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Trilogy

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[Verse 1]
AmWatch the wind
Blow your cigarette smoke through my Ewindow and out to the sky
AmMessage sent
Drilled into your heart but now the Eink will fade before the night is through
My AmdearE  Am  E  
[Chorus]
DWhere were Amyou when the cracks were Eforming?
DWhere were Amyou when it all caved Ein?
DYou were Amsleeping safe that Emorning
DHolding inseAmcurities that Eburrow underneath your skin and fade away
[Verse 2]
AmAll along, another twisted moment's gone that will
ENever pass this way again
And Amthrough it all, I thought there'd be some shred of hope but
EFaith I've found will do you in
And Amall the words that build into a bridge of love between me and you
It will Estumble, crack, and fail to fly
And now my Amonly one, where have you gone?
Are you aEnother heart that I must say goodbye, my dear?
[Chorus]
DWhere were Amyou when the cracks were Eforming?
DWhere were Amyou when it all caved Ein?
DYou were Amsleeping safe that Emorning
DHolding inseAmcurities that Eburrow underneath your skin and fade a-
[Verse 3]
AmGoldaline my dear
We will fold and freeze together
EFar away from here
There is sun and spring and green forever
But Amnow we move to feel
For ourselves inside some stranger's stomach
EPlace your body here
Let your skin begin to blend itself with AmmineE  Am  
[Verse 4]
AmDon't you be afraid for this
EGreen with hollow days on
AmNever be afraid for this
EGreen with hollow days on
[Verse 5]
I really Cburnt Gyou
I really Dmade all your opiates Emwrong
Wait around to Churt yGou
Bring it all on down and Dall around and see which one gets offEm  
[Chorus 2]
And I aint moviCng
Tell you something
GOnce you mistake the songs it Dstings and stays and waiting here for Emyou
But, now there is nothingC  
All but the weight that is comingG  
See it on the way and Don the way and on and EmonC  G  D  Em  

All chords in this song (6)

The story behind the song

Neutral Milk Hotel, formed by Jeff Mangum, was known for its distinct low-fidelity sound, blending indie rock with psychedelic folk. The band's music often explored themes of love, spirituality, nostalgia, sex, and loneliness through Mangum's surreal and opaque lyrics. They incorporated a variety of instruments, including some less conventional ones. This song, appearing on the Anthology release, captures the essence of their unique sound. Playing it can feel like stepping into a dreamlike, introspective world.

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Trilogy

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[Verse 1]

Watch the wind

Blow your cigarette smoke through my window and out to the sky

Message sent

Drilled into your heart but now the ink will fade before the night is through

Am E Am E

My dear

[Chorus]

D Am E

Where were you when the cracks were forming?

D Am E

Where were you when it all caved in?

D Am E

You were sleeping safe that morning

D Am E

Holding insecurities that burrow underneath your skin and fade away

[Verse 2]

All along, another twisted moment's gone that will

Never pass this way again

And through it all, I thought there'd be some shred of hope but

Faith I've found will do you in

And all the words that build into a bridge of love between me and you

It will stumble, crack, and fail to fly

And now my only one, where have you gone?

Are you another heart that I must say goodbye, my dear?

[Chorus]

D Am E

Where were you when the cracks were forming?

D Am E

Where were you when it all caved in?

D Am E

You were sleeping safe that morning

D Am E

Holding insecurities that burrow underneath your skin and fade a-

[Verse 3]

Goldaline my dear

We will fold and freeze together

Far away from here

There is sun and spring and green forever

But now we move to feel

For ourselves inside some stranger's stomach

Place your body here

Am E Am

Let your skin begin to blend itself with mine

[Verse 4]

Don't you be afraid for this

Green with hollow days on

Never be afraid for this

Green with hollow days on

[Verse 5]

C G

I really burnt you

D Em

I really made all your opiates wrong

C G

Wait around to hurt you

D Em

Bring it all on down and all around and see which one gets off

[Chorus 2]

And I aint moving

Tell you something

G D Em

Once you mistake the songs it stings and stays and waiting here for you

But, now there is nothing

All but the weight that is coming

D Em C G D Em

See it on the way and on the way and on and on

About Trilogy Chords by Neutral Milk Hotel

Learn how to play Trilogy by Neutral Milk Hotel with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Trilogy chords”, “Trilogy guitar chords”, or “Neutral Milk Hotel Trilogy 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 Trilogy chords and for experienced players who want accurate Trilogy lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Am, E, D, C, G, Em.

FAQ — Trilogy by Neutral Milk Hotel

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What key is "Trilogy" in?

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