emsit there
F*    C  
in my chair
Fas the Emevening G#wanes
FI don't Emremember 
F*      C  
getting here
Fbut I'm Emglad I G#came
Pre-Chorus:
FSo don't look Emdown
A7sus4Just cross the Ambridge
FWhen you Emget there
DmYou'll know why you Gdid
Chorus:
There's a Fbetter Clife on the Fother Cside
It's your Fdouble Clife on the Fother Cside
There's aFnother Clife on the Fother Cside
Verse 2:
FIt ain't Emsimple
F*     C  
like before
FThese are Emdifferent G#times
FNo longer Emworried bout
F*      C  
getting bored
FJust trying to Emclear my G#mind
FFrom all the Emnoise out there
F*      C  
all the spooks
Fall the Emmoving G#parts
       F     Em  F*
Cameras everywhere 
I Clook
FWe're imiEmtating G#art
Pre-Chorus:
FSo don't look Emdown
A7sus4Just cross the Ambridge
FAnd when you Emget there
DmYou'll be glad you Gdid
Chorus:
There's aFnother Clife on the Fother Cside
It's your Fdouble Clife on the Fother Cside
It's your Fsecond Clife on the Fother Cside
There's and Fhonest Clife on the Fother Cside
It's your Fdouble Clife on the Fother Cside.

All chords in this song (8)

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

Double Life

by Conor Oberst

Lyrics & chords · Original key · Capo on fret 3 (as written in this song)

Chords in this song · guitar

A7sus4

Double Life

Conor Oberst

Upside Down Mountain (2014)

Capo 3rd fret

Chords:

F Em F C G# A7sus4 Am Dm G

, , *, , , , , ,

F* E|5 G# E|4 A7sus4 E|x

A|X A|X A|0

D|3 D|3 D|2

G|2 G|5 G|0

B|X B|0 B|3

E|X E|X E|0

Conor picks the chords in the verses like this

F Em F C F Em G#

E|-1------0------5------3------1-----0------4------------x

A|-------------------------------------------------------x

D|---3------2------3------2------3-----2------3-3-3-3-3--x

G|-----2------0------2------0------2-----0----5-5-5-5-5--x

B|--------------------------------------------0-0-0-0-0--x

e|-------------------------------------------------------x

Verse 1:

F Em

It ain't perfect

F C

nothing is

F Em G#

There's still room to grow

F Em

Feeling different

F C

Staying in

F Em G#

Made a little home

F Em

So when I sit there

F C

in my chair

F Em G#

as the evening wanes

F Em

I don't remember

F C

getting here

F Em G#

but I'm glad I came

Pre-Chorus:

F Em

So don't look down

A7sus4 Am

Just cross the bridge

F Em

When you get there

Dm G

You'll know why you did

Chorus:

F C F C

There's a better life on the other side

F C F C

It's your double life on the other side

F C F C

There's another life on the other side

Verse 2:

F Em

It ain't simple

F C

like before

F Em G#

These are different times

F Em

No longer worried bout

F C

getting bored

F Em G#

Just trying to clear my mind

F Em

From all the noise out there

F C

all the spooks

F Em G#

all the moving parts

F Em F

Cameras everywhere

I look

F Em G#

We're imitating art

Pre-Chorus:

F Em

So don't look down

A7sus4 Am

Just cross the bridge

F Em

And when you get there

Dm G

You'll be glad you did

Chorus:

F C F C

There's another life on the other side

F C F C

It's your double life on the other side

F C F C

It's your second life on the other side

F C F C

There's and honest life on the other side

F C F C

It's your double life on the other side.

About Double Life Chords by Conor Oberst

Learn how to play Double Life by Conor Oberst with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Double Life chords”, “Double Life guitar chords”, or “Conor Oberst Double Life chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Double Life chords and for experienced players who want accurate Double Life lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include F, Em, C, G#, A7sus4, Am.

FAQ — Double Life by Conor Oberst

How do I play "Double Life" by Conor Oberst on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Double Life" by Conor Oberst on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "Double Life" by Conor Oberst free?

Yes. The chords for "Double Life" by Conor Oberst are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Double Life" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Double Life" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Double Life"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Double Life" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Double Life" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Double Life" by Conor Oberst with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Conor Oberst below.

What key is "Double Life" in?

The chords for "Double Life" show the original chord names (including F, Em, C, G#, A7sus4, Am). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.