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Dear

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   D9Everyone's got a tGhing
A thing they don't lAmike
A thing that makes them Cstare in front of the sink
With tears in their D9eyes
Everyone's got a Gthing
Maybe they won't Amcry
Maybe they can't even Cbear to utter the words
The doctor preDscribed
I won't even BmlieEm  
I'm screaming inAm7side all the D9time
It seems like a bBreezEme
It feels like a Am7dreamD9  
But I don't wanna GdieEm  C  D9  
 GShe can't stop hurting herself and
EmHe won't look in your eyes
CFriend, I knew every time you were lying
And D9he got himself messed up with the wrong guys
GEveryone's got a thEming
A thing they don't like
A tChing that makes them double-think Amwhen
They're stD9anding at the railway crossing lightsB  
Gotta stop forEmgetting the fact
It's not just Cme in this goddamn wD9orld
My Bbrain is a child, I will lEmove him for that
But don't lose Amsight of your baby gD9irl
BI don't wanna wake Emup sometimes
And AmI don't wanna sD9ing
BAnd I don't care what Emhappens tonight
As Amlong as I feel someD9thing
B(I don't wanna wake Emup sometimes
And AmI don't wanna sD9ing
BAnd I don't care what Emhappens tonight
As Amlong as I feel someD9thing)
[Outro]
G (16 counts), A (4 counts), Am (4 counts),
C (8 counts), D9 (8 counts), G (8 counts),
Am (8 counts), C (8 counts), D9 (fade out- about 8 counts)

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Dear

by cavetown

Lyrics & chords · Original key

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Am7

D9 G

Everyone's got a thing

A thing they don't like

A thing that makes them stare in front of the sink

With tears in their eyes

Everyone's got a thing

Maybe they won't cry

Maybe they can't even bear to utter the words

The doctor prescribed

Bm Em

I won't even lie

Am7 D9

I'm screaming inside all the time

B Em

It seems like a breeze

Am7 D9

It feels like a dream

G Em C D9

But I don't wanna die

She can't stop hurting herself and

He won't look in your eyes

Friend, I knew every time you were lying

And he got himself messed up with the wrong guys

G Em

Everyone's got a thing

A thing they don't like

C Am

A thing that makes them double-think when

D9 B

They're standing at the railway crossing lights

Gotta stop forgetting the fact

C D9

It's not just me in this goddamn world

B Em

My brain is a child, I will love him for that

Am D9

But don't lose sight of your baby girl

B Em

I don't wanna wake up sometimes

Am D9

And I don't wanna sing

B Em

And I don't care what happens tonight

Am D9

As long as I feel something

B Em

(I don't wanna wake up sometimes

Am D9

And I don't wanna sing

B Em

And I don't care what happens tonight

Am D9

As long as I feel something)

[Outro]

G (16 counts), A (4 counts), Am (4 counts),

C (8 counts), D9 (8 counts), G (8 counts),

Am (8 counts), C (8 counts), D9 (fade out- about 8 counts)

About Dear Chords by cavetown

Learn how to play Dear by cavetown with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Dear chords”, “Dear guitar chords”, or “cavetown Dear 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 Dear chords and for experienced players who want accurate Dear lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D9, G, Am, A, C, D.

FAQ — Dear by cavetown

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Is "Dear" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Dear" by cavetown with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by cavetown below.

What key is "Dear" in?

The chords for "Dear" show the original chord names (including D9, G, Am, A, C, D). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.