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Gold Mine Gutted

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Intro:
 C-  Am-  G- F  
(This applies to the faint synth chords before the opening hook too)
Verse 1:
It was AmDon Delilo Gwhiskey, neat, and a Fblinking midnight Cclock
SCpeakers on a Gtv stand just a Fturntable to Gwatch
And the Amsmoke came out our Gmouths on all those Fhooded-sweatshirt Cwalks
We were a Amstroke Gof Fluck
We were a AmgoldGmine that Fgutted us
Chorus 1:
CAnd from the sidelines you Gsee me run uFntil I'm out of Cbreath
Living the good life, I lGeft for dead, the sForrowful midGwest
Well I Gdid my Fbest to keep my head
 C-  Am-  G-   Fx2
Verse 2:
It was gAmrass stained jeans and Gincompletes and a Fgirl from class to Ctouch
But you thCink about yourGself too much and you Fruin who you Glove
Well, Amall these claims at Gconsciousness, my Fstray dog Cfreedom
Let?s have a nAmice cGlean Fcut
Like a Ambag we Gbuy and Fdivvy up
Chorus 2:
CAnd from the sidelines I Gsee you run unFtil you're out of Cbreath.
And all those white lines that Gsped us up, we Fhurry to our Gdeath
Well, I Glagged beFhind so you got ahead.
 C-  Am-  G-   Fx5

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The story behind the song

Bright Eyes is the indie rock project of singer-songwriter Conor Oberst, joined by multi-instrumentalist Mike Mogis and arranger Nate Walcott, along with a revolving cast of musicians from Omaha's indie scene. The band's albums were released through Saddle Creek Records for many years. This song, appearing in 2005, carries the weight of their distinctive sound. It plays like a raw, introspective journey.

AI-written from these sources:Bright Eyes (band) — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Gold Mine Gutted

by Bright Eyes

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Intro:

C Am G F

- - -

(This applies to the faint synth chords before the opening hook too)

Verse 1:

Am G F C

It was Don Delilo whiskey, neat, and a blinking midnight clock

C G F G

Speakers on a tv stand just a turntable to watch

Am G F C

And the smoke came out our mouths on all those hooded-sweatshirt walks

Am G F

We were a stroke of luck

Am G F

We were a goldmine that gutted us

Chorus 1:

C G F C

And from the sidelines you see me run until I'm out of breath

G F G

Living the good life, I left for dead, the sorrowful midwest

G F

Well I did my best to keep my head

C Am G F

- - - x2

Verse 2:

Am G F C

It was grass stained jeans and incompletes and a girl from class to touch

C G F G

But you think about yourself too much and you ruin who you love

Am G F C

Well, all these claims at consciousness, my stray dog freedom

Am G F

Let?s have a nice clean cut

Am G F

Like a bag we buy and divvy up

Chorus 2:

C G F C

And from the sidelines I see you run until you're out of breath.

G F G

And all those white lines that sped us up, we hurry to our death

G F

Well, I lagged behind so you got ahead.

C Am G F

- - - x5

About Gold Mine Gutted Chords by Bright Eyes

Learn how to play Gold Mine Gutted by Bright Eyes with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Gold Mine Gutted chords”, “Gold Mine Gutted guitar chords”, or “Bright Eyes Gold Mine Gutted 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 Gold Mine Gutted chords and for experienced players who want accurate Gold Mine Gutted lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, Am, G, F.

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