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Pigeon

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[Verse]
  CCircling around the kitchen
  BWhy has nothing changed
  CFeed cucumber sandwich to a pigeon
  BChipping nail varnish on guitar strings
  CGot a pillow case made out of money
  BFeeling pretty fake when I wake up
  CTissue paper castle paper caddy
  BScaly little friend’s got my backup
[Chorus]
  CDidn’t give me tDime to say goodGbye in the way that I wAanted to
  CSo honey close your eDyes and sGtay like you’re suApposed to doC  
  CDon’t you wanna give me time to write Banother song for you?
[Interlude]
 C   Bx2
[Verse]
  CFuzzy feeling and I miss you
  BWhy can nothing stay the same
  CFucking stupid head i’m gonna kill you
  BMelt all your art and drink the paint
  CI am not a beast I’m not a monster
  BI don't care what you say
  CYou can’t have the bad guys without a hero
  BAnd I’m the only one who’s got a cape
[Chorus]
  CDidn’t give me tDime to say goodGbye in the way that I wAanted to
  CSo honey close your eDyes and sGtay like you’re suApposed to doC  
  CDon’t know how I’m gonna live without
  BBut I’ll stay strong for you

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The story behind the song

Cavetown, the project of English singer-songwriter Robin Daniel Skinner, is known for blending indie rock, indie pop, and bedroom pop with gentle ukulele and guitar ballads. "Pigeon" appears on his 2018 release, Lemon Boy. His music often carries a mellow and introspective feel, reflecting his unique blend of influences. Playing this song can feel like stepping into a quiet, personal moment.

AI-written from these sources:Cavetown — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Pigeon

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Chords in this song · guitar

[Verse]

Circling around the kitchen

Why has nothing changed

Feed cucumber sandwich to a pigeon

Chipping nail varnish on guitar strings

Got a pillow case made out of money

Feeling pretty fake when I wake up

Tissue paper castle paper caddy

Scaly little friend’s got my backup

[Chorus]

C D G A

Didn’t give me time to say goodbye in the way that I wanted to

C D G A C

So honey close your eyes and stay like you’re supposed to do

C B

Don’t you wanna give me time to write another song for you?

[Interlude]

C B

[Verse]

Fuzzy feeling and I miss you

Why can nothing stay the same

Fucking stupid head i’m gonna kill you

Melt all your art and drink the paint

I am not a beast I’m not a monster

I don't care what you say

You can’t have the bad guys without a hero

And I’m the only one who’s got a cape

[Chorus]

C D G A

Didn’t give me time to say goodbye in the way that I wanted to

C D G A C

So honey close your eyes and stay like you’re supposed to do

Don’t know how I’m gonna live without

But I’ll stay strong for you

About Pigeon Chords by cavetown

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

FAQ — Pigeon by cavetown

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Is "Pigeon" easy to play on guitar?

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What key is "Pigeon" in?

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