Now playing

Amazing Life

Chords

4.73 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

During the longer sections in G you can alternate with Gadd4 320013.
Opening chord (single strum): Gadd2 [3202xx]
[Verse 1]
N.C.                                       G  C  
You want to write a novel, make beautiful music
Act in the theatre with inGspiring humans
GLearn a language and run like the wind
Help people fit Din, travel to every country
And Cmake a million dollars and smile when your children have Gbabies
Make the heart your home, invitGadd2ing and warm
[Chorus 1]
You wEmant an amazing liCfe but Gyou can’t decCide
You think you Ghave to Abe fully formed alCready, Gdon’t ya?
You want an aEmmazing Clife but Gyou can’t decCmaj7ide...
You don’t have to be just Aone thingC  
But you have to start with Gsomething
[Verse 2]
DYou’ll be a little bit Colder in OcGtober
You’ve reneged on your pre-birth Dpromise
Now you Cthink that this stoGry is over
Let me encourage you to knDow
You will fCeel it when it is oGver, it feels like hell
Take it as a sign you need Dtime to be Cstill
                G        C         G[single strums: 320xxx  330xxx  320xxx]
And listen for a while
[Chorus 2]
N.C.                Em          C              G  C  
You want this amazing life but you can’t decide
You think you Ghave to Abe fully formed alCready, Gdon’t ya?
You want an aEmmazing Clife but Gyou can’t decCmaj7ide
You don’t have to be just Aone thingC  
But you have to start with Gsomething
You don’t have to be just Aone thingC  
But you have to start with Gsomething
You do not have to be just Aone thingC  
                     N.C.              G  
But you have to start...with something

All chords in this song (7)

🎸 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

Amazing Life

by Clare Bowditch

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Gadd2

Cmaj7

320013

During the longer sections in G you can alternate with Gadd4 .

Opening chord (single strum): Gadd2 [3202xx]

[Verse 1]

G C

N.C.

You want to write a novel, make beautiful music

Act in the theatre with inspiring humans

Learn a language and run like the wind

Help people fit in, travel to every country

C G

And make a million dollars and smile when your children have babies

Gadd2

Make the heart your home, inviting and warm

[Chorus 1]

Em C G C

You want an amazing life but you can’t decide

G A C G

You think you have to be fully formed already, don’t ya?

Em C G Cmaj7

You want an amazing life but you can’t decide...

A C

You don’t have to be just one thing

But you have to start with something

[Verse 2]

D C G

You’ll be a little bit older in October

You’ve reneged on your pre-birth promise

C G

Now you think that this story is over

Let me encourage you to know

C G

You will feel it when it is over, it feels like hell

D C

Take it as a sign you need time to be still

G C G

[single strums: 320xxx 330xxx 320xxx]

And listen for a while

[Chorus 2]

Em C G C

N.C.

You want this amazing life but you can’t decide

G A C G

You think you have to be fully formed already, don’t ya?

Em C G Cmaj7

You want an amazing life but you can’t decide

A C

You don’t have to be just one thing

But you have to start with something

A C

You don’t have to be just one thing

But you have to start with something

A C

You do not have to be just one thing

N.C.

But you have to start...with something

About Amazing Life Chords by Clare Bowditch

Learn how to play Amazing Life by Clare Bowditch with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Amazing Life chords”, “Amazing Life guitar chords”, or “Clare Bowditch Amazing 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 Amazing Life chords and for experienced players who want accurate Amazing Life lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, C, D, Gadd2, Em, A.

FAQ — Amazing Life by Clare Bowditch

How do I play "Amazing Life" by Clare Bowditch on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Amazing Life" by Clare Bowditch 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 "Amazing Life" by Clare Bowditch free?

Yes. The chords for "Amazing Life" by Clare Bowditch are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

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

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Amazing Life"?

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

Is "Amazing Life" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Amazing Life" in?

The chords for "Amazing Life" show the original chord names (including G, C, D, Gadd2, Em, A). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.