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Standard
Intro:  D   Gmaj7   Bmx2
Verse:
DMan, you really know Gmaj7how to geBmt someone downD  Gmaj7  Bm  
DEverything was finGmaj7e, untiBml you came aroundD  Gmaj7  Bm  
Refrain:
And I’ve been chA/C#asing after dreamers in the clGmaj7ouds
After A/C#all wasn’t I the one who saidGmaj7  
To Gmaj7keep your feG/Bet oG/An the grounEmd
Man, you really brought me back down
Chorus:
Gmaj7Hold onto hDope if you got iAt
Gmaj7Don’t let it Dgo for nobodAy
Gmaj7And they say that Ddreaming is fAree
Gmaj7But I wouldn’t Dcare what it cost Ame
Verse: 
DYou got me tied up bGmaj7ut I stay Bmclose to the windoDwG  Bm  
DAnd I talk to myself Gmaj7about thBme places that I used tDo GgoBm  
I'm hoping someday A/C#maybe I'll just float awGay
And I'll forget eveA/C#ry cynical thing yoGu say
When you gonna G/Bhear G/Ame ouEmt
Man, you really bring me down
Chorus:
Gmaj7Hold onto hDope if you got iAt
Gmaj7Don’t let it Dgo for nobodAy
Gmaj7And they say that Ddreaming is fAree
Gmaj7But I wouldn’t Dcare what it cost Ame
Bridge:                        
    Em7    AReality will break your heart
    Em7    ASurvival will not be the Em7hardest part 
  AIt’s keeping all your hopes alEm7ive
  AWhen all the rest of you has died
So let it break your heart
Chorus:
Gmaj7Hold onto hDope if you Agot it
Gmaj7Don’t let it Dgo for noAbody
Gmaj7Hold onto Dhope if you Agot it
Gmaj7Don’t let it Dgo for noAbody
Gmaj7And they say that Ddreaming is Afree
Gmaj7But I wouldn't Dcare what it Acost me
 G/B   G/A   Em7x4

All chords in this song (10)

The story behind the song

"26" comes from Paramore's fifth album, After Laughter, an album that, despite its upbeat and vibrant sound, delves into themes of exhaustion, depression, and anxiety. This album marked a significant shift in the band's sound, moving away from their earlier pop-punk and alternative rock styles. The song fits into this new direction, offering a moment of introspection amidst the album's contrasting moods. At its heart, it plays like a gentle, reflective piece, inviting a thoughtful and earnest approach.

AI-written from these sources:After Laughter — Wikipedia ↗Paramore — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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26

by Paramore

Lyrics & chords · Original key

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Gmaj7

A/C#

G/B

G/A

Em7

#----------------------------------PLEASE NOTE---------------------------------#

#------------------------------------------------------------------------------#

Standard

D Gmaj7 Bm

Intro: x2

Verse:

D Gmaj7 Bm D Gmaj7 Bm

Man, you really know how to get someone down

D Gmaj7 Bm D Gmaj7 Bm

Everything was fine, until you came around

Refrain:

A/C# Gmaj7

And I’ve been chasing after dreamers in the clouds

A/C# Gmaj7

After all wasn’t I the one who said

Gmaj7 G/B G/A Em

To keep your feet on the ground

Man, you really brought me back down

Chorus:

Gmaj7 D A

Hold onto hope if you got it

Gmaj7 D A

Don’t let it go for nobody

Gmaj7 D A

And they say that dreaming is free

Gmaj7 D A

But I wouldn’t care what it cost me

Verse:

D Gmaj7 Bm D G Bm

You got me tied up but I stay close to the window

D Gmaj7 Bm D G Bm

And I talk to myself about the places that I used to go

A/C# G

I'm hoping someday maybe I'll just float away

A/C# G

And I'll forget every cynical thing you say

G/B G/A Em

When you gonna hear me out

Man, you really bring me down

Chorus:

Gmaj7 D A

Hold onto hope if you got it

Gmaj7 D A

Don’t let it go for nobody

Gmaj7 D A

And they say that dreaming is free

Gmaj7 D A

But I wouldn’t care what it cost me

Bridge:

Em7 A

Reality will break your heart

Em7 A Em7

Survival will not be the hardest part

A Em7

It’s keeping all your hopes alive

When all the rest of you has died

So let it break your heart

Chorus:

Gmaj7 D A

Hold onto hope if you got it

Gmaj7 D A

Don’t let it go for nobody

Gmaj7 D A

Hold onto hope if you got it

Gmaj7 D A

Don’t let it go for nobody

Gmaj7 D A

And they say that dreaming is free

Gmaj7 D A

But I wouldn't care what it cost me

G/B G/A Em7

About 26 Chords by Paramore

Learn how to play 26 by Paramore with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “26 chords”, “26 guitar chords”, or “Paramore 26 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 26 chords and for experienced players who want accurate 26 lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, Gmaj7, Bm, A/C#, G/B, G/A.

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What key is "26" in?

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