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I  figured out the  chords  for this  song  on  my  synth. It sounds
best  with  a deep  brass section.  I  guess  you  can use  the  same chords
for  the  guitar too.  Here are the  notes  that  I  play for  these chords
[Chords]
 Cm-   C   Eb  G  
 Fm*-+second inversion+ -    C   F  Ab  
 Bb-   Bb   D  F  
 Eb-   Eb   A  Bb  
 Ab-   Ab   C  Eb  
 Fm-   F   Ab  C  
  G-   G   B  D  
 Ebm*-+first  inversion+ -  Gb   Bb  Eb  
 Gm-  G   Bb  D  
 Bb-  Bb   D  G  
 G*-+first inversion+ -  B   D  G  
[Verse 1]
            Cm   Fm*           Bb  
  When I look back upon my life
  It's always Ebwith a sense of shaAbme
  I've always Fmbeen the one to Gblame
         Cm   Fm*             Bb  
  For everything I long to do
  No matter Ebwhen or where or whAbo
  Has one Fmthing in common, Gtoo
[Chorus]
     GIt's a, it's a, it's a, it's a siCmnCm  Cm  Cm  Ab  
     It's Bba sinCm  Cm  Cm  Cm  Ab  
     FmEverything I've ever done
      G*
     Everything I ever do
     FmEvery place I've ever been
      G*
     Everywhere I'm going to ,It's a sin
[Verse 2]
               Cm   Fm*              Bb  
  At school they taught me how to be
  So pure in Ebthought and word and deeAbd
  They didn't Fmquite succGeed
          Cm   Fm*             Bb  
  For everything I long to do
  No matter Ebwhen or where or whAbo
  Has one Fmthing in common, Gtoo
[Chorus]
     GIt's a, it's a, it's a, it's a siCmnCm  Cm  Cm  Ab  
     It's Bba sinCm  Cm  Cm  Cm  Ab  
     FmEverything I've ever done
     GEverything I ever do
     FmEvery place I've ever been
     GEverywhere I'm going to ,It's a sin
[Bridge]
                   Cm   Ebm*
  Father, forgive me, I tried not to do it
  GmTurned over a new leaf, Cmthen tore right Bb6through it
                       Cm   Ebm*
  Whatever you taught me, I didn't believe it
  GmFather, you fought me, 'cause I Abdidn't care
  And I Bbstill don't understanGd
[Verse 3]
          Cm   Fm*            Bb  
  So I look back upon my life
  Forever Ebwith a sense of shamAbe
  I've always Fmbeen the one to bGlame
          Cm   Fm*             Bb  
  For everything I long to do
  No matter Ebwhen or where or whAbo
  Has one Fmthing in common, Gtoo
[Chorus]
     GIt's a, it's a, it's a, it's a siCmnCm  Cm  Cm  Ab  
     It's Bba sinCm  Cm  Cm  Cm  Ab  
     FmEverything I've ever done
      G*
     Everything I ever do
     FmEvery place I've ever been
      G*
     Everywhere I'm going to ,It's a sin
[Outro]
   Cm   Fm*       Bb      Eb      Ab      Fm  G  
     GIt's a, it's a, it's a, it's a siCmnCm  Cm  Cm  Ab  
     It's Bba sinCm  Cm  Cm  Cm  Ab  Fm  

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The story behind the song

"It's a Sin" captures a deep sense of guilt and shame, reflecting on a lifetime of feeling judged for every desire, every experience. The lyrics convey a powerful internal struggle, as if every longing or place visited carries a heavy burden. It’s a quintessential track from the synth-pop duo Pet Shop Boys, known for their electronic sound and compelling narratives. The song speaks to the universal experience of feeling like an outsider or being condemned for simply being oneself.

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Its A Sin

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Chords in this song · guitar

Ebm

Bb6

I figured out the chords for this song on my synth. It sounds

best with a deep brass section. I guess you can use the same chords

for the guitar too. Here are the notes that I play for these chords

[Chords]

Cm C Eb G

Fm C F Ab

*-+second inversion+ -

Bb Bb D F

Eb Eb A Bb

Ab Ab C Eb

Fm F Ab C

G G B D

Ebm Gb Bb Eb

*-+first inversion+ -

Gm G Bb D

Bb Bb D G

G B D G

*-+first inversion+ -

[Verse 1]

Cm Fm Bb

When I look back upon my life

Eb Ab

It's always with a sense of shame

Fm G

I've always been the one to blame

Cm Fm Bb

For everything I long to do

Eb Ab

No matter when or where or who

Fm G

Has one thing in common, too

[Chorus]

G Cm Cm Cm Cm Ab

It's a, it's a, it's a, it's a sin

Bb Cm Cm Cm Cm Ab

It's a sin

Everything I've ever done

Everything I ever do

Every place I've ever been

Everywhere I'm going to ,It's a sin

[Verse 2]

Cm Fm Bb

At school they taught me how to be

Eb Ab

So pure in thought and word and deed

Fm G

They didn't quite succeed

Cm Fm Bb

For everything I long to do

Eb Ab

No matter when or where or who

Fm G

Has one thing in common, too

[Chorus]

G Cm Cm Cm Cm Ab

It's a, it's a, it's a, it's a sin

Bb Cm Cm Cm Cm Ab

It's a sin

Everything I've ever done

Everything I ever do

Every place I've ever been

Everywhere I'm going to ,It's a sin

[Bridge]

Cm Ebm

Father, forgive me, I tried not to do it

Gm Cm Bb6

Turned over a new leaf, then tore right through it

Cm Ebm

Whatever you taught me, I didn't believe it

Gm Ab

Father, you fought me, 'cause I didn't care

Bb G

And I still don't understand

[Verse 3]

Cm Fm Bb

So I look back upon my life

Eb Ab

Forever with a sense of shame

Fm G

I've always been the one to blame

Cm Fm Bb

For everything I long to do

Eb Ab

No matter when or where or who

Fm G

Has one thing in common, too

[Chorus]

G Cm Cm Cm Cm Ab

It's a, it's a, it's a, it's a sin

Bb Cm Cm Cm Cm Ab

It's a sin

Everything I've ever done

Everything I ever do

Every place I've ever been

Everywhere I'm going to ,It's a sin

[Outro]

Cm Fm Bb Eb Ab Fm G

G Cm Cm Cm Cm Ab

It's a, it's a, it's a, it's a sin

Bb Cm Cm Cm Cm Ab Fm

It's a sin

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