Now playing

Memories And Dust

Chords

4.016 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Dmixolydian

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

MEMORIES AND DUST
Written by Josh Pyke
This is a great song by Josh not too difficult to play, i hope you enjoy it!
Drop-D tuning  DADGBE  
INTRO:
  D`    Dsus4  D  
  Am7`    G`
VERSE:
  D`                  Dsus4  D,
   first I was a hatchling waiting for my
             Am7`         G`
little bones to form oh no___
  D`                 Dsus4  D,
   next I was a fledgling leaping from the
              Am7`                       G`
nest despite the fall oh they fall how we fall but if I
CHORUS:
               C`             Bm11  `
speak to you of days upon the ocean   then I can
           Gsus2`            Bm11  A  
speak to you of memories and du-uh-ust there won't be
               C`               Bm11              Gsus2  
time for all of us I know there won't be time for all of us__
LINK:
  D    Dsus4    D7D13sus4
_____
VERSE:
   D`               Dsus4  D,
  I landed in the garden longing for the
             Am7`             G`
view behind the fence oh my God__
   D`                          Dsus4  D,
  I prayed my bones weren't brittle for the air we
               Am7`                        G`
float on can feel dense oh the weight oh it aches but if I
CHORUS:
               C`             Bm11  `
speak to you of days upon the ocean   then I can
           Gsus2`            Bm11  A  
speak to you of memories and du-uh-ust there won't be
               C`               Bm11              Gsus2  
time for all of us I know there won't be time for all of us__
LINK:
  D    Dsus4    D7D13sus4
_________       'cos
BRIDGE:
D*                 Em7                 C`
I saw two fall before they were ready to and I
Bm11              `                Gmaj13  `
found no sense or gain to bear the cost
D*                                Em7            C`
comfort comes to those with faith in mysterious ways but for
Bm11                `              Gmaj13  `
me faith don't make up for what we lost      and if I
CHORUS-LONG:
               C`             Bm11  `
speak to you of days upon the ocean   then I can
           Gsus2`            Bm11  A  
speak to you of memories and du-uh-ust there won't be
               C`               Bm11              Gsus2  
time for all of us I know there won't be time for all of us__
  Gsus2`  `
_________   but in the
CHORUS-LONG:
             C`               Bm11  `
morning I can smell you on my pillow  I need to
             Gsus2`                Bm11  A  
know we won't get wrung out in the wash____ I need to
                     C`            Bm11                   Gsus2  
know there's time for us I must be-lieve there's time for some of us__
  Gsus2`     `
__       for some of us___
LINK:
  D    Dsus4    D7D13sus4    D    Dsus4    D7D13sus4
________________________________       'cos
BRIDGE:
D*                 Em7                 C`
I saw two fall before they were ready to and I
Bm11              `                Gmaj13  `
found no sense or gain to bear the cost
D*                                Em7            C`
comfort comes to those with faith in mysterious ways but for
Bm11                `              Gmaj13
me faith don't make up for what we lost
Will Jones

All chords in this song (9)

🎸 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

Memories And Dust

by Josh Pyke

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Dsus4

Am7

Gsus2

Em7

MEMORIES AND DUST

Written by Josh Pyke

This is a great song by Josh not too difficult to play, i hope you enjoy it!

Drop-D tuning DADGBE

INTRO:

D Dsus4 D

Am7 G

` `

VERSE:

D Dsus4 D

` ,

first I was a hatchling waiting for my

Am7 G

` `

little bones to form oh no___

D Dsus4 D

` ,

next I was a fledgling leaping from the

Am7 G

` `

nest despite the fall oh they fall how we fall but if I

CHORUS:

` Bm11 `

speak to you of days upon the ocean then I can

Gsus2 A

` Bm11

speak to you of memories and du-uh-ust there won't be

C Gsus2

` Bm11

time for all of us I know there won't be time for all of us__

LINK:

D Dsus4 D7

D13sus4

_____

VERSE:

D Dsus4 D

` ,

I landed in the garden longing for the

Am7 G

` `

view behind the fence oh my God__

D Dsus4 D

` ,

I prayed my bones weren't brittle for the air we

Am7 G

` `

float on can feel dense oh the weight oh it aches but if I

CHORUS:

` Bm11 `

speak to you of days upon the ocean then I can

Gsus2 A

` Bm11

speak to you of memories and du-uh-ust there won't be

C Gsus2

` Bm11

time for all of us I know there won't be time for all of us__

LINK:

D Dsus4 D7

D13sus4

_________ 'cos

BRIDGE:

D Em7 C

* `

I saw two fall before they were ready to and I

Bm11 ` Gmaj13 `

found no sense or gain to bear the cost

D Em7 C

* `

comfort comes to those with faith in mysterious ways but for

Bm11 ` Gmaj13 `

me faith don't make up for what we lost and if I

CHORUS-LONG:

` Bm11 `

speak to you of days upon the ocean then I can

Gsus2 A

` Bm11

speak to you of memories and du-uh-ust there won't be

C Gsus2

` Bm11

time for all of us I know there won't be time for all of us__

Gsus2

` `

_________ but in the

CHORUS-LONG:

` Bm11 `

morning I can smell you on my pillow I need to

Gsus2 A

` Bm11

know we won't get wrung out in the wash____ I need to

C Gsus2

` Bm11

know there's time for us I must be-lieve there's time for some of us__

Gsus2

` `

__ for some of us___

LINK:

D Dsus4 D7 D Dsus4 D7

D13sus4 D13sus4

________________________________ 'cos

BRIDGE:

D Em7 C

* `

I saw two fall before they were ready to and I

Bm11 ` Gmaj13 `

found no sense or gain to bear the cost

D Em7 C

* `

comfort comes to those with faith in mysterious ways but for

Bm11 ` Gmaj13

me faith don't make up for what we lost

Will Jones

About Memories And Dust Chords by Josh Pyke

Learn how to play Memories And Dust by Josh Pyke with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Memories And Dust chords”, “Memories And Dust guitar chords”, or “Josh Pyke Memories And Dust 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 Memories And Dust chords and for experienced players who want accurate Memories And Dust lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, Dsus4, Am7, G, C, Gsus2.

FAQ — Memories And Dust by Josh Pyke

How do I play "Memories And Dust" by Josh Pyke on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Memories And Dust" by Josh Pyke 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 "Memories And Dust" by Josh Pyke free?

Yes. The chords for "Memories And Dust" by Josh Pyke are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Memories And Dust" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Memories And Dust"?

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

Is "Memories And Dust" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Memories And Dust" by Josh Pyke with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Josh Pyke below.

What key is "Memories And Dust" in?

The chords for "Memories And Dust" show the original chord names (including D, Dsus4, Am7, G, C, Gsus2). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.