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It is no easy task finding the correct lyrics to REM songs.  Got these from a fanatic 
website so they are probably as close as possible... stodman
Sitting Still - REM
Aadd9: x77600
Emaj7: x66400
F#m11: x44200
Intro:    Aadd9   Emaj7F#m11         Aadd9   Emaj7F#m11  E  
                      EF#m11
This name I got we all agreed
                           EF#m11
See could stop stop it will red
                       EF#m11
We could bind it in the scythe
                        EF#m11
We could gather, throw a fit
BUp to buy, Katie buys a Akitchen-size, but not me in
BSetting trap for the big kill, Awaste o' time, sitting still
                       EF#m11
I'm the sun and you can read.
                           EF#m11
I'm the sign and you're not deaf
                       EF#m11
We could bind it in the scythe
                        EF#m11
We could gather, throw a fit
BUp to buy, Katie buys a Akitchen-size, but not me in
BSetting trap for the big kill, Awaste o' time, sitting still
 Aadd9   Emaj7F#m11           Aadd9   Emaj7F#m11
      I   I I can hear you.      I   I I can hear you.
 Aadd9   Emaj7F#m11      E  
      I   I I can hear you.
                      EF#m11
This name I got we all agreed
                           EF#m11
See could stop stop it will red
                       EF#m11
We could bind it in the scythe
                        EF#m11
We could gather, throw a fit
BUp to buy, Katie buys a Akitchen-size, but not me in
BSetting trap for the big kill, Awaste o' time, sitting still
 Aadd9   Emaj7F#m11           Aadd9   Emaj7F#m11
      I   I I can hear you.      I   I I can hear you.
 Aadd9   Emaj7F#m11      E  
      I   I I can hear you.
                     EF#m11
You can gather when I talk, talk until you're blue
                       EF#m11
You could get away from me, get away from me.
BUp to buy, Katie buys a Akitchen-size, but not me in
BSetting trap for the big kill, Awaste o' time, sitting still
 Aadd9   Emaj7F#m11           Aadd9   Emaj7F#m11
      I   I I can hear you.      I   I I can hear you.
 Aadd9   Emaj7F#m11      E  
      I   I I can hear you.
 Aadd9   Emaj7F#m11           Aadd9   Emaj7F#m11
      I   I I can hear you.      I   I I can hear you.
 Aadd9   Emaj7F#m11      E  
      I   I I can hear you.
    F#m11    E  
Can you hear me?

All chords in this song (5)

The story behind the song

"Sitting Still" was one of the very first songs written by R.E.M. in late 1980, alongside their debut single "Radio Free Europe." It captures the early essence of a band known for Michael Stipe's distinctive vocal style and cryptic lyrics, set against Peter Buck's arpeggiated "jangle" guitar. The version appearing on their 1983 debut album Murmur is the same recording as their initial single, with some subtle adjustments. Playing this song connects you to the foundational sound of a band that would become a pioneer of alternative rock.

AI-written from these sources:Sitting Still — Wikipedia ↗R.E.M. — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Sitting Still

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Aadd9

Emaj7

It is no easy task finding the correct lyrics to REM songs. Got these from a fanatic

website so they are probably as close as possible... stodman

Sitting Still - REM

Aadd9

: x77600

Emaj7

: x66400

F#m11: x44200

Aadd9 Emaj7 Aadd9 Emaj7 E

Intro: F#m11 F#m11

F#m11

This name I got we all agreed

F#m11

See could stop stop it will red

F#m11

We could bind it in the scythe

F#m11

We could gather, throw a fit

B A

Up to buy, Katie buys a kitchen-size, but not me in

B A

Setting trap for the big kill, waste o' time, sitting still

F#m11

I'm the sun and you can read.

F#m11

I'm the sign and you're not deaf

F#m11

We could bind it in the scythe

F#m11

We could gather, throw a fit

B A

Up to buy, Katie buys a kitchen-size, but not me in

B A

Setting trap for the big kill, waste o' time, sitting still

Aadd9 Emaj7 Aadd9 Emaj7

F#m11 F#m11

I I I can hear you. I I I can hear you.

Aadd9 Emaj7 E

F#m11

I I I can hear you.

F#m11

This name I got we all agreed

F#m11

See could stop stop it will red

F#m11

We could bind it in the scythe

F#m11

We could gather, throw a fit

B A

Up to buy, Katie buys a kitchen-size, but not me in

B A

Setting trap for the big kill, waste o' time, sitting still

Aadd9 Emaj7 Aadd9 Emaj7

F#m11 F#m11

I I I can hear you. I I I can hear you.

Aadd9 Emaj7 E

F#m11

I I I can hear you.

F#m11

You can gather when I talk, talk until you're blue

F#m11

You could get away from me, get away from me.

B A

Up to buy, Katie buys a kitchen-size, but not me in

B A

Setting trap for the big kill, waste o' time, sitting still

Aadd9 Emaj7 Aadd9 Emaj7

F#m11 F#m11

I I I can hear you. I I I can hear you.

Aadd9 Emaj7 E

F#m11

I I I can hear you.

Aadd9 Emaj7 Aadd9 Emaj7

F#m11 F#m11

I I I can hear you. I I I can hear you.

Aadd9 Emaj7 E

F#m11

I I I can hear you.

F#m11

Can you hear me?

About Sitting Still Chords by R.E.M.

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