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Two Tales

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This song can be played while strumming or Finger-Picking style.
Strumming Pattern - D UDUD D UDUD (try and strum very softly and calmly during verses)
Finger Picking - A(string), B(string), D(string), G(string): (This is played at a medium pace)
Capo - 4 or 5 (Up to you)
 Em   D   Cx2
[Verse 1]
EmLight up my lanterDn, I'll cut you a patCh, 
CWe've walked for hours and it's getting darEmkD  C  
EmWe left the roadsidDe in search of aidC, 
CWind-screen shattered and tire marks madEmeC  D  
[Chorus]
GI've never seen someoDne bleeding like thisC, 
CRip off your sleeve and clench your wrisEmtD  C  
[Verse 2]
EmI'll light the stove Dand sit by the heartCh, 
COrangey glow light the wintry darEmkD  C  
EmWe kept her bedrooDm exactly the samCe, 
CWinters they followed and Summers they camEmeC  D  
[Chorus]
GHe'd bash around, Dbanging down on the flooCr
CI sit alone with an eye on the dooEmrD  C  
[Bridge] - Strumming (Personal Preference)
GStop in this clearingD, we'll stay here tonighCt
CPress up against me, EmI'll hold you so tighDt
DI got these matches, Cwe'll let off some smokGe
GMaybe they'll see us Dand maybe they won'Ct
CBlanket of leaves hiEmde the light from the starDs, 
DI'll lie awake listCening out for carEmsD  C  
[Verse 3]
EmHe stares through curtaiDns when he talks to the nighCt, 
CI sit and listen for tires on the drivEmeD  C  
EmI keep on waiting and Dhe keeps on talkinCg
CJust stop him talking, please stop him talkinEmgC  D  
[Outro] - Just strum downwards here no upward strums
   G   DNo, give me silencCe
    EmGDive me silence, C  
    G  DGive me silenceC  
COh, Dno...Em  

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Two Tales

by Passenger

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

This song can be played while strumming or Finger-Picking style.

Strumming Pattern - D UDUD D UDUD (try and strum very softly and calmly during verses)

Finger Picking - A(string), B(string), D(string), G(string): (This is played at a medium pace)

Capo - 4 or 5 (Up to you)

Em D C

[Verse 1]

Em D C

Light up my lantern, I'll cut you a path,

C Em D C

We've walked for hours and it's getting dark

Em D C

We left the roadside in search of aid,

C Em C D

Wind-screen shattered and tire marks made

[Chorus]

G D C

I've never seen someone bleeding like this,

C Em D C

Rip off your sleeve and clench your wrist

[Verse 2]

Em D C

I'll light the stove and sit by the hearth,

C Em D C

Orangey glow light the wintry dark

Em D C

We kept her bedroom exactly the same,

C Em C D

Winters they followed and Summers they came

[Chorus]

G D C

He'd bash around, banging down on the floor

C Em D C

I sit alone with an eye on the door

[Bridge] - Strumming (Personal Preference)

G D C

Stop in this clearing, we'll stay here tonight

C Em D

Press up against me, I'll hold you so tight

D C G

I got these matches, we'll let off some smoke

G D C

Maybe they'll see us and maybe they won't

C Em D

Blanket of leaves hide the light from the stars,

D C Em D C

I'll lie awake listening out for cars

[Verse 3]

Em D C

He stares through curtains when he talks to the night,

C Em D C

I sit and listen for tires on the drive

Em D C

I keep on waiting and he keeps on talking

C Em C D

Just stop him talking, please stop him talking

[Outro] - Just strum downwards here no upward strums

G D C

No, give me silence

Em D C

Give me silence,

G D C

Give me silence

C D Em

Oh, no...

About Two Tales Chords by Passenger

Learn how to play Two Tales by Passenger with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Two Tales chords”, “Two Tales guitar chords”, or “Passenger Two Tales 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 Two Tales chords and for experienced players who want accurate Two Tales lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, A, B, G, Em, C.

FAQ — Two Tales by Passenger

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Is "Two Tales" easy to play on guitar?

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What key is "Two Tales" in?

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