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Bend To Squares

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 Dsus4- xx0035
 Gb5- 3456xx
 Db(b5)- x456xx
[Intro]
D Bm D Bm
[Verse]
DGravitated towards a BmtasteD  
DFor foreign films and modern BmplaysD  
DBut that machine could only
BmBend to squares five to six Dtimes
DBefore your fingers came Bmunwired
[Pre-chorus]
   Dsus4Weights down so that you could move Bmforwards, forwards
so you could move Emforwards, forwards
[Interlude]
D Bm D Bm
[Verse]
DPinch to snub that restless BmnerveD  
DAnd knock the wind from one laBmst urgeD  
DWith two fingers and a Bmrock glass,
Bmtime passed and that was Dthat
DQuite a slip (a looBmsened grasp)
[Pre-chorus]
   Dsus4Weights down so that you could move Bmforwards, forwards
so you could move Emforwards, forwards Gb5  Db(b5)  Gb5  Db(b5)  
[Chorus]
Duuuh what a Bmway to cut Glengthwise
Duuuh what a Bmway to cut Glengthwise
Duuuh what a Bmway to cut Glengthwise
Duuuh what a Bmway to cut Glengthwise
[Outro]
Gb5 Db(b5) D/F# Gb5 Db(b5) D/F# Gb5 Db(b5) D/F# Gb5 Db(b5) D/F# Gb5 Db(b5)

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Bend To Squares

by Death Cab for Cutie

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Dsus4

Gb5

Db(b5)

D/F#

Dsus4

- xx0035

Gb5

- 3456xx

Db(b5)

- x456xx

[Intro]

D Bm D Bm

[Verse]

D Bm D

Gravitated towards a taste

D Bm D

For foreign films and modern plays

But that machine could only

Bm D

Bend to squares five to six times

D Bm

Before your fingers came unwired

[Pre-chorus]

Dsus4 Bm

Weights down so that you could move forwards, forwards

so you could move forwards, forwards

[Interlude]

D Bm D Bm

[Verse]

D Bm D

Pinch to snub that restless nerve

D Bm D

And knock the wind from one last urge

D Bm

With two fingers and a rock glass,

Bm D

time passed and that was that

D Bm

Quite a slip (a loosened grasp)

[Pre-chorus]

Dsus4 Bm

Weights down so that you could move forwards, forwards

Em Gb5 Db(b5) Gb5 Db(b5)

so you could move forwards, forwards

[Chorus]

D Bm G

uuuh what a way to cut lengthwise

D Bm G

uuuh what a way to cut lengthwise

D Bm G

uuuh what a way to cut lengthwise

D Bm G

uuuh what a way to cut lengthwise

[Outro]

Gb5 Db(b5) D/F# Gb5 Db(b5) D/F# Gb5 Db(b5) D/F# Gb5 Db(b5) D/F# Gb5 Db(b5)

About Bend To Squares Chords by Death Cab for Cutie

Learn how to play Bend To Squares by Death Cab for Cutie with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Bend To Squares chords”, “Bend To Squares guitar chords”, or “Death Cab for Cutie Bend To Squares 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 Bend To Squares chords and for experienced players who want accurate Bend To Squares lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Dsus4, Gb5, Db(b5), D, Bm, Em.

FAQ — Bend To Squares by Death Cab for Cutie

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Can I transpose "Bend To Squares" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Bend To Squares"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Bend To Squares" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Bend To Squares" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Bend To Squares" by Death Cab for Cutie with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Death Cab for Cutie below.

What key is "Bend To Squares" in?

The chords for "Bend To Squares" show the original chord names (including Dsus4, Gb5, Db(b5), D, Bm, Em). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.