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I think these chords are right i know the names are right.
but i'm not shure if that's how an A7 is played or a F#sus4
     F#244xxx
 F#sus42444xx 
      Bx244xx
     A7002020
      E022xxx
      G355xxx
      Dxxx232
    Db9x00242
 Ebmaj7xx0343
Intro: D  
Verse 1: D   G   Em   F#sus4- F#B  E   G  A7  
DI got rid of my jaGckets and coats
I thF#sus4rew out all of my paF#nts
BI got sick of my stEinking clothes
I hGad to get rid of tA7hem
I'm nDot yet considering reGplacing them
I'm oEmnly glad to be F#sus4rid of them
Chorus:
Dand rest a wDb9hile
Ebmaj7Rest a whDile
Verse 2: ( No Guitar )
I lay out in the sun too long
and burned off all of my skin
I felt so dizzy, I got into the car
and got into an accident
Out of the burning wreckage I fell
wanting only to lay there I fell
Chorus:
and Rest a while
Rest a while
Bridge:      G   Ab(3x)  G   A(1x)
Rest a while
Verse 3:
I became friendly with Ruy Lopez
the author of works on chess
Ruy said you're incorrect
he cut me off and acted mad
He won't even talk to me now
but I don't care cos I'm sick of that guy
and I need to 
Chorus:
DRest a whDb9ile
DRest a whDb9ile
DRest a whDb9ile
DRest a whDb9ile

All chords in this song (12)

The story behind the song

They Might Be Giants, known for their satirical outlook and diverse musical ventures, often began as a duo accompanied by a tape or drum machine before expanding their lineup. This song, appearing on a rarities collection, offers a moment to simply "Rest Awhile." It invites a pause, a breath, a gentle stepping back from the world's demands.

AI-written from these sources:They Might Be Giants — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Rest Awhile

by They Might Be Giants

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

F#sus4

Db9

Ebmaj7

I think these chords are right i know the names are right.

but i'm not shure if that's how an A7 is played or a F#sus4

244xxx

F#sus4

2444xx

x244xx

002020

022xxx

355xxx

xxx232

Db9

x00242

Ebmaj7

xx0343

Intro:

D G Em F#sus4 E G A7

Verse 1: - F#B

D G

I got rid of my jackets and coats

F#sus4 F#

I threw out all of my pants

B E

I got sick of my stinking clothes

G A7

I had to get rid of them

D G

I'm not yet considering replacing them

Em F#sus4

I'm only glad to be rid of them

Chorus:

D Db9

and rest a while

Ebmaj7 D

Rest a while

Verse 2: ( No Guitar )

I lay out in the sun too long

and burned off all of my skin

I felt so dizzy, I got into the car

and got into an accident

Out of the burning wreckage I fell

wanting only to lay there I fell

Chorus:

and Rest a while

Rest a while

G Ab G A

Bridge: (3x) (1x)

Rest a while

Verse 3:

I became friendly with Ruy Lopez

the author of works on chess

Ruy said you're incorrect

he cut me off and acted mad

He won't even talk to me now

but I don't care cos I'm sick of that guy

and I need to

Chorus:

D Db9

Rest a while

D Db9

Rest a while

D Db9

Rest a while

D Db9

Rest a while

About Rest Awhile Chords by They Might Be Giants

Learn how to play Rest Awhile by They Might Be Giants with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Rest Awhile chords”, “Rest Awhile guitar chords”, or “They Might Be Giants Rest Awhile 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 Rest Awhile chords and for experienced players who want accurate Rest Awhile lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include A7, F#sus4, F#, B, E, G.

FAQ — Rest Awhile by They Might Be Giants

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What key is "Rest Awhile" in?

The chords for "Rest Awhile" show the original chord names (including A7, F#sus4, F#, B, E, G). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.