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Steadier Footing

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[Verse 1]
BIt's gotten G#mlate and now I EM7want to be alBone
BAll of our frG#miends were here; they EM7all have gone hBome
And here I D#msit on the front poErch
Watching the drC#munks stumble fEmorth into the nBight
[Verse 2]
You gave me a hG#meart attack; I EM7did not see you tBhere
BI thought you had G#mdisappeared so eEM7arly away from hBere
And this is the cD#mhance I never gEot to make a C#mmove
But we just tEmalk about
[Chorus]
The pC#meople we have mEet in the lBast 5 years
And wC#mill remeEmber them in Bten more?
[Verse 3]
(like the first 2 lines of the earlier verses)
BI let you G#mbum a smoke; you EM7quit this winter pBast
BI've tried tG#mwice before, but like EM7this, it just will not lBast
[Outro]
   C#m     E    B(2x)

The story behind the song

"Steadier Footing" is a track from Death Cab for Cutie's 2001 album, The Photo Album. This song was released as the band was refining their sound on early albums, following their emergence from the Pacific Northwest in the late 1990s. Death Cab for Cutie is known for their melodic sound, which blends indie rock, indie pop, and alternative rock, characterized by sensitive, introspective songwriting.

AI-written from these sources:Death Cab for Cutie — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Steadier Footing

by Death Cab for Cutie

Lyrics & chords · Original key

[Verse 1]

B G#m EM7 B

It's gotten late and now I want to be alone

B G#m EM7 B

All of our friends were here; they all have gone home

D#m E

And here I sit on the front porch

C#m Em B

Watching the drunks stumble forth into the night

[Verse 2]

G#m EM7 B

You gave me a heart attack; I did not see you there

B G#m EM7 B

I thought you had disappeared so early away from here

D#m E C#m

And this is the chance I never got to make a move

But we just talk about

[Chorus]

C#m E B

The people we have met in the last 5 years

C#m E B

And will remember them in ten more?

[Verse 3]

(like the first 2 lines of the earlier verses)

B G#m EM7 B

I let you bum a smoke; you quit this winter past

B G#m EM7 B

I've tried twice before, but like this, it just will not last

[Outro]

C#m E B

(2x)

About Steadier Footing Chords by Death Cab for Cutie

Learn how to play Steadier Footing by Death Cab for Cutie with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Steadier Footing chords”, “Steadier Footing guitar chords”, or “Death Cab for Cutie Steadier Footing 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 Steadier Footing chords and for experienced players who want accurate Steadier Footing lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include B, G#m, EM7, D#m, E, C#m.

FAQ — Steadier Footing by Death Cab for Cutie

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Is "Steadier Footing" easy to play on guitar?

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What key is "Steadier Footing" in?

The chords for "Steadier Footing" show the original chord names (including B, G#m, EM7, D#m, E, C#m). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.