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A Design for Life

A Design for Life Sheet Music

by Manic Street Preachers

A Design for Life was written by Manic Street Preachers (lyrics principally by Nicky Wire and music by James Dean Bradfield), and was released in April 1996 as the lead single from their fourth studio album Everything Must Go. The song is an alternative rock anthem reflecting on class identity and working‑class life in Britain, with lyrics mainly by bassist Nicky Wire and music by singer‑guitarist James Dean Bradfield. A Design for Life reached number 2 on the UK Singles Chart and has since become one of Manic Street Preachers’ signature songs and a staple of 1990s British rock.

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Title Composer Difficulty Accompaniment
Manic Street Preachers
Beginner
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Manic Street Preachers
Very easy
Drums with orchestral accompaniment
Manic Street Preachers
Easy
Drums with orchestral accompaniment
Manic Street Preachers
Intermediate
Drums with orchestral accompaniment
Manic Street Preachers
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Drums with orchestral accompaniment
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