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Gloria

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1/4

Tempo 80 BPMVol

Sound:

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Step 1 / 4Position: 1

1 index2 middle3 ring4 pinkyO openSpace = play/pause

Piano players: Transpose +4 to get back to the original key (key of B)
Note: I included guitar and piano chords together in this version. Hit simplify if it's too complex for you.
There are many lovely ways to play C/G in this song. You could play a C/G, Gsus4, or Cadd9/G (see below).
To play the Cadd9/G chord, use your middle finger for both the E and A string.
The D/F# chord is easier played as a Dsus4/F# (see below).
e|----C/G-0------Gsus4--3-----Cadd9/G---3-------|----Dsus4/F#---3------|
B|-----1--------3--------3-------|-------3------|
G|-----0--------0--------0-------|-------2------|
D|-----2--------0--------2-------|-------0------|
A|-----3--------3--------3-------|-------0------|
E|-----3--------3--------3-------|-------2------|
[Intro]
   G   C/G(x3)
G
[Verse 1]
GGloria, I C/Gsmell it on your breathG  
GGloria, C/Gbooze and peppermintG  
EmGloria, Dno one said enough is enoughG  C/G  G  
GGloria, they C/Gfound you on the floorG  
GGloria, my C/Ghand was tied to yoursG  
And, EmGloria, did you Dfinally see that enough is enough?
[Interlude 1 (Piano)]
G   Am/G   Gmaj7   D7
G   Am/G   G   D   G
[Chorus]
 GDid you know me when, Am/GI was younger then?
 Gmaj7I could take the whole D7world with me
 EmI would find myself C/Gfeelin' alGooDooGne
 GHeaven, help me now, Am/GHeaven, show the way
 Gmaj7Get me back on my D7own two feet
 EmI would lie awake C/Gand pray you don't Glie aDwake for Gme
[Post-Chorus]
COh-Goh-Doh-Emoh
COh-Goh-Doh-EmohEmadd4  Em  
COh-Goh-Doh-Emoh-C/Goh
[Verse 2]
GGloD/F#ri---Ga, you C/Gcrawled up D/F#on your Gcross
GGloD/F#ri---Ga, you C/Gmade us D/F#sit and Gwatch
EmGloria, Dno one said enough is enoughG  
[Interlude 2 (Piano)]
G   Am/G   Gmaj7   D7
Em   D/E   G   D   G
[Chorus]
 GHeaven, help me now, Am/GHeaven, show the way
 Gmaj7Get me back on my D7own two feet
 EmI would lie awake C/Gand pray you don't Glie aDwake for Gme
 GEvery night away, Am/Gevery day alone
 Gmaj7Get me back on my D7own two feet
 EmI would lie awake C/Gand pray you don't Glie aDwake for Gme
[Post-Chorus]
COh-Goh-Doh-Emoh
COh-Goh-Doh-EmohEmadd4  Em  
COh-Goh-Doh-Emoh-C/Goh
[Outro]
GGloD/F#ria,     G  Cwill you Djust decGide?
GGloD/F#ria,    Gthere's Ceasier Dways to Gdie
EmGloria, Dhave you had enough?G  
C/G G C/G G C/G

All chords in this song (14)

The story behind the song

"Gloria" delves into the profound challenges a family endures when one of its members grapples with alcoholism. This indie folk track, from The Lumineers' album III, explores the difficult realities and emotional toll within such a family dynamic. It's a song that captures the complex mix of love, frustration, and pain that comes with watching someone you care about struggle. Playing it can feel like stepping into a deeply personal story of resilience and heartbreak.

AI-written from these sources:Gloria (The Lumineers song) — Wikipedia ↗The Lumineers — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Gloria

by The Lumineers

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

C/G

Gsus4

Cadd9/G

Dsus4/F#

Am/G

Gmaj7

Emadd4

D/F#

D/E

Piano players: Transpose +4 to get back to the original key (key of B)

Note: I included guitar and piano chords together in this version. Hit simplify if it's too complex for you.

There are many lovely ways to play C/G in this song. You could play a C/G, Gsus4, or Cadd9/G (see below).

To play the Cadd9/G chord, use your middle finger for both the E and A string.

The D/F# chord is easier played as a Dsus4/F# (see below).

C/G Gsus4 Cadd9/G Dsus4/F#

e|-----0--------3--------3-------|-------3------|

B|-----1--------3--------3-------|-------3------|

G|-----0--------0--------0-------|-------2------|

D|-----2--------0--------2-------|-------0------|

A|-----3--------3--------3-------|-------0------|

E|-----3--------3--------3-------|-------2------|

[Intro]

G C/G

(x3)

[Verse 1]

G C/G G

Gloria, I smell it on your breath

G C/G G

Gloria, booze and peppermint

Em D G C/G G

Gloria, no one said enough is enough

G C/G G

Gloria, they found you on the floor

G C/G G

Gloria, my hand was tied to yours

Em D

And, Gloria, did you finally see that enough is enough?

[Interlude 1 (Piano)]

G Am/G Gmaj7 D7

G Am/G G D G

[Chorus]

G Am/G

Did you know me when, I was younger then?

Gmaj7 D7

I could take the whole world with me

Em C/G G D G

I would find myself feelin' aloooone

G Am/G

Heaven, help me now, Heaven, show the way

Gmaj7 D7

Get me back on my own two feet

Em C/G G D G

I would lie awake and pray you don't lie awake for me

[Post-Chorus]

C G D Em

Oh-oh-oh-oh

C G D Em Emadd4 Em

Oh-oh-oh-oh

C G D Em C/G

Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh

[Verse 2]

G D/F# G C/G D/F# G

Glori---a, you crawled up on your cross

G D/F# G C/G D/F# G

Glori---a, you made us sit and watch

Em D G

Gloria, no one said enough is enough

[Interlude 2 (Piano)]

G Am/G Gmaj7 D7

Em D/E G D G

[Chorus]

G Am/G

Heaven, help me now, Heaven, show the way

Gmaj7 D7

Get me back on my own two feet

Em C/G G D G

I would lie awake and pray you don't lie awake for me

G Am/G

Every night away, every day alone

Gmaj7 D7

Get me back on my own two feet

Em C/G G D G

I would lie awake and pray you don't lie awake for me

[Post-Chorus]

C G D Em

Oh-oh-oh-oh

C G D Em Emadd4 Em

Oh-oh-oh-oh

C G D Em C/G

Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh

[Outro]

G D/F# G C D G

Gloria, will you just decide?

G D/F# G C D G

Gloria, there's easier ways to die

Em D G

Gloria, have you had enough?

C/G G C/G G C/G

About Gloria Chords by The Lumineers

Learn how to play Gloria by The Lumineers with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Gloria chords”, “Gloria guitar chords”, or “The Lumineers Gloria 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 Gloria chords and for experienced players who want accurate Gloria lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include B, C/G, Gsus4, Cadd9/G, E, A.

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