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Fascination Street

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You can play the sus chords or substitute straight power chords with the
same root note  ie. Csus2 or C5
[INTRO]
Csus2  D#sus2  Csus2   D#sus2  G# Fsus2  G  G#  A#
[Verse] You can also pay the intro over the verse, but this is an easier strumming version
CmOh, it's opening time down on Fascination Street
So let's G#cut the conversation and get Gout for a A#bit
Because I Cmfeel it all fading and paling and I'm begging
To dG#rag you down with me to kGick the last A#nail in
Yeah, I Cmlike you in that like I like you to scream
But if you oG#pen your mouth then I cGan't be responsible
A#For quiCmte what goes in or to care what comes out
So just puG#ll on your hair, just Gpull on your pouA#t
A#nd let's Cmmove to the beat like we know that it's over
If you sG#lip going under, slip Gover my sA#houlder
[Chorus]
CmSo just pull on your face, just pull on your feet
A#nd let's hit G#opening time, down on GFasciA#nation StreCmet
[instrumental]
  Csus2    D#sus2     Csus2    D#sus2   G#    Fsus2    G    G#   A#(x6) 
[CHORUS 2]
CmSo pull on your hair, pull on your pout
G#Cut the conversation, just Gopen your mA#outh
CmSo just pull on your face, just pull on your feet
A#nd let's hit G#opening time, down on GFasciA#nation StreCmet
[Outro] 
  Csus2    D#sus2     Csus2    D#sus2   G#    Fsus2    G    G#   A#(x4)
Down on Fascination Street 

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The story behind the song

"Fascination Street" draws its inspiration from an alcoholic night spent in New Orleans, giving it a raw, immersive atmosphere. The song is described by Robert Smith as a "generic" take on the often cynical delights found in such experiences. It's featured on the band's 1989 album, Disintegration, and is known for its extended mix which includes a lengthy instrumental introduction. Playing this song means stepping into a vivid, late-night world of intriguing darkness and allure.

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Fascination Street

by The Cure

Lyrics & chords · Original key

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Csus2

D#sus2

Fsus2

You can play the sus chords or substitute straight power chords with the

same root note ie. Csus2 or C5

[INTRO]

Csus2 D#sus2 Csus2 D#sus2 G# Fsus2 G G# A#

[Verse] You can also pay the intro over the verse, but this is an easier strumming version

Oh, it's opening time down on Fascination Street

G# G A#

So let's cut the conversation and get out for a bit

Because I feel it all fading and paling and I'm begging

G# G A#

To drag you down with me to kick the last nail in

Yeah, I like you in that like I like you to scream

G# G

But if you open your mouth then I can't be responsible

A# Cm

For quite what goes in or to care what comes out

G# G A#

So just pull on your hair, just pull on your pout

A#nd let's move to the beat like we know that it's over

G# G A#

If you slip going under, slip over my shoulder

[Chorus]

So just pull on your face, just pull on your feet

G# G A# Cm

A#nd let's hit opening time, down on Fascination Street

[instrumental]

Csus2 D#sus2 Csus2 D#sus2 G# Fsus2 G G# A#

(x6)

[CHORUS 2]

So pull on your hair, pull on your pout

G# G A#

Cut the conversation, just open your mouth

So just pull on your face, just pull on your feet

G# G A# Cm

A#nd let's hit opening time, down on Fascination Street

[Outro]

Csus2 D#sus2 Csus2 D#sus2 G# Fsus2 G G# A#

(x4)

Down on Fascination Street

About Fascination Street Chords by The Cure

Learn how to play Fascination Street by The Cure with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Fascination Street chords”, “Fascination Street guitar chords”, or “The Cure Fascination Street 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 Fascination Street chords and for experienced players who want accurate Fascination Street lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Csus2, D#sus2, G#, Fsus2, G, A#.

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What key is "Fascination Street" in?

The chords for "Fascination Street" show the original chord names (including Csus2, D#sus2, G#, Fsus2, G, A#). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.