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Cold

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Verse          Chorus + Bridge
----------     ---------------
   Cx3201x        Cx32010
  Amx0221x        G32003x
  Em02200x       Amx02210
   F13321x        F13321x
   G32000x
Capo 3rd fret
[Verse 1]
It’s been Clonely, trying Amget your attention from a thousand miles Emaway
And you Cknow me, always Amoverthinking the worst possibiEmlities
Yeah we Fboth knowAm, in between you and me, there’s an Gocean, castaway in a sea
And it’s FfrozenAm, I’m exposed, can’t you see, all I Gneed is a little warmth
[Chorus 1]
Without your arms aCround me
Without you on my sGkin
Without you on my bAmody, I’m sorry, I’m sorry
I Amdon’t mean Gto be Fdesperate, or pretend that I’m not tCorn
But I don’t want to lGet go of the things that keep me warm
N.C.                  F    C  G  
Without you I’m just co----ld
[Verse 2]
I built a Clittle boat with a Amsail from the memories I’ve been coEmllecting
And I’ll Chold out for the Amwind to blow me, take me home the whole Emway in your direction
Yeah we Fboth knowAm, in between you and me there’s an Gocean
And I’m just trying to get a little Fcloser
   AmPull me in, cause I’m here and all I Gneed is little warmth
[Chorus 2]
Without your arms aCround me
Without you on my sGkin
Without you on my bAmody, I’m sorry, I’m sorry
I Amdon’t mean Gto be Fdesperate, or pretend that I’m not tCorn
But I don’t want to lGet go of the things that keep me warm
N.C.                  F    C  G  
Without you I’m just co----ld
Without you I’m just FcoC---G-ld
[Bridge]
And I Fneed a little fire and Amyou’re my gasoline
GLight me up, I’m burning, with all these things I feel
I’ll Falways hold this flame for you, but it’s Amnaked on the breeze
So Glet me in, don’t lock me out or cast me out to sea
[Chorus 3]
Without your arms aCround me
Without you on my sGkin
Without you on my bAmody, I’m sorry, I’m sorry
I Amdon’t mean Gto be Fdesperate, or pretend that I’m not tCorn
But I don’t want to lGet go of the things that keep me warm
Without you I’m just FcoC---G-ld
Without you I’m just FcoC---G-ld
Without you I’m just FcoC---G-ld
Without you I’m just FcoldC  G  

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The story behind the song

James Blunt is an English singer-songwriter known for his emotionally resonant music. This song appears on his 2019 album Once Upon a Mind. While the specific meaning of "Cold" isn't detailed, Blunt's work often explores themes of love, loss, and introspection, which the title itself suggests. Playing this song could be an opportunity to channel feelings of emotional distance or a yearning for warmth and connection.

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Cold

by James Blunt

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Verse Chorus + Bridge

---------- ---------------

C C

x3201x x32010

Am G

x0221x 32003x

Em Am

02200x x02210

F F

13321x 13321x

32000x

Capo 3rd fret

[Verse 1]

C Am Em

It’s been lonely, trying get your attention from a thousand miles away

C Am Em

And you know me, always overthinking the worst possibilities

F Am G

Yeah we both know, in between you and me, there’s an ocean, castaway in a sea

F Am G

And it’s frozen, I’m exposed, can’t you see, all I need is a little warmth

[Chorus 1]

Without your arms around me

Without you on my skin

Without you on my body, I’m sorry, I’m sorry

Am G F C

I don’t mean to be desperate, or pretend that I’m not torn

But I don’t want to let go of the things that keep me warm

F C G

N.C.

Without you I’m just co----ld

[Verse 2]

C Am Em

I built a little boat with a sail from the memories I’ve been collecting

C Am Em

And I’ll hold out for the wind to blow me, take me home the whole way in your direction

F Am G

Yeah we both know, in between you and me there’s an ocean

And I’m just trying to get a little closer

Am G

Pull me in, cause I’m here and all I need is little warmth

[Chorus 2]

Without your arms around me

Without you on my skin

Without you on my body, I’m sorry, I’m sorry

Am G F C

I don’t mean to be desperate, or pretend that I’m not torn

But I don’t want to let go of the things that keep me warm

F C G

N.C.

Without you I’m just co----ld

F C G

Without you I’m just co----ld

[Bridge]

F Am

And I need a little fire and you’re my gasoline

Light me up, I’m burning, with all these things I feel

F Am

I’ll always hold this flame for you, but it’s naked on the breeze

So let me in, don’t lock me out or cast me out to sea

[Chorus 3]

Without your arms around me

Without you on my skin

Without you on my body, I’m sorry, I’m sorry

Am G F C

I don’t mean to be desperate, or pretend that I’m not torn

But I don’t want to let go of the things that keep me warm

F C G

Without you I’m just co----ld

F C G

Without you I’m just co----ld

F C G

Without you I’m just co----ld

F C G

Without you I’m just cold

About Cold Chords by James Blunt

Learn how to play Cold by James Blunt with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Cold chords”, “Cold guitar chords”, or “James Blunt Cold 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 Cold chords and for experienced players who want accurate Cold lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, Am, G, Em, F.

FAQ — Cold by James Blunt

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What key is "Cold" in?

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