Now playing

This Is London

Chords

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

[Verse]
AmI'm walking in the streets of Battersea
GIn search of happiness
AmBut all I find is misery
GIn this London borough mess
DMy very best friend deserted me
FCor somHeone else toAmday
FShe met a small-time insurance broker
And they'll Gbe married by next May
AmWe had some rows and we had some scenes
GBut a couple of laughs as well
AmAnd everything seemed just like it should
GThat's what I thought myself
DBut now I see how wrong I was
CAnd cryiHng won't make Amit better
F'Cos life's got nothing left for me
Since the Gday I cried forever
[Chorus]
AmThis Gis LDondon
AmYour Gown DLondon
[Verse]
AmI stumble into a café
GIn search of a little chat
AmThe conversation, tea and scones
GBut nothing came of that
D'Cause now I'm stuffed to talk to anyone no more
CIn case Hyou're onAme of them
FYou're the motion from another world,
GAnd they're the real men
AmThe Leicester Square and Soho lights
GConfuse my confused thoughts
AmI'm stopped and asked for directions
GBy an American tourist in shorts
DI've had enough, I can't take any more
CI'll go rHound to hAmer flat,
FAnd tell her there's nothing left for me
GSince the day I cried forever
[Chorus]
AmThis iGs LoDndon
AmYour oGwn LDondon
[Chorus]
AmThis iGs LonDdon
AmYour oGwn LoDndon
AmThis iGs LonDdon
AmYour oGwn LoDndon
AmThis iGs LonDdon
AmYour oGwn LoDndon
Read more: The Times - This Is London Lyrics | MetroLyrics

All chords in this song (6)

🎸 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

This Is London

by The Times

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

[Verse]

I'm walking in the streets of Battersea

In search of happiness

But all I find is misery

In this London borough mess

My very best friend deserted me

C H Am

For someone else today

She met a small-time insurance broker

And they'll be married by next May

We had some rows and we had some scenes

But a couple of laughs as well

And everything seemed just like it should

That's what I thought myself

But now I see how wrong I was

C H Am

And crying won't make it better

'Cos life's got nothing left for me

Since the day I cried forever

[Chorus]

Am G D

This is London

Am G D

Your own London

[Verse]

I stumble into a café

In search of a little chat

The conversation, tea and scones

But nothing came of that

'Cause now I'm stuffed to talk to anyone no more

C H Am

In case you're one of them

You're the motion from another world,

And they're the real men

The Leicester Square and Soho lights

Confuse my confused thoughts

I'm stopped and asked for directions

By an American tourist in shorts

I've had enough, I can't take any more

C H Am

I'll go round to her flat,

And tell her there's nothing left for me

Since the day I cried forever

[Chorus]

Am G D

This is London

Am G D

Your own London

[Chorus]

Am G D

This is London

Am G D

Your own London

Am G D

This is London

Am G D

Your own London

Am G D

This is London

Am G D

Your own London

Read more: The Times - This Is London Lyrics | MetroLyrics

About This Is London Chords by The Times

Learn how to play This Is London by The Times with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “This Is London chords”, “This Is London guitar chords”, or “The Times This Is London 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 This Is London chords and for experienced players who want accurate This Is London lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Am, G, D, C, H, F.

FAQ — This Is London by The Times

How do I play "This Is London" by The Times on guitar?

Open the free chords for "This Is London" by The Times 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 "This Is London" by The Times free?

Yes. The chords for "This Is London" by The Times are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "This Is London" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "This Is London"?

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

Is "This Is London" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "This Is London" by The Times with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by The Times below.

What key is "This Is London" in?

The chords for "This Is London" show the original chord names (including Am, G, D, C, H, F). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.