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Life In Vain

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       D000232
      Am002210
       C032010
       G320033
Verse 1
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I uDsed to live my life in vein,
untAmil today it's been the same,
I've gCone away to disappear,
my liGfe with you was just to near
Verse 2
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A better life is all I need,
to free me from this naughty lead,
I've been and gone and won't be back,
I'll live my life without all that,
Chorus
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with Ammy own eyes I Crealise,
it was Amtime to say goodCnight,
AmI was never Creally sure but,
Gnow I know I'm right
Verse 3
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I used to live my life in vein,
until today it's been the same,
I've gone away to disappear,
my life with you was just to near
Verse 4
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A bDetter life is all I need,
to fAmree me from this naughty lead,
I've bCeen and gone and I Dwon't be Gback

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Life In Vain

by Oasis

Lyrics & chords · Original key

000232

002210

032010

320033

Verse 1

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I used to live my life in vein,

until today it's been the same,

I've gone away to disappear,

my life with you was just to near

Verse 2

=======

A better life is all I need,

to free me from this naughty lead,

I've been and gone and won't be back,

I'll live my life without all that,

Chorus

=======

Am C

with my own eyes I realise,

Am C

it was time to say goodnight,

Am C

I was never really sure but,

now I know I'm right

Verse 3

=======

I used to live my life in vein,

until today it's been the same,

I've gone away to disappear,

my life with you was just to near

Verse 4

=======

A better life is all I need,

to free me from this naughty lead,

C D G

I've been and gone and I won't be back

About Life In Vain Chords by Oasis

Learn how to play Life In Vain by Oasis with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Life In Vain chords”, “Life In Vain guitar chords”, or “Oasis Life In Vain 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 Life In Vain chords and for experienced players who want accurate Life In Vain lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, Am, C, G, A.

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Many players learn "Life In Vain" by Oasis with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Oasis below.

What key is "Life In Vain" in?

The chords for "Life In Vain" show the original chord names (including D, Am, C, G, A). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.