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Classic Cars

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Capo at 2nd fret
[Intro] (x4)
G
[Verse]
She was a rDeal royal lady, true pGatron of the arts
Said the A7best country singers die in the baBmck of classic carsG  
So if I eDver got too hungry for a sGuitcase or guitar
DTo think of them all A7alone in the Ddark
So I lDaid some nights beside her in a bGed made for a queen
A7She said I kissed her different, that all the Bmmen her age were Gmean
DGave me anything I wanted, Oh the Ggenerosity
I took alDl that I cA7ould, it was fDree
Now the sDky is a torn up denim and the clGouds just splattered paint
It’s a A7room I’m renovating; it’s a Bmname I gotta cGhange
If I get oDut of California I’m going bGack to my home state
To tell them Dall that I A7made a Dmistake
[Chorus]
GAnd I keep looking for that blindfold faith
A7Lighting candles to a cynical saint
DWho wants the last laugh at the A7fly trapped in the Bmwindowsill Gtape
A7You can go right out of your mind trying to escape
DFrom the panicked paradA7ox of day to dBmayG  
If you can’t uDnderstand something then it’s bA7est to be afraBmidG  
[Verse]
DThe whole world it loves you if you’re a cGhic chameleon
A7Intersecting circles she could hang with anyBmoneG  
But when coDnducting business she would Glie about where she’s from
Saying, "LDife is how it A7is not how it Dwas"
DI learned to listen felt like I was baGck at school
A7She’d talk forever about the phases of the moBmonG  
Saying, "EvDerything is a cycle, yoGu’ve got to let it come to you
DAnd when it does, A7you will know Dwhat to do"
DWithout even knowing I guess I took up Gher advice
Painted A7her front door it seemed a Bmsuitable goodbGye
DIt’s not that often but I thGink of her sometimes
Just something qDuaint, a A7couple shDips in the night
[Chorus]
GAnd they keep moving at a glacial pace
A7Turning circles in a memory maze
DI made a new cast of the death mA7ask that’s gonna cBmover my faGce
A7I had to change the combination to the safe
Hide it aDll behind a wA7all let people wBmaitG  
And never tA7rust a heart that is so bent it can’t DbreakBm  G  

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The story behind the song

Bright Eyes is an American indie rock band centered around singer-songwriter and guitarist Conor Oberst, known for drawing collaborators from Omaha's indie music scene. This song appears on their album Cassadaga. It evokes the feeling of nostalgia and the passage of time, perhaps reflecting on moments and memories that, like classic cars, hold a timeless quality.

AI-written from these sources:Bright Eyes (band) — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Classic Cars

by Bright Eyes

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Chords in this song · guitar

Capo at 2nd fret

[Intro] (x4)

[Verse]

D G

She was a real royal lady, true patron of the arts

A7 Bm G

Said the best country singers die in the back of classic cars

D G

So if I ever got too hungry for a suitcase or guitar

D A7 D

To think of them all alone in the dark

D G

So I laid some nights beside her in a bed made for a queen

A7 Bm G

She said I kissed her different, that all the men her age were mean

D G

Gave me anything I wanted, Oh the generosity

D A7 D

I took all that I could, it was free

D G

Now the sky is a torn up denim and the clouds just splattered paint

A7 Bm G

It’s a room I’m renovating; it’s a name I gotta change

D G

If I get out of California I’m going back to my home state

D A7 D

To tell them all that I made a mistake

[Chorus]

And I keep looking for that blindfold faith

Lighting candles to a cynical saint

D A7 Bm G

Who wants the last laugh at the fly trapped in the windowsill tape

You can go right out of your mind trying to escape

D A7 Bm G

From the panicked paradox of day to day

D A7 Bm G

If you can’t understand something then it’s best to be afraid

[Verse]

D G

The whole world it loves you if you’re a chic chameleon

A7 Bm G

Intersecting circles she could hang with anyone

D G

But when conducting business she would lie about where she’s from

D A7 D

Saying, "Life is how it is not how it was"

D G

I learned to listen felt like I was back at school

A7 Bm G

She’d talk forever about the phases of the moon

D G

Saying, "Everything is a cycle, you’ve got to let it come to you

D A7 D

And when it does, you will know what to do"

D G

Without even knowing I guess I took up her advice

A7 Bm G

Painted her front door it seemed a suitable goodbye

D G

It’s not that often but I think of her sometimes

D A7 D

Just something quaint, a couple ships in the night

[Chorus]

And they keep moving at a glacial pace

Turning circles in a memory maze

D A7 Bm G

I made a new cast of the death mask that’s gonna cover my face

I had to change the combination to the safe

D A7 Bm G

Hide it all behind a wall let people wait

A7 D Bm G

And never trust a heart that is so bent it can’t break

About Classic Cars Chords by Bright Eyes

Learn how to play Classic Cars by Bright Eyes with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Classic Cars chords”, “Classic Cars guitar chords”, or “Bright Eyes Classic Cars 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 Classic Cars chords and for experienced players who want accurate Classic Cars lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, D, A7, Bm.

FAQ — Classic Cars by Bright Eyes

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