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The Day

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Intro:   B    C#  D#  
( Flansburgh only. Softly )
The Eday Marvin Gaye and APhil Ochs got married
The Etrees all waved their Bgiant arms
And Ehappiness bled from Aevery street corner
And Ebomber planes Bbombed with AfluAbmffy F#mpillEows
( Pause )
( Repeat Yelling with Linnel and Flansburgh Now )
The Eday Marvin Gaye and APhil Ochs got married
The Etrees all waved their Bgiant arms
And Ehappiness bled from Aevery street corner
And Ebomber planes Bbombed with AfluAbmffy F#mpillEows
( End )

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The Day

by They Might Be Giants

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Abm

F#m

B C# D#

Intro:

( Flansburgh only. Softly )

E A

The day Marvin Gaye and Phil Ochs got married

E B

The trees all waved their giant arms

E A

And happiness bled from every street corner

E B A Abm F#m E

And bomber planes bombed with fluffy pillows

( Pause )

( Repeat Yelling with Linnel and Flansburgh Now )

E A

The day Marvin Gaye and Phil Ochs got married

E B

The trees all waved their giant arms

E A

And happiness bled from every street corner

E B A Abm F#m E

And bomber planes bombed with fluffy pillows

( End )

About The Day Chords by They Might Be Giants

Learn how to play The Day by They Might Be Giants with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “The Day chords”, “The Day guitar chords”, or “They Might Be Giants The Day 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 The Day chords and for experienced players who want accurate The Day lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include B, C#, D#, E, A, Abm.

FAQ — The Day by They Might Be Giants

How do I play "The Day" by They Might Be Giants on guitar?

Open the free chords for "The Day" by They Might Be Giants 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.

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Can I transpose "The Day" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "The Day"?

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

Is "The Day" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "The Day" by They Might Be Giants with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by They Might Be Giants below.

What key is "The Day" in?

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