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CHORDS FOR VERSE:
e---0E-0-0-0-0-0-0-0---A----------------0E-0-0-0-0-0-0-0--D2-2-2--D/C#-0--2D----|
B---0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0--2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2--0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0--3-3-3---3--3----|
G---1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1--2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2--1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1--2-2-2---2--2----|
D---2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2--2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2--2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2--0-0-0------0----|
A---2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2--0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0--2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2----------4-------|
E---0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-------------------0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0------------------|
E    A    E    D    D/C#  D
EThe innocence of Asleeping children EDressed in white and Dslowly dreamiD/C#ngD  
EStops all timeA  E  D  D/C#  D  
EI slow my steps aAnd start to blur   ESo many years have Dfilled my hearD/C#tD  
EI never though I'Ad say those wordsE  D  D/C#  D  
EFurther we go   AAnd older we grow   EThe more we know   DThe less we shD/C#ow         Dx2
EThe very first tiAme I saw your face   EI thought of a soDng and quickly D/C#changDed the 
EtuneA  E  D  D/C#  D  
EThe very first tiAme I touched your Eskin    I thought of Da story and rD/C#ushed Dto reach the 
Eend too soonA  E  D  D/C#  D  
COh            reAmember         CPlease don'At change
EAnd so the fall cAame thirteen years EA shiny ring and hoDw I could forgD/C#et youDr 
EnameA  E  D  D/C#  D  
EThe air no longer Ain my throat AnotEher perfect lie is cDhoked  But it D/C#always D  
Efeels the sameA  E  D  D/C#  D  
GSo they close Atogether
GDressed in red Aand yellow
GInnocent forevAer
CSleeping children in their Gblue soft rAooms Still dream
                E                   A                     E               D    D/C#     Drepeat x lots

All chords in this song (6)

The story behind the song

"Primary" stands out for its unique instrumentation, where both Simon Gallup and Robert Smith contribute on bass, with Smith's use of effects pedals creating distinctive lead sounds. Notably, the song features no guitars or keyboards, giving it a particular sonic texture. This track, released as the sole single from their album Faith, showcases an experimental side of The Cure's sound. Playing this song can feel like delving into a stark, bass-driven landscape, emphasizing rhythm and layered low-end melodies.

AI-written from these sources:Primary (song) — Wikipedia ↗The Cure — Wikipedia ↗

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Primary

by The Cure

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D/C#

CHORDS FOR VERSE:

E A E D D/C# D

e---0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-------------------0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0--2-2-2---0--2----|

B---0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0--2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2--0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0--3-3-3---3--3----|

G---1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1--2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2--1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1--2-2-2---2--2----|

D---2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2--2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2--2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2--0-0-0------0----|

A---2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2--0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0--2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2----------4-------|

E---0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-------------------0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0------------------|

E A E D D/C# D

The innocence of sleeping children Dressed in white and slowly dreaming

E A E D D/C# D

Stops all time

E A E D D/C# D

I slow my steps and start to blur So many years have filled my heart

E A E D D/C# D

I never though I'd say those words

E A E D D/C# D

Further we go And older we grow The more we know The less we show x2

E A E D D/C# D

The very first time I saw your face I thought of a song and quickly changed the

E A E D D/C# D

tune

E A E D D/C# D

The very first time I touched your skin I thought of a story and rushed to reach the

E A E D D/C# D

end too soon

C A C A

Oh remember Please don't change

E A E D D/C# D

And so the fall came thirteen years A shiny ring and how I could forget your

E A E D D/C# D

name

E A E D D/C# D

The air no longer in my throat Another perfect lie is choked But it always

E A E D D/C# D

feels the same

G A

So they close together

G A

Dressed in red and yellow

G A

Innocent forever

C G A

Sleeping children in their blue soft rooms Still dream

E A E D D/C# D

repeat x lots

About Primary Chords by The Cure

Learn how to play Primary by The Cure with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Primary chords”, “Primary guitar chords”, or “The Cure Primary 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 Primary chords and for experienced players who want accurate Primary lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include E, A, D, D/C#, B, G.

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