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Affection

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Same chords throughout :  G   D   Am   C  
[Verse 1]
GI know that you sDay AmI get mean when CI'm drinking
GBut then agaDin Amsometimes I get Creally sweet so..
GWhat does it meDan if AmI tell you Cto go fuck yourself?
GOr if I sDay that Amyou're beautiful tCo me
[Chorus]
GIt's affection alDways
AmYou're gonna see it Csomeday
GMy attention Dfor you
AmEven if it's not what Cyou need
[Verse 2]
GSometimes we Dtalk Amall night long, we Cdon't shut up
GAnd when it's lDate Amwe'll say we're still Cwide awake so...
GWe love to tDalk aAmbout how you'll come Cup to visit me
GAnd we'll rent a cDar and we'll dAmrive upCstate
[Chorus]
GIt's affection alDways
AmYou're gonna see it Csomeday
GMy attention's oDn you
AmEven if it's not whaCt you need
GI think of you
DI want you too
AmI'd fall for Cyou 
GI think of you
DI want you too
AmI'd fall for Cyou
GI think of you
DI want you too
AmI'd fall for Cyou
GI think of you
DI want you too
AmI'd fall for Cyou
[Outro]
GIt's affection alDways… 
Am                  C
GIt's affection alDways
Am                  C

All chords in this song (4)

The story behind the song

"Affection" is a standalone single from Cigarettes After Sex, a band known for their ethereal and dream-like musical style. Their music often explores themes of love and romance, delivered with a sound that blends ambient pop, shoegaze, and slowcore. This song, like much of their work, invites you into a world of intimate feelings and tender moments. Playing it should feel like stepping into a hushed, heartfelt memory.

AI-written from these sources:Cigarettes After Sex — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Affection

by Cigarettes After Sex

Lyrics & chords · Original key

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G D Am C

Same chords throughout :

[Verse 1]

G D Am C

I know that you say I get mean when I'm drinking

G D Am C

But then again sometimes I get really sweet so..

G D Am C

What does it mean if I tell you to go fuck yourself?

G D Am C

Or if I say that you're beautiful to me

[Chorus]

G D

It's affection always

Am C

You're gonna see it someday

G D

My attention for you

Am C

Even if it's not what you need

[Verse 2]

G D Am C

Sometimes we talk all night long, we don't shut up

G D Am C

And when it's late we'll say we're still wide awake so...

G D Am C

We love to talk about how you'll come up to visit me

G D Am C

And we'll rent a car and we'll drive upstate

[Chorus]

G D

It's affection always

Am C

You're gonna see it someday

G D

My attention's on you

Am C

Even if it's not what you need

I think of you

I want you too

Am C

I'd fall for you

I think of you

I want you too

Am C

I'd fall for you

I think of you

I want you too

Am C

I'd fall for you

I think of you

I want you too

Am C

I'd fall for you

[Outro]

G D

It's affection always…

Am C

G D

It's affection always

Am C

About Affection Chords by Cigarettes After Sex

Learn how to play Affection by Cigarettes After Sex with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Affection chords”, “Affection guitar chords”, or “Cigarettes After Sex Affection 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 Affection chords and for experienced players who want accurate Affection lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, D, Am, C.

FAQ — Affection by Cigarettes After Sex

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What key is "Affection" in?

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