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Marching Bands Of Manhattan

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VERSE 1
CIf I could open my aGrms 
DmAnd span the length of the islAme of Manhattan, 
CI'd bring it to where you aGre 
DmMaking a lake of the EaAmst River and Hudson 
CAnd if I could open my mGouth 
DmWide enough for a maAmrching band to march out of 
CThey would make your name sGing 
DmAnd bend through alleys and bouAmnce off other buildings. 
C   Am   C   G
C   Am   C   G
VERSE 2
CI wish we could open our eGyes 
DmTo see in all direcAmtions at the same time 
COh what a beautiful vGiew 
DmIf you were never awAmare of what was around you 
CAnd it is true what you sGaid 
DmThat I live like a hAmermit in my own head 
CBut when the sun shines aGgain 
DmI'll pull the curtains and bliAmnds to let the light in. 
CHORUS
FSorrow drips into your Amheart through a pinhole 
CJust like a faucet that leaks Gand there is comfort in the sound 
FBut while you debate hAmalf empty or half full 
CIt slowly rises, Gyour love is gonna drown
       F          Am         C     GYour love is gonna drown
      F        Am        C                         G(F)
                         Your love is gonna...

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Marching Bands Of Manhattan

by Death Cab for Cutie

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Standard Tunning

VERSE 1

C G

If I could open my arms

Dm Am

And span the length of the isle of Manhattan,

C G

I'd bring it to where you are

Dm Am

Making a lake of the East River and Hudson

C G

And if I could open my mouth

Dm Am

Wide enough for a marching band to march out of

C G

They would make your name sing

Dm Am

And bend through alleys and bounce off other buildings.

C Am C G

VERSE 2

C G

I wish we could open our eyes

Dm Am

To see in all directions at the same time

C G

Oh what a beautiful view

Dm Am

If you were never aware of what was around you

C G

And it is true what you said

Dm Am

That I live like a hermit in my own head

C G

But when the sun shines again

Dm Am

I'll pull the curtains and blinds to let the light in.

CHORUS

F Am

Sorrow drips into your heart through a pinhole

C G

Just like a faucet that leaks and there is comfort in the sound

F Am

But while you debate half empty or half full

C G

It slowly rises, your love is gonna drown

F Am C G

Your love is gonna drown

F Am C G F

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Your love is gonna...

About Marching Bands Of Manhattan Chords by Death Cab for Cutie

Learn how to play Marching Bands Of Manhattan by Death Cab for Cutie with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Marching Bands Of Manhattan chords”, “Marching Bands Of Manhattan guitar chords”, or “Death Cab for Cutie Marching Bands Of Manhattan 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 Marching Bands Of Manhattan chords and for experienced players who want accurate Marching Bands Of Manhattan lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, G, Dm, Am, F.

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