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Lost Cause

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Same chords all the way through - Gm, Eb, Cm, D  
GmOh, dig my shallow grEbave
It's not me you'll saCmve
'CaDuse I'm a lost cause
I'm a lost cause
A lost, lost cause
GmWait, all this time that I have spenEbt away
Makes me think that I might be oCmkay,
The kiss of death will have to wDait
GmMy head, is holding on to all those things you Ebsaid
You taught me to be strong and get through it, the mist oCmf darkness
DIn my head
GmOh, dig my shallow grEbave
It's not me you'll Cmsave
'Cause I'm a lost cause
I'm a Dlost cause
A lost, lost cause
GmWait, no one said what's lost cannot be fEbound
You are here to make it safe and sound,Cm  
Oh we, can make it, out alivDe
GmFate, hath its way when all that's learned is siEbn
Nothing really matters in the eCmnd,
As long, as Dyou, are with me, friend
GmOh, dig my shallow graveEb  
It's not me you'll saCmve
'Cause I'm a lost cause
I'm a Dlost cause
A lost, lost cause
GmNo one can understand mEbe
Like you can understanCmd
No one can fill your shadow
D'Cause you are all I am
GmOh, dig my shallow gravEbe
It's not me you'll savCme
'Cause I'm a lost cause
I'm a Dlost cause
A lost, lost cause

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Lost Cause

by Imagine Dragons

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Gm Eb Cm D

Same chords all the way through - , , ,

Gm Eb

Oh, dig my shallow grave

It's not me you'll save

'Cause I'm a lost cause

I'm a lost cause

A lost, lost cause

Gm Eb

Wait, all this time that I have spent away

Makes me think that I might be okay,

The kiss of death will have to wait

Gm Eb

My head, is holding on to all those things you said

You taught me to be strong and get through it, the mist of darkness

In my head

Gm Eb

Oh, dig my shallow grave

It's not me you'll save

'Cause I'm a lost cause

I'm a lost cause

A lost, lost cause

Gm Eb

Wait, no one said what's lost cannot be found

You are here to make it safe and sound,

Oh we, can make it, out alive

Gm Eb

Fate, hath its way when all that's learned is sin

Nothing really matters in the end,

As long, as you, are with me, friend

Gm Eb

Oh, dig my shallow grave

It's not me you'll save

'Cause I'm a lost cause

I'm a lost cause

A lost, lost cause

Gm Eb

No one can understand me

Like you can understand

No one can fill your shadow

'Cause you are all I am

Gm Eb

Oh, dig my shallow grave

It's not me you'll save

'Cause I'm a lost cause

I'm a lost cause

A lost, lost cause

About Lost Cause Chords by Imagine Dragons

Learn how to play Lost Cause by Imagine Dragons with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Lost Cause chords”, “Lost Cause guitar chords”, or “Imagine Dragons Lost Cause 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 Lost Cause chords and for experienced players who want accurate Lost Cause lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Gm, Eb, Cm, D, A.

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What key is "Lost Cause" in?

The chords for "Lost Cause" show the original chord names (including Gm, Eb, Cm, D, A). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.