Now playing

Suffocate

Chords

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Dmajor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

1/9

Tempo 80 BPMVol

Sound:

Position

Step 1 / 9Position: 2

1 index2 middle3 ring4 pinkyO openSpace = play/pause

Capo on the 1st fret.
Intro:
This riff is played over the intro and in the chorus on a second guitar.
e|---0-h-2--0-h-2--0-h-2--3--2--0--|
B|---2---3--3---3--3---3--3--3--3--|
G|---3---2--2---2--2---2--2--2--2--|
D|---0---0--0---0--0---0--0--0--0--|
A|---------------------------------|
E|---------------------------------|
Chords:  D   Bm  G  
DThis right sided house Gis tumbling down
DForever condemned to dGust
DThe boy at the window, Gthe girl in the bedroom
DEverything turns to Grust
BmLet it go, riGp it up, Atear it down
BmLight the fusGe watch it Aburn to the ground
BmSometimes you're lGost when you're AfoundAsus4  A  
Chorus:
DDo you suffBmocate
When you're dGreaming, when you're dreaming
DDo you reBmgulate when yGou sleep
DDo you suffBmocate
When you hoGld me, when you hold me
DDo you wait for Bmthe night that I leaGve
And the end part:
GNo gAoodbyesBm  
GNo gAoodbyesG  
D
DAnd I don't believe your Bmlies
And I Gdon't believe your Dlies
DAnd I don't believe your Bmlies
And I Gdon't believe your Dlies

All chords in this song (5)

🎸 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

Suffocate

by Roddy Hart

Lyrics & chords · Original key · Capo on fret 1 (as written in this song)

Chords in this song · guitar

Asus4

Capo on the 1st fret.

Intro:

This riff is played over the intro and in the chorus on a second guitar.

e|---0-h-2--0-h-2--0-h-2--3--2--0--|

B|---2---3--3---3--3---3--3--3--3--|

G|---3---2--2---2--2---2--2--2--2--|

D|---0---0--0---0--0---0--0--0--0--|

A|---------------------------------|

E|---------------------------------|

D Bm G

Chords:

D G

This right sided house is tumbling down

D G

Forever condemned to dust

D G

The boy at the window, the girl in the bedroom

D G

Everything turns to rust

Bm G A

Let it go, rip it up, tear it down

Bm G A

Light the fuse watch it burn to the ground

Bm G A Asus4 A

Sometimes you're lost when you're found

Chorus:

D Bm

Do you suffocate

When you're dreaming, when you're dreaming

D Bm G

Do you regulate when you sleep

D Bm

Do you suffocate

When you hold me, when you hold me

D Bm G

Do you wait for the night that I leave

And the end part:

G A Bm

No goodbyes

G A G

No goodbyes

D Bm

And I don't believe your lies

G D

And I don't believe your lies

D Bm

And I don't believe your lies

G D

And I don't believe your lies

About Suffocate Chords by Roddy Hart

Learn how to play Suffocate by Roddy Hart with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Suffocate chords”, “Suffocate guitar chords”, or “Roddy Hart Suffocate 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 Suffocate chords and for experienced players who want accurate Suffocate lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include B, G, D, A, E, Bm.

FAQ — Suffocate by Roddy Hart

How do I play "Suffocate" by Roddy Hart on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Suffocate" by Roddy Hart 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 "Suffocate" by Roddy Hart free?

Yes. The chords for "Suffocate" by Roddy Hart are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Suffocate" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Suffocate"?

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

Is "Suffocate" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Suffocate" in?

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