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Isolation

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[Intro]
D  D/A#  D/B  D7  G  D
[Verse 1]
DPeople say we got it D/A#made
D/BDon't they know we're so D7afraid?
GIsoDlation
[Verse 2]
DWe're afraid to be D/A#alone
D/BEverybody got to have a D7home
GIsoDlation
[Verse 3]
DJust a boy and a littD/A#le girl
D/BTrying to change the wholD7e wide world
GIsoDlation
[Verse 4]
DThe world is just a lD/A#ittle town
D/BEverybody trying to put uD7s down
GI-IA-I-I-I-I-GsolaDtion
[Bridge]
I Ddon't expect you  A    Gto understand
  A  DAfter you've caused   A    Gso much pain
  A   GBut then again,  A    Gyou're not to blame
  A    GYou're just a human, Aa Gvictim of the AinsaDneD/A#  D/B  D7  G  D  
[Verse 5]
DWe're afraid of eveD/A#ryone
D/BAfraid of the D7sun
GIsoDlation
[Verse 6]
DThe sun will never D/A#disappear
D/BBut the world may not have D7many years
GI-IA-I-I-I-I-GsolaDtion

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The story behind the song

"Isolation" reveals John Lennon's deep feelings of vulnerability despite his fame and fortune. At the time this song was written for his 1970 solo album, Lennon was disillusioned with fame and his life's direction, grappling with the Beatles' breakup, public attacks against him and Yoko Ono, and acute insecurity from extensive drug use. The lyrics convey that even with apparent abundance, he felt isolated. This song strips away the myth of celebrity, exposing a painful reality for someone to whom belonging and acceptance were very important. It plays like a raw, honest confession of the human condition behind the spotlight.

AI-written from these sources:Isolation (John Lennon song) — Wikipedia ↗John Lennon — Wikipedia ↗

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Isolation

by John Lennon

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Chords in this song · guitar

D/A#

D/B

[Intro]

D D/A# D/B D7 G D

[Verse 1]

D D/A#

People say we got it made

D/B D7

Don't they know we're so afraid?

G D

Isolation

[Verse 2]

D D/A#

We're afraid to be alone

D/B D7

Everybody got to have a home

G D

Isolation

[Verse 3]

D D/A#

Just a boy and a little girl

D/B D7

Trying to change the whole wide world

G D

Isolation

[Verse 4]

D D/A#

The world is just a little town

D/B D7

Everybody trying to put us down

G A G D

I-I-I-I-I-I-solation

[Bridge]

D A G

I don't expect you to understand

A D A G

After you've caused so much pain

A G A G

But then again, you're not to blame

A G A G A D D/A# D/B D7 G D

You're just a human, a victim of the insane

[Verse 5]

D D/A#

We're afraid of everyone

D/B D7

Afraid of the sun

G D

Isolation

[Verse 6]

D D/A#

The sun will never disappear

D/B D7

But the world may not have many years

G A G D

I-I-I-I-I-I-solation

About Isolation Chords by John Lennon

Learn how to play Isolation by John Lennon with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Isolation chords”, “Isolation guitar chords”, or “John Lennon Isolation 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 Isolation chords and for experienced players who want accurate Isolation lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, D/A#, D/B, D7, G, A.

FAQ — Isolation by John Lennon

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What key is "Isolation" in?

The chords for "Isolation" show the original chord names (including D, D/A#, D/B, D7, G, A). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.