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[Verse 1]
C
Life is only a moving picture
C                                       Dm
Nothing in life is a permanent fixture
   F        C
Oh no oh oh no
[Verse 2]
C
Black girls, white girls oh what a mixture
C                                       Dm
Looking as pretty as a picture
   F        C
Oh no oh oh no
[Chorus]
C       F       Dm      G
We live, we die no one knows why
C       F               Dm
We come, we go we see the show
                Dm
And it's always moving, always moving
C
Life is only a moving picture
[Bridge 1]
        Dm                    F    C
Oh, life can sometimes not be very nice
             Dm                           F         C
But then you make your choice so you must pay the price
             Dm                           F         C
You take the good and bad 'cos life's all work and play
        G
And it soon fades away
             C
Oh no oh oh no
[Bridge 2]
Dm                      C
Life is only what you make out
            Dm                       C
So make the verses rhyme and all the pieces fit
            Dm                    C
There isn't any time to make much sense of it
        G
soon fades away
                C
Oh no oh oh no
[Verse 3]
C
Life is only a moving picture
C                                     Dm
Nothing in life is a permanent fixture
   F        C
Oh no oh oh no
[Chorus]
C        F      Dm      G
We live, we die no one knows why
C               F       Dm
We come, we go we see the show
         Dm
And it's always moving, always moving
[Verse 4]
C
Look at all those moving pictures
C                                    Dm
Nothing in life is a permanent fixture
   F        C
Oh no oh oh no
[Outro]
     Dm                                    C
It's only moving, only moving, only moving pictures

Moving Pictures chords and lyrics

Free chords for Moving Pictures by The Kinks. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

[Verse 1]
[Verse 2]
[Chorus]
[Bridge 1]
[Bridge 2]
[Verse 3]
[Chorus]
[Verse 4]
[Outro]

Moving Pictures Chords by The Kinks

Learn how to play Moving Pictures by The Kinks with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Moving Pictures chords”, “Moving Pictures guitar chords”, or “The Kinks Moving Pictures 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 Moving Pictures chords and for experienced players who want accurate Moving Pictures lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, Dm, F, G.

Frequently asked questions about Moving Pictures

How do I play "Moving Pictures" by The Kinks on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Moving Pictures" by The Kinks 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.

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Yes. The chords for "Moving Pictures" by The Kinks are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Moving Pictures" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Moving Pictures"?

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

Is "Moving Pictures" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Moving Pictures" by The Kinks with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by The Kinks below.

What key is "Moving Pictures" in?

The chords for "Moving Pictures" show the original chord names (including C, Dm, F, G). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.