Chords with lyrics
Tuning: Standard (
E MajorE 
A augmentedA 
D MajorD 
G+G 
BB E MajorE)
Key: 
AbAb
Difficulty: Novice
Artist: The 1975
Song: It's Not Living If It's Not With You
Album: A augmentedA Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships
Key: AbAb major
BPM: 121
So I think this one is going to be a pretty polarising transcription as all the
chords I've seen are VASTLY different. But this one I know is in Ab/G# major for sure.
Timing wise I think I've got it. I put a high pass filter on the song and
just focused on the bass to get it. I do believe there could be an 
Eb MajorEb for two beats and
an 
FF minor for two beats instead of the straight bar of Eb MajorEb in the chorus - but not sure.
Someone want to confirm?
Broken it down below.
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Chord Rhythm Breakdown:
Intro:
DbDb for 4 beats (one bar)
AbAb for 4 beats (one bar)
DbDb for 4 beats (one bar)
Eb MajorEb for 4 beats (one bar)
Verse 1:
Eb MajorEb for 4 beats (one bar)
AbAb for 4 beats (one bar)
DbDb 2 beats (half a bar)
AbAb for 6 beats (one and a half bars)
Choruses
DbDb for 4 beats (one bar)
AbAb for 4 beats (one bar)
DbDb for 4 beats (one bar)
Eb MajorEb for 4 beats (one bar)
Verse 2:
Eb MajorEb for 4 beats (one bar)
AbAb for 4 beats (one bar)
DbDb 2 beats (half a bar)
AbAb for 6 beats (one and a half bars)
Eb MajorEb for 4 beats (one bar)
C minorCm for 4 beats (one bar)
AbAb for 4 beats (one bar)
DbDb for 4 beats (one bar)
Eb MajorEb for 4 beats (one bar)
AbAb for 4 beats (one bar)
DbDb for 4 beats (one bar)
AbAb for 4 beats (one bar)
Instrumental Bridge:
AbAb for 8 beats (two bars)
DbDb for 8 beats (two bars)
DbDb for 16 beats (four bars)
Vocal Bridge:
AbAb for 12 beats (two and a half bars)
DbDb for 4 beats (one bar)
AbAb for 12 beats (two and a half bars)
DbDb for 4 beats (one bar)
Outro 1
DbDb for 4 beats (one bar)
AbAb for 4 beats (one bar)
DbDb for 4 beats (one bar)
AbAb for 4 beats (one bar)
DbDb for 4 beats (one bar)
AbAb for 4 beats (one bar)
DbDb for 4 beats (one bar)
Eb MajorEb for 4 beats (one bar)
Outro 2 (same as chorus)
DbDb for 4 beats (one bar)
AbAb for 4 beats (one bar)
DbDb for 4 beats (one bar)
Eb MajorEb for 4 beats (one bar)
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So that is a basic and blunt breakdown for the chords for the song. Just try and follow
Ross' sick bass line and when he really accents it and I've done my best to place the
chords where they change but Matty does carry over some of the lines so don't follow him
too close. If you are arranging a cover feel free to make it easier for you. After all,
these chords are meant as guide not gospel.
If you want to play with a capo, put a capo on one and transpose this down one semitone.
This will allow you to play the G-major shapes aka THE EASIEST CHORD SHAPES.
Alternatively you can tune your guitar down one semitone into Eb/D# standard and
then transpose these chords UP ONE and play off that so you're in the
A augmentedA major shape for standard.
If you find issue with this or what I've said, write a comment and let's collaborate, not hate.
Enjoy!
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Intro:
DbDb AbAb
DbDb AbAb
DbDb AbAb
DbDb Eb MajorEb
Verse 1:
Eb MajorEb AbAb DbDb AbAb
Danny ran into some complications
Eb MajorEb AbAb DbDb AbAb
He falls asleep during conversations
Eb MajorEb AbAb DbDb AbAb
He's gotta search the street when he's on vacation
AbAb DbDb
The worst thing is that I'm in the same situation
Chorus:
DbDb AbAb
And all I do is sit and think about you
DbDb Eb MajorEb
If I knew what you'd do
DbDb AbAb DbDb
Collapse my veins wearing beautiful shoes
Eb MajorEb
It's not living if it's not with you
Verse 2:
Eb MajorEb AbAb DbDb AbAb
And Danny says we're living in a simulation
Eb MajorEb AbAb DbDb AbAb
But he works in a petrol station (selling petrol)
Eb MajorEb C minorCm AbAb DbDb
He says it all began with his operation
Eb MajorEb AbAb DbDb AbAb
And I know you think you're sly but you need some imagination
Chorus:
DbDb AbAb
And all I do is sit and think about you
DbDb Eb MajorEb
If I knew what you'd do
DbDb AbAb DbDb
Collapse my veins wearing beautiful shoes
Eb MajorEb
It's not living if it's not with you
DbDb AbAb
All I do is sit and drink without you
DbDb Eb MajorEb
If I choose then I lose
DbDb AbAb DbDb
Distract my brain from the terrible news
Eb MajorEb
It's not living if it's not with you
Bridge:
AbAb DbDb
Db
AbAb
I can't stop sweating or control my feet
DbDb
I've got a twenty-stone monkey that I just can't beat
AbAb
I can stage a situation, but I just can't eat
DbDb
And there's a feeling, you're replacing embrace
Chorus:
DbDb AbAb
And all I do is sit and think about you
DbDb Eb MajorEb
If I knew what you'd do
DbDb AbAb DbDb
Collapse my veins wearing beautiful shoes
Eb MajorEb
It's not living if it's not with you
DbDb AbAb
All I do is sit and drink without you
DbDb Eb MajorEb
If I choose then I lose
DbDb AbAb DbDb
Distract my brain from the terrible news
Eb MajorEb
It's not living if it's not with you
Outro 1:
DbDb AbAb
Oh, I'll try to get a job in a bank, I think
DbDb AbAb DbDb
Danny spent time trying to pack in the drinks for me
AbAb DbDb
I feel sick and I know I can't lose but
Eb MajorEb
It's not living if it's not with you,
Outro 2:
DbDb AbAb DbDb
(It's not, it's not) If it's not with you
Eb MajorEb
It's not, it's not
DbDb AbAb DbDb
(It's not, it's not) If it's not with you
Eb MajorEb
It's not living if it's not with you,
AbAb DbDb
(It's not, it's not)
Eb MajorEb
It's not, it's not
AbAb DbDb
(It's not, it's not)
Eb MajorEb
It's not living if it's not with you,
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