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Everyone Requires A Plan

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Capo on fret 2 (as written in this song)

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Tempo 80 BPMVol

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Step 1 / 5Position: 1

1 index2 middle3 ring4 pinkyO openSpace = play/pause

Capo 2.
(Chords)
e|-----C0----Cadd9-0-----G0---Gadd2--3------D0-----------------------------------------------------------|
B|-----1-----0-----0-----0------3-----------------------------------------------------------|
G|-----0-----0-----0-----0------2-----------------------------------------------------------|
D|-----2-----2-----0-----0------0-----------------------------------------------------------|
A|-----3-----3-----2-----0------0-----------------------------------------------------------|
E|-----0-----0-----3-----3------0-----------------------------------------------------------|
[Intro]
C  Cadd9  G  D
[Verse 1]
CHe whispers sCadd9ecrets through a Gthick mustacheD  
CShe listens Cadd9to him
Flicks her Gcigarette's aDsh
[Verse 2]
CAnd smoke hangs vCadd9elvet curtains
GAnd hides her lDips
CAnd she hopes to Cadd9hell it's worth all Gher health riDsks
[Chorus]
DI know it waCs Cadd9you
DI know it waCs Cadd9you
[Bridge]
G'Cause eveGadd2ryone requires a pDlan
DI   Cadd9can  gCive  Cadd9you
GIt's all Gadd2been a sleight of hDand
[Chorus]
DI know it waCs Cadd9you
DI know it waCs Cadd9you

All chords in this song (5)

The story behind the song

The Lumineers are an American indie folk band known for their energetic live shows and popular folk-rock/Americana sound. This song appears on their 2016 album, Cleopatra (Deluxe Edition). Playing this song, you might feel a sense of thoughtful anticipation, as if preparing for a journey or a significant moment in life.

AI-written from these sources:The Lumineers — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Everyone Requires A Plan

by The Lumineers

Lyrics & chords · Original key · Capo on fret 2 (as written in this song)

Chords in this song · guitar

Cadd9

Gadd2

Capo 2.

(Chords)

C Cadd9 G Gadd2 D

e|-----0-----0-----0-----3------0-----------------------------------------------------------|

B|-----1-----0-----0-----0------3-----------------------------------------------------------|

G|-----0-----0-----0-----0------2-----------------------------------------------------------|

D|-----2-----2-----0-----0------0-----------------------------------------------------------|

A|-----3-----3-----2-----0------0-----------------------------------------------------------|

E|-----0-----0-----3-----3------0-----------------------------------------------------------|

[Intro]

C Cadd9 G D

[Verse 1]

C Cadd9 G D

He whispers secrets through a thick mustache

C Cadd9

She listens to him

G D

Flicks her cigarette's ash

[Verse 2]

C Cadd9

And smoke hangs velvet curtains

G D

And hides her lips

C Cadd9 G D

And she hopes to hell it's worth all her health risks

[Chorus]

D C Cadd9

I know it was you

D C Cadd9

I know it was you

[Bridge]

G Gadd2 D

'Cause everyone requires a plan

D Cadd9 C Cadd9

I can give you

G Gadd2 D

It's all been a sleight of hand

[Chorus]

D C Cadd9

I know it was you

D C Cadd9

I know it was you

About Everyone Requires A Plan Chords by The Lumineers

Learn how to play Everyone Requires A Plan by The Lumineers with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Everyone Requires A Plan chords”, “Everyone Requires A Plan guitar chords”, or “The Lumineers Everyone Requires A Plan 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 Everyone Requires A Plan chords and for experienced players who want accurate Everyone Requires A Plan lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, Cadd9, G, Gadd2, D, B.

FAQ — Everyone Requires A Plan by The Lumineers

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What key is "Everyone Requires A Plan" in?

The chords for "Everyone Requires A Plan" show the original chord names (including C, Cadd9, G, Gadd2, D, B). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.