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The Magnificent Five

Adam and the Ants

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for The Magnificent Five by Adam and the Ants in the key of A

Level: Advanced Decade: 1980s Genre: Rock Theme: Social / Rebellion Mood: Energetic / Aggressive View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
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Hep! Hep! Hep! Hep!

A5Hep! Hep! Hep! Hep!
A5Hep! Hep! Hep! Hep!
A5Hep! Hep! Hep! Hep!
A5Hep! Hep! Hep! Hep!

Aadd11Hep! Hep! AHep! Hep!
Aadd11Hep! Hep! AHep! Hep!
Aadd11Hep! Hep! AHep! Hep!
Aadd11Hep! Hep! AHep! Hep!

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Verse 1
A5Long Ago In A5London Town
A D5Man Called Ant Sat D5Deeply Sighing
F#5He Was WonderiF#5ng
A5Which Side Of The A5Fence He Was On

Chorus
C5 Prick Up YourC#5 Ears
C5 Prick Up YourC#5 Ears
C5 Prick Up YourC#5 Ears
C5 Prick Up YourC#5 Ears

Verse 2
A5Time Went By And A5Soon The One Was Five
D5Young Hombres D5Burning Fire
F#5They Were In No DF#5oubt
On A5Which Side Of The A5Fence They Were On

Chorus
C5 Prick Up YourC#5 Ears (Magnificent Five)
C5 Prick Up YourC#5 Ears (Magnificent Five)
C5 Prick Up YourC#5 Ears (Magnificent Five)
C5 Prick Up YourC#5 Ears (Magnificent Five)

Bridge
F#5He Who Writes In BB5lood (Hep! Hep! Hep! Hep!)
D5Don't Want To Be E5Read (Hep! Hep! Hep! Hep!)
F#5He Who Writes In BB5lood (Hep! Hep! Hep! Hep!)
D5Don't Want To Be E5Read (Hep! Hep! Hep! Hep!)
F#5He Who Writes In BB5lood (Hep! Hep! Hep! Hep!)
D5Don't Want To Be E5Read (Hep! Hep! Hep! Hep!)
F#5He Who Writes In BB5lood (Hep! Hep! Hep! Hep!)
D5Don't Want To Be E5Re-E-E---Ad (Hep! Hep! Hep! Hep!)

Chorus
C5 He Must Be Learned ByC#5 Heart
C5 He Must Be Learned ByC#5 Heart
C5 He Must Be Learned ByC#5 Heart
C5 He Must Be Learned ByC#5 Heart

Interlude
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Verse
They BeA5lieved In Sex And A5Looking Good
With Their D5Own Brand Of MuD5sic
F#5They Weren't PanderiF#5ng
So A5Which Side Of The A5Fence Are You On?

Chorus
C5 Prick Up YourC#5 Ears (Magnificent Five)
C5 Prick Up YourC#5 Ears (Magnificent Five)
C5 Prick Up YourC#5 Ears (Magnificent Five)
C5 Prick Up YourC#5 Ears (Magnificent Five)

Bridge
F#5He Who Writes In BB5lood (Hep! Hep! Hep! Hep!)
D5Don't Want To Be E5Read (Hep! Hep! Hep! Hep!)
F#5He Who Writes In BB5lood (Hep! Hep! Hep! Hep!)
D5Don't Want To Be E5Read (Hep! Hep! Hep! Hep!)
F#5He Who Writes In BB5lood (Hep! Hep! Hep! Hep!)
D5Don't Want To Be E5Read (Hep! Hep! Hep! Hep!)
F#5He Who Writes In BB5lood (Hep! Hep! Hep! Hep!)
D5Don't Want To Be E5Re-E-E---Ad (Hep! Hep! Hep! Hep!)

Chorus
C5 He Must Be Learned ByC#5 Heart (Magnificent Five)
C5 He Must Be Learned ByC#5 Heart (Magnificent Five)
C5 He Must Be Learned ByC#5 Heart (Magnificent Five)
C5 He Must Be Learned ByC#5 Heart (Magnificent Five)

Outro
C5 Prick Up YourC#5 Ears (Magnificent Five)
C5 Prick Up YourC#5 Ears (Magnificent Five)
C5 Prick Up YourC#5 Ears (Magnificent Five)
C5 Prick Up YourC#5 Ears (Magnificent Five)
C5 Prick Up YourC#5 Ears (Magnificent Five)
C5 Prick Up YourC#5 Ears (Magnificent Five)
C5 Prick Up YourC#5 Ears (Magnificent Five)
C5 Prick Up YourC#5 Ears (Magnificent Five)
Also available in: G5 (Original) C D E

FAQ

What are the chords for The Magnificent Five?

The chords for The Magnificent Five are: A5, Aadd11, A, D5, F#5, C5, C#5, B5, E5

What is the original key of The Magnificent Five?

The original key is G5.

What is the difficulty of playing The Magnificent Five?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play The Magnificent Five in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can The Magnificent Five be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play The Magnificent Five on ukulele?

Chord The Magnificent Five can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in The Magnificent Five?

The Magnificent Five uses 9 chords: A5, Aadd11, A, D5, F#5, C5, C#5, B5, E5

What is the easiest way to play The Magnificent Five?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was The Magnificent Five released in?

The Magnificent Five was released in the 1980s. See more 1980s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for The Magnificent Five?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch The Magnificent Five to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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