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Curse

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No capo, really easy same chords all the way through:) 
CmShe barely knew your nEbame
AbHe was just a city, she's just Ga dirt road
Cmbut that never meant a thingEb  
Abrunning from the country, she needed out but, he held that diamGond ring
CmCause I can't sit oh I cant talEbk
AbI gotta leave this town and run to yoGu
Cmcurse these nights that speak your nameEb  
AbI gotta leave this town and come to yoGu
Cmbreak (oh) Ebthis (oh) Abcurse (oh)
Gha Gha Gha
Cmbreak (oh) tEbhis (oh) cAburse (oh)
G (Hold)
she barely knew your name
CmHe was such a worrEby
Abno need to hurryG  
Cmthose streets are slick at nigEbht
Abshe would never listenG  
Cmshe left it all and headed towards the liEbght
Aboh your eyes look tiredA  
Cmbut love was all she knewEb  
Abscreaming out in agony she gave her life for Gyou
CmCause I can't sit oh I cant talkEb  
AbI gotta leave this town and run tGo you
Cmcurse these nights that speak your Ebname
AbI gotta leave this town and come tGo you
Cmbreak (oh) tEbhis (oh) cuAbrse (oh)
Gha Gha hGa
Cmbreak (oh) tEbhis (oh) Abcurse (oh)
G (hold)
she barely knew your name

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Curse

by Imagine Dragons

Lyrics & chords · Original key

No capo, really easy same chords all the way through:)

Cm Eb

She barely knew your name

Ab G

He was just a city, she's just a dirt road

Cm Eb

but that never meant a thing

Ab G

running from the country, she needed out but, he held that diamond ring

Cm Eb

Cause I can't sit oh I cant talk

Ab G

I gotta leave this town and run to you

Cm Eb

curse these nights that speak your name

Ab G

I gotta leave this town and come to you

Cm Eb Ab

break (oh) this (oh) curse (oh)

G G G

ha ha ha

Cm Eb Ab

break (oh) this (oh) curse (oh)

G (Hold)

she barely knew your name

Cm Eb

He was such a worry

Ab G

no need to hurry

Cm Eb

those streets are slick at night

Ab G

she would never listen

Cm Eb

she left it all and headed towards the light

Ab A

oh your eyes look tired

Cm Eb

but love was all she knew

Ab G

screaming out in agony she gave her life for you

Cm Eb

Cause I can't sit oh I cant talk

Ab G

I gotta leave this town and run to you

Cm Eb

curse these nights that speak your name

Ab G

I gotta leave this town and come to you

Cm Eb Ab

break (oh) this (oh) curse (oh)

G G G

ha ha ha

Cm Eb Ab

break (oh) this (oh) curse (oh)

G (hold)

she barely knew your name

About Curse Chords by Imagine Dragons

Learn how to play Curse by Imagine Dragons with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Curse chords”, “Curse guitar chords”, or “Imagine Dragons Curse 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 Curse chords and for experienced players who want accurate Curse lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Cm, Eb, Ab, G, A.

FAQ — Curse by Imagine Dragons

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What key is "Curse" in?

The chords for "Curse" show the original chord names (including Cm, Eb, Ab, G, A). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.