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Tuning: Standard
No barre chords:
transpose -2 and use a capo 2nd fret to match the original key.
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[Intro]
|  F#m| % | % | % |
|  F#m| % | % | % |
[Verse 1]
We F#mlive in a political world
F#mLove don't have any place
We're F#mliving in times where men commit crimes
                            F#m|  F#m| % | % | % |
And crime don't have any face.
[Verse 2]
We F#mlive in a political world
F#mIcicles hanging down
F#mWedding bells ring and angels sing
                             F#m|  F#m| % |
And clouds cover up the ground.
[Verse 3]
We F#mlive in a political world
F#mWisdom is thrown in jail
It F#mrots in a cell, misguided as hell
                                F#m|  F#m| % |
Leaving no one to pick up a trail.
[Verse 4]
We F#mlive in a political world
Where F#mmercy walks the plank
F#mLife is in mirrors, death disappears
                                 F#m|  F#m| % | % | % |
Up the steps into the nearest bank.
[Verse 5]
We F#mlive in a political world
Where F#mcourage is a thing of the past
F#mHouses are haunted, children are unwanted
The F#mnext day could be your last.
[Verse 6]
We F#mlive in a political world
The F#mone we can see and feel
But there's F#mno one to check, it's all a stacked deck
                                  F#m|  F#m| % | % | % |
We all know for sure that it's real.
[Verse 7]
We F#mlive in a political world
In the F#mcities of lonesome fear
F#mLittle by little you turn in the middle
                                    F#m|  F#m| % |
But you're never sure why you're here.
[Verse 8]
We F#mlive in a political world
F#mUnder the microscope
You can F#mtravel anywhere and hang yourself there
                                   F#m|  F#m| % |
You always got more than enough rope.
[Verse 9]
We F#mlive in a political world
F#mTurning and trashing about
As F#msoon as you're awake you're trained to take
                                F#m|  F#m| % | % | % |
What looks like the easy way out.
[Verse 10]
We F#mlive in a political world
Where F#mpeace is not welcome at all
It's turned aF#mway from the door to wonder some more
                         F#m|  F#m| % | % | % |
Or put up against the wall.
[Verse 11]
We F#mlive in a political world
F#mEverything is hers and his
F#mClimb into the frame and shout God's name
But you're F#mnot even sure what it is.
[Outro]
|  F#m| % | % | % |
(repeat and fade)

All chords in this song (1)

The story behind the song

"Political World" came to Bob Dylan one night as he sat in his Malibu home, feeling as though he'd woken from a deep slumber. The song was the first of many he would write in a short period, marking a breakthrough for him. It's an uptempo folk rock track from his 1989 album Oh Mercy. Playing this song channels a sense of awakening to the world around you.

AI-written from these sources:Political World — Wikipedia ↗Bob Dylan — Wikipedia ↗

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Political World

by Bob Dylan

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

F#m

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Tuning: Standard

No barre chords:

transpose -2 and use a capo 2nd fret to match the original key.

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[Intro]

F#m

| | % | % | % |

F#m

| | % | % | % |

[Verse 1]

F#m

We live in a political world

F#m

Love don't have any place

F#m

We're living in times where men commit crimes

F#m F#m

| | % | % | % |

And crime don't have any face.

[Verse 2]

F#m

We live in a political world

F#m

Icicles hanging down

F#m

Wedding bells ring and angels sing

F#m F#m

| | % |

And clouds cover up the ground.

[Verse 3]

F#m

We live in a political world

F#m

Wisdom is thrown in jail

F#m

It rots in a cell, misguided as hell

F#m F#m

| | % |

Leaving no one to pick up a trail.

[Verse 4]

F#m

We live in a political world

F#m

Where mercy walks the plank

F#m

Life is in mirrors, death disappears

F#m F#m

| | % | % | % |

Up the steps into the nearest bank.

[Verse 5]

F#m

We live in a political world

F#m

Where courage is a thing of the past

F#m

Houses are haunted, children are unwanted

F#m

The next day could be your last.

[Verse 6]

F#m

We live in a political world

F#m

The one we can see and feel

F#m

But there's no one to check, it's all a stacked deck

F#m F#m

| | % | % | % |

We all know for sure that it's real.

[Verse 7]

F#m

We live in a political world

F#m

In the cities of lonesome fear

F#m

Little by little you turn in the middle

F#m F#m

| | % |

But you're never sure why you're here.

[Verse 8]

F#m

We live in a political world

F#m

Under the microscope

F#m

You can travel anywhere and hang yourself there

F#m F#m

| | % |

You always got more than enough rope.

[Verse 9]

F#m

We live in a political world

F#m

Turning and trashing about

F#m

As soon as you're awake you're trained to take

F#m F#m

| | % | % | % |

What looks like the easy way out.

[Verse 10]

F#m

We live in a political world

F#m

Where peace is not welcome at all

F#m

It's turned away from the door to wonder some more

F#m F#m

| | % | % | % |

Or put up against the wall.

[Verse 11]

F#m

We live in a political world

F#m

Everything is hers and his

F#m

Climb into the frame and shout God's name

F#m

But you're not even sure what it is.

[Outro]

F#m

| | % | % | % |

(repeat and fade)

About Political World Chords by Bob Dylan

Learn how to play Political World by Bob Dylan with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Political World chords”, “Political World guitar chords”, or “Bob Dylan Political World 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 Political World chords and for experienced players who want accurate Political World lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include F#m.

FAQ — Political World by Bob Dylan

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The chords for "Political World" show the original chord names (including F#m). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.