Now playing

Ghost Of A Good Thing

Chords

4.749 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Cmajor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

[Intro]
C5, Em, F5, G5, A5, Em, F5  
[Verse]
C5I guess it's luck Embut it's the sF5ame
G5Hard lA5uck you've been trEmying to tF5ame
C5Maybe it's love Embut it's lF5ike you saidG5  
A5Love is like a Emrole that we pF5lay.
[Pre-Chorus]
C5But I beliEmeve in you F5so much G5I could
A5Die for the wEmords that you F5say.G5  
C5But I beliEmeve in you so much G5I could
A5Die from the wEmords that you F5say.
[Chorus]
You're chasing the gC5host
EmOf a gF5ood thing.
G5Haunting yoursA5elf 
EmAs the F5real thing.
It's geG5tting aC5way from Emyou aF5gain.
While yG5ou're chasing ghA5osts.Em  F5  
[Verse]
C5I guess it's luck Embut it's the sF5ame
G5Hard lA5uck you've been trEmying to tF5ame
C5Maybe it's love Embut it's lF5ike you saidG5  
A5Love is like a Emrole that we pF5lay.
[Pre-Chorus]
C5But I beliEmeve in you F5so much G5I could
A5Die for the wEmords that you F5say.G5  
C5But I beliEmeve in you so much G5I could
A5Die from the wEmords that you F5say.
[Chorus]
You're chasing the gC5host
EmOf a gF5ood thing.
G5Haunting yoursA5elf 
EmAs the F5real thing.
It's geG5tting aC5way from Emyou aF5gain.
While yG5ou're chasing ghA5osts.Em  F5  
[Verse]
Chasing the gC5host Emof a gF5ood thing
G5Haunting yoursA5elf
EmAs the rF5eal thing
It's geG5tting aC5way 
Em   F5       G5    C5       Em   F5
Way, way, way-A-A-A-A- Afrom you again
While yoG5u're chasing ghA5ostsEm  F5  

All chords in this song (6)

🎸 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 Of A Good Thing

by Dashboard Confessional

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

[Intro]

C5 Em F5 G5 A5 Em F5

, , , , , ,

[Verse]

C5 Em F5

I guess it's luck but it's the same

G5 A5 Em F5

Hard luck you've been trying to tame

C5 Em F5 G5

Maybe it's love but it's like you said

A5 Em F5

Love is like a role that we play.

[Pre-Chorus]

C5 Em F5 G5

But I believe in you so much I could

A5 Em F5 G5

Die for the words that you say.

C5 Em G5

But I believe in you so much I could

A5 Em F5

Die from the words that you say.

[Chorus]

You're chasing the ghost

Em F5

Of a good thing.

G5 A5

Haunting yourself

Em F5

As the real thing.

G5 C5 Em F5

It's getting away from you again.

G5 A5 Em F5

While you're chasing ghosts.

[Verse]

C5 Em F5

I guess it's luck but it's the same

G5 A5 Em F5

Hard luck you've been trying to tame

C5 Em F5 G5

Maybe it's love but it's like you said

A5 Em F5

Love is like a role that we play.

[Pre-Chorus]

C5 Em F5 G5

But I believe in you so much I could

A5 Em F5 G5

Die for the words that you say.

C5 Em G5

But I believe in you so much I could

A5 Em F5

Die from the words that you say.

[Chorus]

You're chasing the ghost

Em F5

Of a good thing.

G5 A5

Haunting yourself

Em F5

As the real thing.

G5 C5 Em F5

It's getting away from you again.

G5 A5 Em F5

While you're chasing ghosts.

[Verse]

C5 Em F5

Chasing the ghost of a good thing

G5 A5

Haunting yourself

Em F5

As the real thing

G5 C5

It's getting away

Em F5 G5 C5 Em F5

A A A A A

Way, way, way----- from you again

G5 A5 Em F5

While you're chasing ghosts

About Ghost Of A Good Thing Chords by Dashboard Confessional

Learn how to play Ghost Of A Good Thing by Dashboard Confessional with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Ghost Of A Good Thing chords”, “Ghost Of A Good Thing guitar chords”, or “Dashboard Confessional Ghost Of A Good Thing 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 Of A Good Thing chords and for experienced players who want accurate Ghost Of A Good Thing lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C5, Em, F5, G5, A5, A.

FAQ — Ghost Of A Good Thing by Dashboard Confessional

How do I play "Ghost Of A Good Thing" by Dashboard Confessional on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Ghost Of A Good Thing" by Dashboard Confessional 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 Of A Good Thing" by Dashboard Confessional free?

Yes. The chords for "Ghost Of A Good Thing" by Dashboard Confessional are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Ghost Of A Good Thing" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Ghost Of A Good Thing"?

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

Is "Ghost Of A Good Thing" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Ghost Of A Good Thing" by Dashboard Confessional with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Dashboard Confessional below.

What key is "Ghost Of A Good Thing" in?

The chords for "Ghost Of A Good Thing" show the original chord names (including C5, Em, F5, G5, A5, A). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.