Is Free Chord Book really free?

Yes. Free Chord Book is 100% free with no sign-up required. Access 670,000+ guitar chords, tabs, and lyrics for every song you want to learn.

How do I transpose chords to a different key?

Open any song and use the transpose buttons to move every chord up or down by half-steps. Perfect for singers who need a different key or capo players.

Can I see chord diagrams while I play?

Yes. Tap any chord in a song to instantly see its interactive guitar chord diagram, including alternate fingerings and variations.

What's the difference between guitar chords and guitar tabs?

Chords show you which strings to strum together (great for rhythm playing and singing). Tabs (tablature) show you exact note-by-note fingerings, which is great for solos, riffs, and fingerpicking.

Does Free Chord Book work on mobile?

Yes. Free Chord Book is fully responsive and works on phones, tablets, and desktops. Use auto-scroll to play hands-free. There is also a free iPhone app (The Chord Book) and Android app (Free Chords).

Is there an iPhone or Android app?

Yes. Download The Chord Book on the Apple App Store and Free Chords on Google Play. Same 670,000+ songs, transpose, tuner, and auto-scroll — 100% free.

Can I print guitar chords?

Yes. Open any song and tap the Print button next to Save. You'll get a branded chord sheet with the Chord Book logo, ready for practice.

Is there a built-in guitar tuner?

Yes. Free Chord Book includes a free online guitar tuner that uses your microphone and YIN pitch detection for accurate tuning in standard and alternate tunings.

How many songs are available?

Over 670,000 songs with chords, tabs, and lyrics — covering every genre, from rock and pop to country, indie, folk, and Hebrew songs.

Is Free Chord Book a good alternative to Ultimate Guitar?

Yes. Free Chord Book is a fast, ad-free, 100% free alternative to Ultimate Guitar with interactive chord diagrams, instant transpose, auto-scroll, and a built-in tuner — no account required.

SavedFavorites

Meat Is Murder

Chords

4.438 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Font15

KeyOriginal

Chords

Scroll

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

1/16

Tempo 80 BPMVol

Sound:

Position

Step 1 / 16Position: 8

1 index2 middle3 ring4 pinkyO openSpace = play/pause

[Main Line]
e|-8--8----8---8----10---10--s--8---8----8---8--8---8----8---8-----8----8--|
B|-10-10---10--10---10---10--s--10--10---10--10-10--10---10--10----10---10-|
G|-9--9--h-10--10---12---12--s--10--10---9---9--10--10---9---9--h--10---10-|
D|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|
E|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|
[Intro]
(Fade in)
 Am   F   Am   F   Am   F   G/D    Fx5
Am F Am F
[Verse 1]
   AmHFeifer whinesG/D...    Fcould be hAmuman criFesAm  F  
AmCloserF,  cG/Domes   Fthe sAmcreaming knifeF  Am  F  
This Fbeautiful creature must die...
This Dm7beautiful creature must die
A deFath for no reason, and deGath for no reason is muAmrder
[Chorus]
And the fFlesh you so fancifully fry
Is not sDm7ucculent, tasty, or kind
It's dFeath for no Emreason, and dDmeath for no reFason is AmmurderAsus4  
And the Fcalf that you Emcarve with a sDmmile Fis murdAmerAsus4  
And the tFurkey you fEmestively sDmlice Fis murdAmerC  
Do you knBow how animals die?Am  F  G/D  F  
[Verse 2]
AmKitchen FaromaAms...  Faren't very homFely...
It's not coDm7mforting, cheery, or kind
It's Fsizzling blEmood, and the Dmunholy sFtench of MAmURDERAsus4  
[Chorus]
It's not Fnatural, normal, or kind...
The fDm7lesh you so fancifully fry
The Fmeat in your mEmouth as you Dmsavor the flFavor of mAmurderAsus4  
FNo, Emno, Dmno  Fit's muAmrderAsus4  
FNo, Emno, Dmno  Fit's muAmrderC  
Who heaBrs when animals cry?
[Outro]
 Am   F   G/D   F   Am   F   Am    Fx10
(Fade out)

All chords in this song (10)

The story behind the song

This song, the title track from The Smiths' second album, embodies a strong political stance against the consumption of meat. It delves into themes of animal cruelty and the ethical implications of the meat industry, urging a reconsideration of these practices. The band, known for their outspoken political views and provocative lyrics, used this piece to expand their sound into more overtly political territory. When you play this, you're channeling a direct and passionate plea for compassion and change.

AI-written from these sources:Meat Is Murder — Wikipedia ↗The Smiths — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

🎸 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

Meat Is Murder

by The Smiths

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

G/D

Dm7

Asus4

[Main Line]

e|-8--8----8---8----10---10--s--8---8----8---8--8---8----8---8-----8----8--|

B|-10-10---10--10---10---10--s--10--10---10--10-10--10---10--10----10---10-|

G|-9--9--h-10--10---12---12--s--10--10---9---9--10--10---9---9--h--10---10-|

D|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|

A|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|

E|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|

[Intro]

(Fade in)

Am F Am F Am F G/D F

Am F Am F

[Verse 1]

Am F G/D F Am F Am F

Heifer whines... could be human cries

Am F G/D F Am F Am F

Closer, comes the screaming knife

This beautiful creature must die...

Dm7

This beautiful creature must die

F G Am

A death for no reason, and death for no reason is murder

[Chorus]

And the flesh you so fancifully fry

Dm7

Is not succulent, tasty, or kind

F Em Dm F Am Asus4

It's death for no reason, and death for no reason is murder

F Em Dm F Am Asus4

And the calf that you carve with a smile is murder

F Em Dm F Am C

And the turkey you festively slice is murder

B Am F G/D F

Do you know how animals die?

[Verse 2]

Am F Am F F

Kitchen aromas... aren't very homely...

Dm7

It's not comforting, cheery, or kind

F Em Dm F Am Asus4

It's sizzling blood, and the unholy stench of MURDER

[Chorus]

It's not natural, normal, or kind...

Dm7

The flesh you so fancifully fry

F Em Dm F Am Asus4

The meat in your mouth as you savor the flavor of murder

F Em Dm F Am Asus4

No, no, no it's murder

F Em Dm F Am C

No, no, no it's murder

Who hears when animals cry?

[Outro]

Am F G/D F Am F Am F

x10

(Fade out)

About Meat Is Murder Chords by The Smiths

Learn how to play Meat Is Murder by The Smiths with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Meat Is Murder chords”, “Meat Is Murder guitar chords”, or “The Smiths Meat Is Murder 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 Meat Is Murder chords and for experienced players who want accurate Meat Is Murder lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include B, G, D, A, E, Am.

FAQ — Meat Is Murder by The Smiths

How do I play "Meat Is Murder" by The Smiths on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Meat Is Murder" by The Smiths 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 "Meat Is Murder" by The Smiths free?

Yes. The chords for "Meat Is Murder" by The Smiths are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Meat Is Murder" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Meat Is Murder"?

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

Is "Meat Is Murder" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Meat Is Murder" in?

The chords for "Meat Is Murder" show the original chord names (including B, G, D, A, E, Am). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.