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Standard Tuning
Chords used:
   EADGBe
Am:002210
C: 032010
Em:022000
F: 133211
G: 320033
----------------------------------------------------------------
Intro: [ C-  Am-  Em- G] x2
Verse 1 chords:
  CWe Amwon't get far, Em  G  
  CFAmlying in circles   Eminside a Gjar
  CBecause the Amair we breaEmtheG  
  CIs Amthinning with the wEmords that we Gspeak
Chorus 1 chords:
That we Fspeak, you and Cme-e-e-Ge
That we Fspeak, you and Cme-e-e-AmeF  
Verse 2: use verse 1 chords
You're on the floor
Fearful of what's outside your door
But the codes and keys
They can protect you 
From the pangs of jealousy
Chorus 2: use chorus 1 chords
When you Fscream, love you sCee-e-e-Ge
Like a chFild, throwing stones at the sCky-y-y-Amy
When they Ffall back to earth, as minor Cchords of major Gworks
Separate Frooms of single life, we are Cone, we are AmaliveF  
Outro: [use verse 1 chords]
We are alive
We are alive
We are alive
We are alive

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Codes And Keys

by Death Cab for Cutie

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Standard Tuning

Chords used:

EADGBe

:002210

: 032010

:022000

: 133211

: 320033

----------------------------------------------------------------

C Am Em G

Intro: [ - - - ] x2

Verse 1 chords:

C Am Em G

We won't get far,

C Am Em G

Flying in circles inside a jar

C Am Em G

Because the air we breathe

C Am Em G

Is thinning with the words that we speak

Chorus 1 chords:

F C G

That we speak, you and me-e-e-e

F C Am F

That we speak, you and me-e-e-e

Verse 2: use verse 1 chords

You're on the floor

Fearful of what's outside your door

But the codes and keys

They can protect you

From the pangs of jealousy

Chorus 2: use chorus 1 chords

F C G

When you scream, love you see-e-e-e

F C Am

Like a child, throwing stones at the sky-y-y-y

F C G

When they fall back to earth, as minor chords of major works

F C Am F

Separate rooms of single life, we are one, we are alive

Outro: [use verse 1 chords]

We are alive

About Codes And Keys Chords by Death Cab for Cutie

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

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The chords for "Codes And Keys" show the original chord names (including Am, C, Em, F, G). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.