Now playing

Mystery

Chords

4.824 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Aminor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

"Mystery" – Hugh Laurie
In the second row of each verse, you lead to the first chord of the next row using the last three chords
(on piano you'd play a single note with each hand with an interval of a tenth between them).
The first chord on each row is usually played before the singing begins.
The ending is an arpeggio on C.
[Intro] (second chord is an arpeggio)
Cmaj7 Bm7b5    Am/E  E
AmMysteryAm  G  
FAll my Glife has been a CmysteryC  Dm  Em  
FYou and GI were never ever Cmeant to beC#dim7  
DmThat's why I call my G7love for you a Cmystery
[Riff] (first chord is an arpeggio)
Bm7b5 Am/E E7
AmDifferent country Am  G  
FYou and I have Galways lived in a different CcountryC  Dm  Em  
FAnd I know that airline tiGckets don't grow Con a treeC#dim7  
DmSo what kept us G7apart is plain for Gme to seeEb7  
FThat much at lGeast is not really a Cmystery
[Riff] (first chord is an arpeggio)
Bm7b5 Am/E E7
AmEstuaryAm  G  
FI live in a Ghouseboat on an esCtuaryC  Dm  Em  
FWhich is handy for my Gwork with the Thames Water AutChorityC#dim7  
DmBut I know you would have G7found it insaCnitaryAm7  
InsaCmaj7nitary…
[Riff]
Bm7b5 E
AmTaken a violent dislike to meAm  G  
FI'd be foolish to igGnore the possiCbilityC  Dm  Em  
FThat if we'd ever actually Gmet, you might have Chated meC#dim7  
DmStill, thats not the only G7problem that CI can see
[Riff]
Bm7b5 E
AmDead since 1973Am  G  
FYou've been Gdead now . . . wait a minute, Clet me seeC  Dm  Em  
FFifthteen Gyears come next JanCuaryC#dim7  
DmAs a human G7being you are ChistoryC7  
FSo why do I still G7/Flong for you?
EmWhy is my love so A7/C#strong for you?
DmWhy did I write this G7song for you?
Well, I guess it's just a CmysteryF  Abmaj7  Bb  
CMystery

All chords in this song (20)

🎸 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

Mystery

by Hugh Laurie

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Cmaj7

Bm7b5

Am/E

C#dim7

Eb7

Am7

G7/F

A7/C#

Abmaj7

"Mystery" – Hugh Laurie

In the second row of each verse, you lead to the first chord of the next row using the last three chords

(on piano you'd play a single note with each hand with an interval of a tenth between them).

The first chord on each row is usually played before the singing begins.

The ending is an arpeggio on C.

[Intro] (second chord is an arpeggio)

Cmaj7 Bm7b5 Am/E E

Am Am G

Mystery

F G C C Dm Em

All my life has been a mystery

F G C C#dim7

You and I were never ever meant to be

Dm G7 C

That's why I call my love for you a mystery

[Riff] (first chord is an arpeggio)

Bm7b5 Am/E E7

Am Am G

Different country

F G C C Dm Em

You and I have always lived in a different country

F G C C#dim7

And I know that airline tickets don't grow on a tree

Dm G7 G Eb7

So what kept us apart is plain for me to see

F G C

That much at least is not really a mystery

[Riff] (first chord is an arpeggio)

Bm7b5 Am/E E7

Am Am G

Estuary

F G C C Dm Em

I live in a houseboat on an estuary

F G C C#dim7

Which is handy for my work with the Thames Water Authority

Dm G7 C Am7

But I know you would have found it insanitary

Cmaj7

Insanitary…

[Riff]

Bm7b5 E

Am Am G

Taken a violent dislike to me

F G C C Dm Em

I'd be foolish to ignore the possibility

F G C C#dim7

That if we'd ever actually met, you might have hated me

Dm G7 C

Still, thats not the only problem that I can see

[Riff]

Bm7b5 E

Am Am G

Dead since 1973

F G C C Dm Em

You've been dead now . . . wait a minute, let me see

F G C C#dim7

Fifthteen years come next January

Dm G7 C C7

As a human being you are history

F G7/F

So why do I still long for you?

Em A7/C#

Why is my love so strong for you?

Dm G7

Why did I write this song for you?

C F Abmaj7 Bb

Well, I guess it's just a mystery

Mystery

About Mystery Chords by Hugh Laurie

Learn how to play Mystery by Hugh Laurie with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Mystery chords”, “Mystery guitar chords”, or “Hugh Laurie Mystery 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 Mystery chords and for experienced players who want accurate Mystery lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, Cmaj7, Bm7b5, Am/E, E, Am.

FAQ — Mystery by Hugh Laurie

How do I play "Mystery" by Hugh Laurie on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Mystery" by Hugh Laurie 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 "Mystery" by Hugh Laurie free?

Yes. The chords for "Mystery" by Hugh Laurie are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Mystery" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Mystery"?

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

Is "Mystery" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Mystery" by Hugh Laurie with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Hugh Laurie below.

What key is "Mystery" in?

The chords for "Mystery" show the original chord names (including C, Cmaj7, Bm7b5, Am/E, E, Am). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.