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Im A Coward

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[Intro]
Bb9 A7
[Verse]
DI'm a Gcoward
DIt's a Cmiracle I Ddare GbreatheD  C  
DOverGpowered Dby the Cgentlest sumDmer breeGzeD  C  
Bb9Even when I close my eyes
A7I like to think that I'm hiding
[Chorus]
DI need Bm9a confidant, Da co-Bm9conspiratAor
To turn the tide on my losing Dside
[Break]
D G D C
G G D C
[Verse]
DI'm a Gcoward
DGuess I'd Cbest make myDself clearG  D  C  
DI bet Gmumbles Dare what Cyou'd expect Dto hearG  D  C  
[Chorus]
DI need Bm9a confidant Dwho can Bm9see past my Afaults
And take the time to save me from DmyselfBm9  
DI need Bm9a confidant, Da co-Bm9conspiratAor
To turn the tide on my losing Dside
[Outro]
Bm9 D Bm9 D

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Im A Coward

by They Might Be Giants

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Bb9

Bm9

[Intro]

Bb9 A7

[Verse]

D G

I'm a coward

D C D G D C

It's a miracle I dare breathe

D G D C D G D C

Overpowered by the gentlest summer breeze

Bb9

Even when I close my eyes

I like to think that I'm hiding

[Chorus]

D Bm9 D Bm9 A

I need a confidant, a co-conspirator

To turn the tide on my losing side

[Break]

D G D C

G G D C

[Verse]

D G

I'm a coward

D C D G D C

Guess I'd best make myself clear

D G D C D G D C

I bet mumbles are what you'd expect to hear

[Chorus]

D Bm9 D Bm9 A

I need a confidant who can see past my faults

D Bm9

And take the time to save me from myself

D Bm9 D Bm9 A

I need a confidant, a co-conspirator

To turn the tide on my losing side

[Outro]

Bm9 D Bm9 D

About Im A Coward Chords by They Might Be Giants

Learn how to play Im A Coward by They Might Be Giants with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Im A Coward chords”, “Im A Coward guitar chords”, or “They Might Be Giants Im A Coward 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 Im A Coward chords and for experienced players who want accurate Im A Coward lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Bb9, A7, D, G, C, Bm9.

FAQ — Im A Coward by They Might Be Giants

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Can I transpose "Im A Coward" to a different key?

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Is "Im A Coward" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Im A Coward" by They Might Be Giants with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by They Might Be Giants below.

What key is "Im A Coward" in?

The chords for "Im A Coward" show the original chord names (including Bb9, A7, D, G, C, Bm9). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.