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Everlong

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 Fsus2/E033010
[Riff]
e|-------------------------|
B|-------------------------|
G|----------------------0--|
D|---------0---2---2-3-----|
A|-2---3-------------------|
E|-------------------------|
Cmaj7
[Intro]
Cmaj7  Asus2  Fsus2/E  Asus2
Cmaj7  Asus2  Fsus2/E  Asus2
[Verse 1]
Cmaj7Hello, I've Asus2waited here for you
   Fsus2/EE_____vAsus2erlong
Cmaj7Tonight, I Asus2throw myself into
   Fsus2/EAnd out of the Asus2red
Out of her head, she sang
[Instrumental]
Cmaj7  Asus2  Fsus2/E  Asus2
[Verse 2]
Cmaj7Come down, and Asus2waste away with me
   Fsus2/EDown wAsus2ith me
Cmaj7Slow how you Asus2wanted it to be
         Fsus2/E                           Asus2(Riff)
   I'm over my head, out of her head she sang
[Pre-Chorus]
   G   Cmaj7(Riff)
And I wonder
            G   Cmaj7(Riff)
When I sing along with you
[Chorus]
AmIf everything could ever Fsus2/Efeel this real forCmaj7ever
AmIf anything could ever Fsus2/Ebe this good aCmaj7gain
AmThe only thing I'll ever Fsus2/Eask of you
Cmaj7You've got to promise not to Gstop when I say Fsus2/Ewhen
She sang
[Instrumental]
Cmaj7  Asus2  Fsus2/E  Asus2
[Verse 3]
Cmaj7Breathe out, so Asus2I can breathe you in
   Fsus2/EHold yAsus2ou in
Cmaj7And now I Asus2know you've always been
         Fsus2/E                        Asus2(Riff)
   Out of your head, out of my head I sang
[Pre-Chorus]
   G   Cmaj7(Riff)
And I wonder
            G   Cmaj7(Riff)
When I sing along with you
[Chorus]
AmIf everything could ever Fsus2/Efeel this real forCmaj7ever
AmIf anything could ever Fsus2/Ebe this good aCmaj7gain
AmThe only thing I'll ever Fsus2/Eask of you
Cmaj7You've got to promise not to Gstop when I say Fsus2/Ewhen
She sang
[Instrumental]
Cmaj7  Asus2  Fsus2/E  Asus2
[Interlude]
e|-----------------------|
B|-----------------------|
G|-----------------------|
D|---------0---2---2-3---| x2
A|-2---3-----------------|
E|-----------------------|
[Pre-Chorus]
    Cmaj7 (Riff x2)
And I wonder
             Cmaj7 (Riff)
When I sing along with you
[Chorus]
AmIf everything could ever Fsus2/Efeel this real forCmaj7ever
AmIf anything could ever Fsus2/Ebe this good aCmaj7gain
AmThe only thing I'll ever Fsus2/Eask of you
Cmaj7You've got to promise not to Gstop when I say Fsus2/EwhenCmaj7  

All chords in this song (5)

The story behind the song

"Everlong" emerged from a spontaneous moment of creativity, born from a guitar riff Dave Grohl discovered while experimenting between takes for another song. This riff, which Grohl felt had a "Sonic Youth rip off" vibe, sparked the development of what would become one of the Foo Fighters' most recognizable tracks. It showcases the band's energetic rock sound, a style that began with Grohl's solo project after Nirvana and evolved into the full band experience. Playing this song channels that raw, immediate burst of inspiration.

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Everlong

by Foo Fighters

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Fsus2/E

Cmaj7

Asus2

Fsus2/E

033010

[Riff]

e|-------------------------|

B|-------------------------|

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

D|---------0---2---2-3-----|

A|-2---3-------------------|

E|-------------------------|

Cmaj7

[Intro]

Cmaj7 Asus2 Fsus2/E Asus2

[Verse 1]

Cmaj7 Asus2

Hello, I've waited here for you

Fsus2/E Asus2

E_____verlong

Cmaj7 Asus2

Tonight, I throw myself into

Fsus2/E Asus2

And out of the red

Out of her head, she sang

[Instrumental]

Cmaj7 Asus2 Fsus2/E Asus2

[Verse 2]

Cmaj7 Asus2

Come down, and waste away with me

Fsus2/E Asus2

Down with me

Cmaj7 Asus2

Slow how you wanted it to be

Fsus2/E Asus2

(Riff)

I'm over my head, out of her head she sang

[Pre-Chorus]

G Cmaj7

(Riff)

And I wonder

G Cmaj7

(Riff)

When I sing along with you

[Chorus]

Am Fsus2/E Cmaj7

If everything could ever feel this real forever

Am Fsus2/E Cmaj7

If anything could ever be this good again

Am Fsus2/E

The only thing I'll ever ask of you

Cmaj7 G Fsus2/E

You've got to promise not to stop when I say when

She sang

[Instrumental]

Cmaj7 Asus2 Fsus2/E Asus2

[Verse 3]

Cmaj7 Asus2

Breathe out, so I can breathe you in

Fsus2/E Asus2

Hold you in

Cmaj7 Asus2

And now I know you've always been

Fsus2/E Asus2

(Riff)

Out of your head, out of my head I sang

[Pre-Chorus]

G Cmaj7

(Riff)

And I wonder

G Cmaj7

(Riff)

When I sing along with you

[Chorus]

Am Fsus2/E Cmaj7

If everything could ever feel this real forever

Am Fsus2/E Cmaj7

If anything could ever be this good again

Am Fsus2/E

The only thing I'll ever ask of you

Cmaj7 G Fsus2/E

You've got to promise not to stop when I say when

She sang

[Instrumental]

Cmaj7 Asus2 Fsus2/E Asus2

[Interlude]

e|-----------------------|

B|-----------------------|

G|-----------------------|

D|---------0---2---2-3---| x2

A|-2---3-----------------|

E|-----------------------|

[Pre-Chorus]

Cmaj7 (Riff x2)

And I wonder

Cmaj7 (Riff)

When I sing along with you

[Chorus]

Am Fsus2/E Cmaj7

If everything could ever feel this real forever

Am Fsus2/E Cmaj7

If anything could ever be this good again

Am Fsus2/E

The only thing I'll ever ask of you

Cmaj7 G Fsus2/E Cmaj7

You've got to promise not to stop when I say when

About Everlong Chords by Foo Fighters

Learn how to play Everlong by Foo Fighters with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Everlong chords”, “Everlong guitar chords”, or “Foo Fighters Everlong 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 Everlong chords and for experienced players who want accurate Everlong lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Fsus2/E, B, G, D, A, E.

FAQ — Everlong by Foo Fighters

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What key is "Everlong" in?

The chords for "Everlong" show the original chord names (including Fsus2/E, B, G, D, A, E). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.