Now playing

Small Talk Relations

Chords

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Cmajor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

Tift Merritt - Small Talk Relations
INTRO:   C    Am    C    Am    C    Am    Em    G     C(2x)
I skipped a stone and Amwatched it goC  
The arc and then the AmundertowC  
Thinking a day is Amsomething like a EmprayerG  
So Cmuch to ask, Amyou start it softC  
Then the weighted Amlocks come offC  
In the end, Amyou just hope someEmone's thereG  
CHORUS:
'Cause all these Csmall Emtalk reFlations
Lord, there ain't CnoEmthing for Freal
Don't nobody Chere Emat Bball know F  
The way that I CfeelBb  F  
CThere's no one to Amanswer toC  
Just the dark and Amme and youC  
And all the angels Amstand around just EmwishingG  
CFor a drag there Amof your smokeC  
A taste of skin, a Amsip of hopeC  
To raise their skirts Amup where no Emwords are risGing
CHORUS:
'Cause all these Csmall Emtalk reFlations
Lord, there ain't CnoEmthing for Freal
Don't nobody Chere Emat Bball know F  
The way that I CfeelBb  F  G  
BRIDGE:
Workmen in the street belowAm  
Softly play a radioG  
A hymn of static Amthrough the trafficBb  
The crowd just turns to leaveF  
The secret current underneath Em  
Cannot be heard above the Gracket  
CHORUS:
Of all of these Csmall Emtalk reFlations
I can't hear Cone Emthing for Freal
Don't nobody Chere Emat Bball know F  
The way that I Cfeel, Bboh Foh
OUTRO:
       COBbh  oFh
       COBboh  oFohC  

All chords in this song (6)

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

Small Talk Relations

by Tift Merritt

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Tift Merritt - Small Talk Relations

C Am C Am C Am Em G C

INTRO: (2x)

Am C

I skipped a stone and watched it go

Am C

The arc and then the undertow

Am Em G

Thinking a day is something like a prayer

C Am C

So much to ask, you start it soft

Am C

Then the weighted locks come off

Am Em G

In the end, you just hope someone's there

CHORUS:

C Em F

'Cause all these small talk relations

C Em F

Lord, there ain't nothing for real

C Em Bb F

Don't nobody here at all know

C Bb F

The way that I feel

C Am C

There's no one to answer to

Am C

Just the dark and me and you

Am Em G

And all the angels stand around just wishing

C Am C

For a drag there of your smoke

Am C

A taste of skin, a sip of hope

Am Em G

To raise their skirts up where no words are rising

CHORUS:

C Em F

'Cause all these small talk relations

C Em F

Lord, there ain't nothing for real

C Em Bb F

Don't nobody here at all know

C Bb F G

The way that I feel

BRIDGE:

Workmen in the street below

Softly play a radio

Am Bb

A hymn of static through the traffic

The crowd just turns to leave

The secret current underneath

Cannot be heard above the racket

CHORUS:

C Em F

Of all of these small talk relations

C Em F

I can't hear one thing for real

C Em Bb F

Don't nobody here at all know

C Bb F

The way that I feel, oh oh

OUTRO:

C Bb F

Oh oh

C Bb F C

Ooh ooh

About Small Talk Relations Chords by Tift Merritt

Learn how to play Small Talk Relations by Tift Merritt with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Small Talk Relations chords”, “Small Talk Relations guitar chords”, or “Tift Merritt Small Talk Relations 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 Small Talk Relations chords and for experienced players who want accurate Small Talk Relations lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, Am, Em, G, F, Bb.

FAQ — Small Talk Relations by Tift Merritt

How do I play "Small Talk Relations" by Tift Merritt on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Small Talk Relations" by Tift Merritt on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "Small Talk Relations" by Tift Merritt free?

Yes. The chords for "Small Talk Relations" by Tift Merritt are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Small Talk Relations" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Small Talk Relations" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Small Talk Relations"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Small Talk Relations" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Small Talk Relations" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Small Talk Relations" by Tift Merritt with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Tift Merritt below.

What key is "Small Talk Relations" in?

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