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[Intro]
Em
[Verse 1]
EmRight this way, the rBmoom's full to burstA  
EmWhatever you say, Bmgotta quench that thAirst
[Pre-Chorus]
EmI've got a little secret for you
BmIt's in a magaAzine
EmYou've got an image to keep safe
BmAnd bitten nails stay cAlean (Yeah!)
[Instrumental]
Bm A Bm F#m A G
[Chorus]
GAnd took the lighters, with a clenched fBmistA  Bm  F#m  A  G  
GTop up on healing, just gag a witneBmss A(OBmhh)F#m  A  G  
GIt takes a full lip, to run a tight shBmipA  Bm  F#m  A  G  
GAnd took the lighters, with a clenched fist
[Instrumental]
  G   Em(x4)
[Verse 2]
Flash your Emwinning smile
Let your Bmeyes work the roAom
These people are Emhere for you
You're the Bmbride, you're the grAoom
[Pre-Chorus]
EmI've got a little secret for you
BmIt's in a magaAzine
EmYou've got an image to keep safe
BmAnd bitten nails stay cAlean (Yeah!)
[Instrumental]
Bm A Bm F#m A G
[Chorus]
GAnd took the lighters, with a clenched fBmistA  Bm  F#m  A  G  
GTop up on healing, just gag a witneBmss A(OBmhh)F#m  A  G  
GIt takes a full lip, to run a tight shBmipA  Bm  F#m  A  G  
GAnd took the lighters, with a clenched fist
[Instrumental]
G    Em
     G     Emyeah!
G    Em
     G     EmYou took the lighters
G    Em
G    Em
G    Em
G    Em
[brief pause]
 Bm   A   Bm   F#m   A   Gx2
GOhhhhhBmhhhAhhBmhhF#m  A  G  
[Chorus/Outro]
GTake on the liars, with a clenched fBmistA  Bm  F#m  A  G  
GTop up on healing, just gag a witneBmss A(OBmhh)F#m  A  G  
GIt takes a fat lip, to run a tight shBmipA  Bm  F#m  A  G  
GI took the lighters, you're making 'em BmsadA, You're making Bm'eF#mm sad
You don't mean a AthinGg
You don't mean a thing
You're making 'em saBmdA  
You're making 'em saBmdF#m  
You don't mean a thinAgG  
You don't mean a thing
You're making 'em saBmdA  
You're making 'em saBmdF#m  
You don't mean a thinAgG  
You don't mean a
Don't mean a
Don't mean a thiBmngA  
You don't mean a thBmingF#m  
  G   Emx8

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Magazine

by Editors

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F#m

[Intro]

[Verse 1]

Em Bm A

Right this way, the room's full to burst

Em Bm A

Whatever you say, gotta quench that thirst

[Pre-Chorus]

I've got a little secret for you

Bm A

It's in a magazine

You've got an image to keep safe

Bm A

And bitten nails stay clean (Yeah!)

[Instrumental]

Bm A Bm F#m A G

[Chorus]

G Bm A Bm F#m A G

And took the lighters, with a clenched fist

G Bm A Bm F#m A G

Top up on healing, just gag a witness (Ohh)

G Bm A Bm F#m A G

It takes a full lip, to run a tight ship

And took the lighters, with a clenched fist

[Instrumental]

G Em

(x4)

[Verse 2]

Flash your winning smile

Bm A

Let your eyes work the room

These people are here for you

Bm A

You're the bride, you're the groom

[Pre-Chorus]

I've got a little secret for you

Bm A

It's in a magazine

You've got an image to keep safe

Bm A

And bitten nails stay clean (Yeah!)

[Instrumental]

Bm A Bm F#m A G

[Chorus]

G Bm A Bm F#m A G

And took the lighters, with a clenched fist

G Bm A Bm F#m A G

Top up on healing, just gag a witness (Ohh)

G Bm A Bm F#m A G

It takes a full lip, to run a tight ship

And took the lighters, with a clenched fist

[Instrumental]

G Em

yeah!

G Em

You took the lighters

G Em

[brief pause]

Bm A Bm F#m A G

G Bm A Bm F#m A G

Ohhhhhhhhhhhh

[Chorus/Outro]

G Bm A Bm F#m A G

Take on the liars, with a clenched fist

G Bm A Bm F#m A G

Top up on healing, just gag a witness (Ohh)

G Bm A Bm F#m A G

It takes a fat lip, to run a tight ship

G Bm A Bm F#m

I took the lighters, you're making 'em sad, You're making 'em sad

A G

You don't mean a thing

Bm A

You're making 'em sad

Bm F#m

You're making 'em sad

A G

You don't mean a thing

Bm A

You're making 'em sad

Bm F#m

You're making 'em sad

A G

You don't mean a thing

You don't mean a

Don't mean a

Bm A

Don't mean a thing

Bm F#m

You don't mean a thing

G Em

About Magazine Chords by Editors

Learn how to play Magazine by Editors with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Magazine chords”, “Magazine guitar chords”, or “Editors Magazine 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 Magazine chords and for experienced players who want accurate Magazine lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Em, Bm, A, F#m, G.

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What key is "Magazine" in?

The chords for "Magazine" show the original chord names (including Em, Bm, A, F#m, G). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.