Now playing

Emily

Chords

4.610 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Emajor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

EEmily, EEmily,
EEmily,
can't you write a happy sBong
Get your Aass to number one
EYou could try a little hBardAer
EEmily,
you could be a millioBnaire
But you'rAe so full of hot air
EGonna end up like your fBatheAr
EEmily,
you can't leave your life to chaBnce
Get a bAoy and learn to dance
EBe a girl like any BothAer
EEmily
are you stuck up? Are you gBay?
If you Aare, well that's ok
ECause it doesn't even mBattAer
Emily
[Chorus]
EEmily, it's your life
Band you can't live it twice
C#m7One day you'll understand 
Aand then you'll take my hand
EEmily, I love you, 
Band I know you do too
C#m7You never make no sense, 
Ascreaming at me in French
EPourquoi tu gâches ta vie?
BPourquoi tu Agâches ta vie?
EShut up listen to me,
Bdance with mAe Emily
EPourquoi tu gâches ta vie?
BPourquoi tu Agâches ta vie?
EShut up listen to me,
Bdance with mAe Emily
EEmily,
you got so much in your life
BMe I got Ano one's advice
EDon't you know you got it BeasAy
EEmily
what you smoking, what's that stench
BWho you screaminAg out in French
EDid you really thiBnk you Ahad me
EEmily,
that's enough, do as you're told
BActing like yoAu're eight years old 
EI give up it's Bnot worth Atrying
EEmily, one day I will end up dead
BThat's the only thinAg I've said
EThat will ever get her BsmiliAng, Emily
[Chorus]
EEmily, it's your life
Band you can't live it twice
C#m7One day you'll understand 
Aand then you'll take my hand
EEmily, I love you, 
Band I know you do too
C#m7You never make no sense, 
Ascreaming at me in French
EPourquoi tu gâches ta vie?
BPourquoi tu Agâches ta vie?
EShut up listen to me,
Bdance with mAe Emily
EPourquoi tu gâches ta vie?
BPourquoi tu Agâches ta vie?
EShut up listen to me,
Bdance with mAe Emily
EEmily,
live your life in a balloon
BLock yourself up in yAour room
ESo the world can never Breach Aya
EEmily,
am I'm speaking Japanese
BGot me falling Aon my knees,
EGot me praying to Saint BPetAer
EEmily,
see the price I have to pay
BI would give my Alife away
EIf I knew that I could Breach Aya
EEmily,
why you make this hard to me
BIt's not the way it's Ameant to be
EI don't never wanna Bhate Aya
[Chorus]
EEmily, it's your life
Band you can't live it twice
C#m7One day you'll understand 
Aand then you'll take my hand
EEmily, I love you, 
Band I know you do too
C#m7You never make no sense, 
Ascreaming at me in French
EPourquoi tu gâches ta vie?
BPourquoi tu Agâches ta vie?
EShut up listen to me,
Bdance with mAe Emily
EPourquoi tu gâches ta vie?
BPourquoi tu Agâches ta vie?
EShut up listen to me,
Bdance with mAe Emily
BEmily daAnce.

All chords in this song (4)

🎸 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

Emily

by Mika

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

C#m7

E E

Emily, Emily,

Emily,

can't you write a happy song

Get your ass to number one

E B A

You could try a little harder

Emily,

you could be a millionaire

But you're so full of hot air

E B A

Gonna end up like your father

Emily,

you can't leave your life to chance

Get a boy and learn to dance

E B A

Be a girl like any other

Emily

are you stuck up? Are you gay?

If you are, well that's ok

E B A

Cause it doesn't even matter

Emily

[Chorus]

Emily, it's your life

and you can't live it twice

C#m7

One day you'll understand

and then you'll take my hand

Emily, I love you,

and I know you do too

C#m7

You never make no sense,

screaming at me in French

Pourquoi tu gâches ta vie?

B A

Pourquoi tu gâches ta vie?

Shut up listen to me,

B A

dance with me Emily

Pourquoi tu gâches ta vie?

B A

Pourquoi tu gâches ta vie?

Shut up listen to me,

B A

dance with me Emily

Emily,

you got so much in your life

B A

Me I got no one's advice

E B A

Don't you know you got it easy

Emily

what you smoking, what's that stench

B A

Who you screaming out in French

E B A

Did you really think you had me

Emily,

that's enough, do as you're told

B A

Acting like you're eight years old

E B A

I give up it's not worth trying

Emily, one day I will end up dead

B A

That's the only thing I've said

E B A

That will ever get her smiling, Emily

[Chorus]

Emily, it's your life

and you can't live it twice

C#m7

One day you'll understand

and then you'll take my hand

Emily, I love you,

and I know you do too

C#m7

You never make no sense,

screaming at me in French

Pourquoi tu gâches ta vie?

B A

Pourquoi tu gâches ta vie?

Shut up listen to me,

B A

dance with me Emily

Pourquoi tu gâches ta vie?

B A

Pourquoi tu gâches ta vie?

Shut up listen to me,

B A

dance with me Emily

Emily,

live your life in a balloon

B A

Lock yourself up in your room

E B A

So the world can never reach ya

Emily,

am I'm speaking Japanese

B A

Got me falling on my knees,

E B A

Got me praying to Saint Peter

Emily,

see the price I have to pay

B A

I would give my life away

E B A

If I knew that I could reach ya

Emily,

why you make this hard to me

B A

It's not the way it's meant to be

E B A

I don't never wanna hate ya

[Chorus]

Emily, it's your life

and you can't live it twice

C#m7

One day you'll understand

and then you'll take my hand

Emily, I love you,

and I know you do too

C#m7

You never make no sense,

screaming at me in French

Pourquoi tu gâches ta vie?

B A

Pourquoi tu gâches ta vie?

Shut up listen to me,

B A

dance with me Emily

Pourquoi tu gâches ta vie?

B A

Pourquoi tu gâches ta vie?

Shut up listen to me,

B A

dance with me Emily

B A

Emily dance.

About Emily Chords by Mika

Learn how to play Emily by Mika with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Emily chords”, “Emily guitar chords”, or “Mika Emily 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 Emily chords and for experienced players who want accurate Emily lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include E, B, A, C#m7.

FAQ — Emily by Mika

How do I play "Emily" by Mika on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Emily" by Mika 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 "Emily" by Mika free?

Yes. The chords for "Emily" by Mika are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Emily" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Emily"?

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

Is "Emily" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Emily" in?

The chords for "Emily" show the original chord names (including E, B, A, C#m7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.