Now playing

Ghost

Chords

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Cmajor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

This version is played on original chords
and is suitable for both guitar and ukulele.
[Intro]
C F C F
[Verse 1]
CIn the morning when the sun breaks free
FA reflection that I know I've seen
CIn the night it's haunting me
FA lonely ghost, a lonely ghost
CEver since I was just a child
FI've seen the visions in my sleep
COf a man roaming through the wild
FWith all these ghosts, a lonely ghost
[Pre Chorus]
DBut you can't breathe in if you don't breathe outC  
[Chorus]
'Cuz it's a new Amday, we're gonna go Cfar
Knuckle down, tFrim and shake off the dead weight
You know what they Amsay
You can't Chide from your gFhosts
'Cuz it's a new Amday, I wanna go Cfar
Break it down, jFump the gun, find a new way
You know what they Amsay
I'm sCtuck here living with Fall these ghosts, a lonely ghost
[Instrumental]
C(Hey! Hey-hey-Dhey-hey-hey-Fhey!)
C(Hey! Hey-hey-Dhey-hey-hey-Fhey!)
[Verse 2]
CI'm looking back at a room for two
FThe skeletons of all we knew
CThat we were only broke and bruised
FAs you held me close along the coast
CWhen the morning settles in
FAnd I've learned how to live with it
CI can't rewind all the things I did
FAnd all these ghosts, the lonely ghosts
[Pre Chorus]
DBut you can't breathe in if you don't breathe outC  C  
[Chorus]
'Cuz it's a new Amday, we're gonna go Cfar
Knuckle down, tFrim and shake off the dead weight
You know what they Amsay
You can't Chide from your gFhosts
'Cuz it's a new Amday, I wanna go Cfar
Break it down, jFump the gun, find a new way
You know what they Amsay
I'm sCtuck here living with Fall these ghosts, a lonely ghost
[Instrumental]
C(Hey! Hey-hey-Dhey-hey-hey-Fhey!)
C(Hey! Hey-hey-Dhey-hey-hey-Fhey!)
[Bridge]
Now we Cknow we'll never be alone, aFlone
And we Cknow I wanna be alone, alone
N.C.                           C  
(Hey! Hey-hey-hey-hey-hey-hey!)
[Chorus]
'Cuz it's a new Amday, we're gonna go Cfar
Knuckle down, tFrim and shake off the dead weight
You know what they Amsay
You can't Chide from your gFhosts
'Cuz it's a new Amday, I wanna go Cfar
Break it down, jFump the gun, find a new way
You know what they Amsay
I'm sCtuck here living with Fall these ghosts, a lonely ghost
[Outro]
C(Hey! Hey-hey-Dhey-hey-hey-Fhey!)
C(Hey! Hey-hey-Dhey-hey-hey-Fhey!)
FA lonely ghostC  Am  

All chords in this song (4)

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

Ghost

by American Authors

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

This version is played on original chords

and is suitable for both guitar and ukulele.

[Intro]

C F C F

[Verse 1]

In the morning when the sun breaks free

A reflection that I know I've seen

In the night it's haunting me

A lonely ghost, a lonely ghost

Ever since I was just a child

I've seen the visions in my sleep

Of a man roaming through the wild

With all these ghosts, a lonely ghost

[Pre Chorus]

D C

But you can't breathe in if you don't breathe out

[Chorus]

Am C

'Cuz it's a new day, we're gonna go far

Knuckle down, trim and shake off the dead weight

You know what they say

C F

You can't hide from your ghosts

Am C

'Cuz it's a new day, I wanna go far

Break it down, jump the gun, find a new way

You know what they say

C F

I'm stuck here living with all these ghosts, a lonely ghost

[Instrumental]

C D F

(Hey! Hey-hey-hey-hey-hey-hey!)

C D F

(Hey! Hey-hey-hey-hey-hey-hey!)

[Verse 2]

I'm looking back at a room for two

The skeletons of all we knew

That we were only broke and bruised

As you held me close along the coast

When the morning settles in

And I've learned how to live with it

I can't rewind all the things I did

And all these ghosts, the lonely ghosts

[Pre Chorus]

D C C

But you can't breathe in if you don't breathe out

[Chorus]

Am C

'Cuz it's a new day, we're gonna go far

Knuckle down, trim and shake off the dead weight

You know what they say

C F

You can't hide from your ghosts

Am C

'Cuz it's a new day, I wanna go far

Break it down, jump the gun, find a new way

You know what they say

C F

I'm stuck here living with all these ghosts, a lonely ghost

[Instrumental]

C D F

(Hey! Hey-hey-hey-hey-hey-hey!)

C D F

(Hey! Hey-hey-hey-hey-hey-hey!)

[Bridge]

C F

Now we know we'll never be alone, alone

And we know I wanna be alone, alone

N.C.

(Hey! Hey-hey-hey-hey-hey-hey!)

[Chorus]

Am C

'Cuz it's a new day, we're gonna go far

Knuckle down, trim and shake off the dead weight

You know what they say

C F

You can't hide from your ghosts

Am C

'Cuz it's a new day, I wanna go far

Break it down, jump the gun, find a new way

You know what they say

C F

I'm stuck here living with all these ghosts, a lonely ghost

[Outro]

C D F

(Hey! Hey-hey-hey-hey-hey-hey!)

C D F

(Hey! Hey-hey-hey-hey-hey-hey!)

F C Am

A lonely ghost

About Ghost Chords by American Authors

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

FAQ — Ghost by American Authors

How do I play "Ghost" by American Authors on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Ghost" by American Authors on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "Ghost" by American Authors free?

Yes. The chords for "Ghost" by American Authors are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Ghost" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Ghost" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Ghost"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Ghost" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Ghost" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Ghost" in?

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