Now playing

Nothing New

Chords

4.58 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Dmajor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

[Intro]
 D   G   D   A2x
[Verse]
DI?m going to dress up tonightG  
And DI?ll look real pretty Afor I don?t know who
I?ll Dfind my own way around this Ggreat big city
And I?m gonna Dsit at a bar and I?ll have a driAnk
I?ll Dleave you to revel in your Gyouthful yearnings
I Dknow you like to visit them from Atime to time
And Dlike a thief I G/F#steal the words you Gwrite to her
I Dtake them to my heart and I Awish them to be mine
[Chorus]
But this is Dnothing newG  
But it ain?t DnothingA  
Well this is Dnothing newG  
But it ain?t DnothingA  
[Instrumental]
D G D Dsus4 D  G  D A
[Verse]
DYou long for sweetness doeGs mine make you sickly
Or Dmaybe I no longer have the Asweetness you require
There?s Dnothing sweet about a G/F#heart so emGbittered
It?s Dugly and it?s cold and Atonight it?s out for hire
[Chorus]
But this is Dnothing newG  
But it ain?t DnothingA  
Well this is Dnothing newG  
But it ain?t DnothingA  
[Instrumental]
D G D Dsus4 D  G  D A
[Bridge]
GWe live through this Aday after day
And comGplacency?s a curse but you Ajust can?t escape it
And I?ve Garrived at that place where my Atolerance gave way
And I Gstruggle to G/F#hold my Ghead up Ahigh
[Outro]
But it ain?t Gnothing newD  
This is Gnothing newA  
Ohhhhh yeahhhD  

All chords in this song (5)

🎸 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

Nothing New

by The Waifs

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

G/F#

Dsus4

[Intro]

D G D A

[Verse]

D G

I?m going to dress up tonight

D A

And I?ll look real pretty for I don?t know who

D G

I?ll find my own way around this great big city

D A

And I?m gonna sit at a bar and I?ll have a drink

D G

I?ll leave you to revel in your youthful yearnings

D A

I know you like to visit them from time to time

D G/F# G

And like a thief I steal the words you write to her

D A

I take them to my heart and I wish them to be mine

[Chorus]

D G

But this is nothing new

D A

But it ain?t nothing

D G

Well this is nothing new

D A

But it ain?t nothing

[Instrumental]

D G D Dsus4 D G D A

[Verse]

D G

You long for sweetness does mine make you sickly

D A

Or maybe I no longer have the sweetness you require

D G/F# G

There?s nothing sweet about a heart so embittered

D A

It?s ugly and it?s cold and tonight it?s out for hire

[Chorus]

D G

But this is nothing new

D A

But it ain?t nothing

D G

Well this is nothing new

D A

But it ain?t nothing

[Instrumental]

D G D Dsus4 D G D A

[Bridge]

G A

We live through this day after day

G A

And complacency?s a curse but you just can?t escape it

G A

And I?ve arrived at that place where my tolerance gave way

G G/F# G A

And I struggle to hold my head up high

[Outro]

G D

But it ain?t nothing new

G A

This is nothing new

Ohhhhh yeahhh

About Nothing New Chords by The Waifs

Learn how to play Nothing New by The Waifs with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Nothing New chords”, “Nothing New guitar chords”, or “The Waifs Nothing New 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 Nothing New chords and for experienced players who want accurate Nothing New lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, G, A, G/F#, Dsus4.

FAQ — Nothing New by The Waifs

How do I play "Nothing New" by The Waifs on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Nothing New" by The Waifs 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 "Nothing New" by The Waifs free?

Yes. The chords for "Nothing New" by The Waifs are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Nothing New" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Nothing New" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Nothing New"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Nothing New" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Nothing New" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Nothing New" by The Waifs with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by The Waifs below.

What key is "Nothing New" in?

The chords for "Nothing New" show the original chord names (including D, G, A, G/F#, Dsus4). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.