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CContrast and comDmpare, between the E7busy ones and ones who doEn't care, until 
there is Fno one,  Gthat you really Cknow 
click-click-click
So I Cdrift through these Dmdays of apE7pointments and promises mEade
They'll all end up Fbroken   Gand quickly repClaced.
click-click-click
CWeeks are slow, days drDmag on;
E7Even practice and parties Eseem long
But I found myself FgoingG  
I guess there's nothing to Cdo Oh well
Bridge happens here (not sure about the chords) 
Group of Ckids, line of Dmcars,
More will E7show up after the Ebars close
There's this Fboredom   Gthat drowns everyCthing.
click-click-click
Bottles Cbreak, music Dmplays, conveE7rsations competing for spacEe
I look for a Fcorner   Gor a quieter rCoom
click-click-click
There's no Cheat in this hDmouse
I can't E7breath with these words in my Emouth
But I'm not gonna sFay themG  
Yeah, I've made that mistake befoCre
click-click-click
On the Cstairs, she grabs my Dmarm, says whats E7up,
Where you been, is something Ewrong?
I try to just Fsmile,  Gand say everything's Cfine.

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The story behind the song

Bright Eyes, the indie rock project of singer-songwriter Conor Oberst, is known for its introspective and often emotionally raw songwriting. This song emerged early in the band's history, showcasing Oberst's burgeoning talent for crafting intimate musical landscapes. It comes from an era where he began to experiment with a broader range of instrumentation, moving beyond just guitar to incorporate drum machines and keyboards. Playing this song can feel like stepping into a deeply personal and reflective space.

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Contrast And Compare

by Bright Eyes

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C Dm E7 E

Contrast and compare, between the busy ones and ones who don't care, until

F G C

there is no one, that you really know

click-click-click

C Dm E7 E

So I drift through these days of appointments and promises made

F G C

They'll all end up broken and quickly replaced.

click-click-click

C Dm

Weeks are slow, days drag on;

E7 E

Even practice and parties seem long

F G

But I found myself going

I guess there's nothing to do Oh well

Bridge happens here (not sure about the chords)

C Dm

Group of kids, line of cars,

E7 E

More will show up after the bars close

F G C

There's this boredom that drowns everything.

click-click-click

C Dm E7 E

Bottles break, music plays, conversations competing for space

F G C

I look for a corner or a quieter room

click-click-click

C Dm

There's no heat in this house

E7 E

I can't breath with these words in my mouth

F G

But I'm not gonna say them

Yeah, I've made that mistake before

click-click-click

C Dm E7

On the stairs, she grabs my arm, says whats up,

Where you been, is something wrong?

F G C

I try to just smile, and say everything's fine.

About Contrast And Compare Chords by Bright Eyes

Learn how to play Contrast And Compare by Bright Eyes with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Contrast And Compare chords”, “Contrast And Compare guitar chords”, or “Bright Eyes Contrast And Compare 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 Contrast And Compare chords and for experienced players who want accurate Contrast And Compare lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, Dm, E7, E, F, G.

FAQ — Contrast And Compare by Bright Eyes

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What key is "Contrast And Compare" in?

The chords for "Contrast And Compare" show the original chord names (including C, Dm, E7, E, F, G). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.