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Windowsill
Intro:  G  
VERSE 1
GDon't wanna hear the noises on TV,
EmDon't want the salesmen coming after me,
CDon't wanna live in my father's house no mEmore.
GDon't want it faster, I dont want it free,
EDon't wanna show you what they done to me,
CDon't wanna live in my father's house no Emmore.
GDon't wanna choose black or blue,
EDon't wanna see what they done to you,
CDon't wanna live in my father's house no GmoreEm  
CHORUS
Em'Cause the tGide is high,
Emand its rGising still,Em  
and I doCn't wanna see it at my wGindowsill.
VERSE 2
GDon't wanna give 'em my name and address,
EmDon't wanna see what happens next,
CDon't wanna live in my father's house no mEmore.
GDon't wanna live with my father's debt,
EmYou can't forgive what you can't forget,
CDon't wanna live in my father's house no Emmore.
GDon't wanna fight in a holy war,
EmDon't want the salesmen knocking at my door,
CI don't wanna live in America no mGore.Em  
CHORUS
Em'Cause the tGide is high,
Emand its rGising still,Em  
and I doCn't wanna see it at my wGindowsill.Em  
GDon't wanna see it at my Emwindowsill!
GDon't wanna see it at my Emwindowsill!
CDon't wanna see it at my Gwindowsill!
VERSE 3
GMTV, what have you done to me?
GSave my soul, set me free!
GSet me free! What have you done to me?
GI can't breathe! I can't see!
GWorld War III,
Gwhen are you coming for me?
GBeen kicking up sparks,
Gwe set the flames free.
GThe windows are locked now,
Gso what'll it be?
GA house on fire, a rising sea?Em  
CHORUS 2
EmWhy is the niGght so still?
EmWhy did I taGke the pill?Em  
Because I doCn't wanna see it at my wGindowsill!Em  
OUTRO
GDon't wanna see it at my Emwindowsill!
GDon't wanna see it at my Emwindowsill!
CDon't wanna see it at my Gwindowsill!Em  

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Windowsill

by Arcade Fire

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Windowsill

Intro:

VERSE 1

Don't wanna hear the noises on TV,

Don't want the salesmen coming after me,

C Em

Don't wanna live in my father's house no more.

Don't want it faster, I dont want it free,

Don't wanna show you what they done to me,

C Em

Don't wanna live in my father's house no more.

Don't wanna choose black or blue,

Don't wanna see what they done to you,

C G Em

Don't wanna live in my father's house no more

CHORUS

Em G

'Cause the tide is high,

Em G Em

and its rising still,

C G

and I don't wanna see it at my windowsill.

VERSE 2

Don't wanna give 'em my name and address,

Don't wanna see what happens next,

C Em

Don't wanna live in my father's house no more.

Don't wanna live with my father's debt,

You can't forgive what you can't forget,

C Em

Don't wanna live in my father's house no more.

Don't wanna fight in a holy war,

Don't want the salesmen knocking at my door,

C G Em

I don't wanna live in America no more.

CHORUS

Em G

'Cause the tide is high,

Em G Em

and its rising still,

C G Em

and I don't wanna see it at my windowsill.

G Em

Don't wanna see it at my windowsill!

G Em

Don't wanna see it at my windowsill!

C G

Don't wanna see it at my windowsill!

VERSE 3

MTV, what have you done to me?

Save my soul, set me free!

Set me free! What have you done to me?

I can't breathe! I can't see!

World War III,

when are you coming for me?

Been kicking up sparks,

we set the flames free.

The windows are locked now,

so what'll it be?

G Em

A house on fire, a rising sea?

CHORUS 2

Em G

Why is the night so still?

Em G Em

Why did I take the pill?

C G Em

Because I don't wanna see it at my windowsill!

OUTRO

G Em

Don't wanna see it at my windowsill!

G Em

Don't wanna see it at my windowsill!

C G Em

Don't wanna see it at my windowsill!

About Windowsill Chords by Arcade Fire

Learn how to play Windowsill by Arcade Fire with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Windowsill chords”, “Windowsill guitar chords”, or “Arcade Fire Windowsill 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 Windowsill chords and for experienced players who want accurate Windowsill lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, Em, C, E, A.

FAQ — Windowsill by Arcade Fire

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Can I transpose "Windowsill" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Windowsill"?

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

Is "Windowsill" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Windowsill" in?

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