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Canary In A Coalmine

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Intro: E  
 EFirst to fall over when the atmosphere is less than perfect
 EYour sensibilities are shaken by the slightest defect
 CYou live your life like a canAary in a F#m7coalmine
 EYou get so dizzy even walkin' in a straight line
 EYou say you want to spend the winter in Firenza
 EYou're so afraid to catch a dose of influenza
 CYou live your life like a canAary in a F#m7coalmine
 EYou get so dizzy even walkin' in a straight line
 ECanary in a coalmine, canary in a coalmine, canary in a coalmineC  A  F#m7  
 ENow if I tell you that you suffer from delusions
 EYou pay your analyst to reach the same conclusions
 CYou live your life like a canAary in a F#m7coalmine
 EYou get so dizzy even walkin' in a straight line
 ECanary in a coalmine, canary in a coalmine, canary in a coalmineC  A  F#m7  
Interlude:   E    A  E  
 EFirst to fall over when the atmosphere is less than perfect
 EYour sensibilities are shaken by the slightest defect
 CYou live your life like a canAary in a F#m7coalmine
 EYou get so dizzy even walkin' in a straight line
 ECanary in a coalmine, canary in a coalmine, canary in a coalmineC  A  F#m7  
 ECanary in a coalmine, canary in a coalmine, canary in a coalmineC  A  F#m7  

All chords in this song (4)

The story behind the song

This song, from the album Zenyattà Mondatta, captures the feeling of someone who is highly sensitive to the emotional atmosphere around them, picking up on subtle cues that others might miss. Like a canary in a coal mine, they sense impending trouble or negativity, feeling its effects acutely. The lyrics convey a sense of vulnerability and being overwhelmed by these unspoken tensions. It's a song about intuition and the burden of being finely attuned to the world's undercurrents.

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Canary In A Coalmine

by The Police

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

F#m7

Intro:

First to fall over when the atmosphere is less than perfect

Your sensibilities are shaken by the slightest defect

C A F#m7

You live your life like a canary in a coalmine

You get so dizzy even walkin' in a straight line

You say you want to spend the winter in Firenza

You're so afraid to catch a dose of influenza

C A F#m7

You live your life like a canary in a coalmine

You get so dizzy even walkin' in a straight line

E C A F#m7

Canary in a coalmine, canary in a coalmine, canary in a coalmine

Now if I tell you that you suffer from delusions

You pay your analyst to reach the same conclusions

C A F#m7

You live your life like a canary in a coalmine

You get so dizzy even walkin' in a straight line

E C A F#m7

Canary in a coalmine, canary in a coalmine, canary in a coalmine

E A E

Interlude:

First to fall over when the atmosphere is less than perfect

Your sensibilities are shaken by the slightest defect

C A F#m7

You live your life like a canary in a coalmine

You get so dizzy even walkin' in a straight line

E C A F#m7

Canary in a coalmine, canary in a coalmine, canary in a coalmine

E C A F#m7

Canary in a coalmine, canary in a coalmine, canary in a coalmine

About Canary In A Coalmine Chords by The Police

Learn how to play Canary In A Coalmine by The Police with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Canary In A Coalmine chords”, “Canary In A Coalmine guitar chords”, or “The Police Canary In A Coalmine 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 Canary In A Coalmine chords and for experienced players who want accurate Canary In A Coalmine lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include E, C, A, F#m7.

FAQ — Canary In A Coalmine by The Police

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What key is "Canary In A Coalmine" in?

The chords for "Canary In A Coalmine" show the original chord names (including E, C, A, F#m7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.