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Talking Like Turnstiles

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Intro:  G   Cadd9   G  Cadd9  
Verse 1:
GSometimes I talk like a Cadd9turnstile
Gwhen I have had too much to Cadd9drink
GA tangled tongue like English Cadd9Ivy
GJust like a film dubbed out of Cadd9sync
GThe phone is ringing in the Cadd9guest room
GA muffled voice on the Cadd9machine
GIt's either someone I don't want to Cadd9talk to
GOr someone selling what I don't Cadd9need
'Cause I'm Dwaiting for Gyou to come on homeCadd9  
Verse 2:
Sometimes I fall in fits of laughter
My bottle shatters on the floor
And you apologize profusely
for the drunkard on your arm
Chorus:
GAnd I'll Dchange, love, Cadd9change, love
EmChange for youG  
Cause Deven Cadd9slurred words Emcan contain some Gtruth
I'll Dchange, love, Cadd9change, love
EmChange for youG  
When DI am Cadd9ready toG  

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Talking Like Turnstiles

by Death Cab for Cutie

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Cadd9

G Cadd9 G Cadd9

Intro:

Verse 1:

G Cadd9

Sometimes I talk like a turnstile

G Cadd9

when I have had too much to drink

G Cadd9

A tangled tongue like English Ivy

G Cadd9

Just like a film dubbed out of sync

G Cadd9

The phone is ringing in the guest room

G Cadd9

A muffled voice on the machine

G Cadd9

It's either someone I don't want to talk to

G Cadd9

Or someone selling what I don't need

D G Cadd9

'Cause I'm waiting for you to come on home

Verse 2:

Sometimes I fall in fits of laughter

My bottle shatters on the floor

And you apologize profusely

for the drunkard on your arm

Chorus:

G D Cadd9

And I'll change, love, change, love

Em G

Change for you

D Cadd9 Em G

Cause even slurred words can contain some truth

D Cadd9

I'll change, love, change, love

Em G

Change for you

D Cadd9 G

When I am ready to

About Talking Like Turnstiles Chords by Death Cab for Cutie

Learn how to play Talking Like Turnstiles by Death Cab for Cutie with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Talking Like Turnstiles chords”, “Talking Like Turnstiles guitar chords”, or “Death Cab for Cutie Talking Like Turnstiles 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 Talking Like Turnstiles chords and for experienced players who want accurate Talking Like Turnstiles lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, Cadd9, A, D, Em.

FAQ — Talking Like Turnstiles by Death Cab for Cutie

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Is "Talking Like Turnstiles" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Talking Like Turnstiles" by Death Cab for Cutie with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Death Cab for Cutie below.

What key is "Talking Like Turnstiles" in?

The chords for "Talking Like Turnstiles" show the original chord names (including G, Cadd9, A, D, Em). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.