Now playing

Things That Scare Me

Chords

4.711 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Eminor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

1/19

Tempo 80 BPMVol

Sound:

Position

Step 1 / 19Position: 2

1 index2 middle3 ring4 pinkyO openSpace = play/pause

Capo 3rd fret
   up stroke
   |
e|-Em0-----------------|---------------------------------D2---|
B|-0-----------------|---------------------------------3---|
G|-0----------------:|--2/4--0h2--4--2p0-----0h2p0-----2---|
D|-2-------0h2--2---:|--------------------2---------0--0---|
A|-2---0h2-----------|-------------------------------------|
E|-0-----------------|-------------------------------------|
               repeat
[Verse]
EmFluorescent lights engage
Blackbirds frying on a wire
EmSame birds that followed me to school
When I was young
Were they tDrying to tell me something?
Were they telling me to rEmun?
EmThe hammer clicks in place
The world's gonna pay
EmRight down in the face of God
And his saints
Claim your Dsoul's not for Emsale
I'm a Ddying breed
Who still Embelieves
Haunted Dby American drEmeams
Haunted Dby American drEmeams
************************************
| h  Hammer-on
| p  Pull-off
| /  Slide up
************************************

All chords in this song (2)

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

Things That Scare Me

by Neko Case

Lyrics & chords · Original key · Capo on fret 3 (as written in this song)

Chords in this song · guitar

Capo 3rd fret

up stroke

Em D

e|-0-----------------|---------------------------------2---|

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

G|-0----------------:|--2/4--0h2--4--2p0-----0h2p0-----2---|

D|-2-------0h2--2---:|--------------------2---------0--0---|

A|-2---0h2-----------|-------------------------------------|

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

repeat

[Verse]

Fluorescent lights engage

Blackbirds frying on a wire

Same birds that followed me to school

When I was young

Were they trying to tell me something?

Were they telling me to run?

The hammer clicks in place

The world's gonna pay

Right down in the face of God

And his saints

D Em

Claim your soul's not for sale

I'm a dying breed

Who still believes

D Em

Haunted by American dreams

D Em

Haunted by American dreams

************************************

| h Hammer-on

| p Pull-off

| / Slide up

************************************

About Things That Scare Me Chords by Neko Case

Learn how to play Things That Scare Me by Neko Case with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Things That Scare Me chords”, “Things That Scare Me guitar chords”, or “Neko Case Things That Scare Me 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 Things That Scare Me chords and for experienced players who want accurate Things That Scare Me lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Em, D, B, G, A, E.

FAQ — Things That Scare Me by Neko Case

How do I play "Things That Scare Me" by Neko Case on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Things That Scare Me" by Neko Case on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "Things That Scare Me" by Neko Case free?

Yes. The chords for "Things That Scare Me" by Neko Case are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Things That Scare Me" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Things That Scare Me" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Things That Scare Me"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Things That Scare Me" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Things That Scare Me" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Things That Scare Me" by Neko Case with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Neko Case below.

What key is "Things That Scare Me" in?

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