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 405 ACOUSTIC CHORDS
(DUMBED DOWN VERSION)
Standard tuning.  Strum it however you like.  
Intro:
D, Em, G,  C(x2)
I took the 405 and drove a stake down into your center,
Cand stated Gthat it's Emnever ever been better than tChis.
            A                        C
G, C  
I hung my favorite shirt on the floorboard, wrinkled up from
Cpulling pusGhing and tasting, tasEmting...C  
                             A             C(G,C)
You keep twisting the truth
EmThat keeps Ame thrown askeCw.
    Em.A  C  
(Repeat Intro 2x)
Misguided by the 405 'cause it lead me to an alcoholic summer.
C                 G             Em                     C
I missed the exit to your parents' house hours ago.  
                                         A           C(G,C) 
Red wine and the cigarettes: hide your bad habits underneath the patio, 
Cpatio.. G  Em  C  
     A      C(G,C)
You keep twisting the truth
EmThat keeps Ame thrown askeCw.
EmYou keep tAwisting the truCth
EmThat keeps Ame thrown askeCw.
Em        A              C
(Repeat Intro 4x)

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The story behind the song

"405" comes from Death Cab for Cutie's second album, We Have the Facts and We're Voting Yes, a record crafted during a transitional period for the band members as they approached adulthood. Singer-songwriter Ben Gibbard infused his post-collegiate anxieties into the lyrics, blending narratives with abstract imagery to capture the feeling of uncertainty. The album, released in 2000, has a downbeat, despondent sound with spindly guitar work, reflecting the introspective and sensitive songwriting for which the band is known. Playing this song channels a sense of navigating life's unknowns with a quiet, melodic intensity.

AI-written from these sources:We Have the Facts and We're Voting Yes — Wikipedia ↗Death Cab for Cutie — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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405

by Death Cab for Cutie

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405 ACOUSTIC CHORDS

(DUMBED DOWN VERSION)

Standard tuning. Strum it however you like.

Intro:

D Em G C

, , , (x2)

I took the 405 and drove a stake down into your center,

C G Em C

and stated that it's never ever been better than this.

A C

G C

I hung my favorite shirt on the floorboard, wrinkled up from

C G Em C

pulling pushing and tasting, tasting...

A C G C

(,)

You keep twisting the truth

Em A C

That keeps me thrown askew.

Em A C

(Repeat Intro 2x)

Misguided by the 405 'cause it lead me to an alcoholic summer.

C G Em C

I missed the exit to your parents' house hours ago.

A C G C

(,)

Red wine and the cigarettes: hide your bad habits underneath the patio,

C G Em C

patio..

A C G C

(,)

You keep twisting the truth

Em A C

That keeps me thrown askew.

Em A C

You keep twisting the truth

Em A C

That keeps me thrown askew.

Em A C

(Repeat Intro 4x)

About 405 Chords by Death Cab for Cutie

Learn how to play 405 by Death Cab for Cutie with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “405 chords”, “405 guitar chords”, or “Death Cab for Cutie 405 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 405 chords and for experienced players who want accurate 405 lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, Em, G, C, A.

FAQ — 405 by Death Cab for Cutie

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What key is "405" in?

The chords for "405" show the original chord names (including D, Em, G, C, A). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.