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Pictures In An Exhibition

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Tuning: Half Step Down
e|-C0----Am0-----F1----Em-0----G3-----|
B|-1----1-----1-----0----3-----|
G|-0----2-----2-----0----0-----|
D|-2----2-----3-----2----0-----|
A|-3----0-----3-----2----2-----|
E|------------1-----0----3-----|
[Verse 1]
CI think you cAmaught me on the Fdownslide, downturn
CI was busy wrAmiting with a Fpen and paper thin dream
CAnd all your Amplastic people with Fplastic hearts and smiles
CThey had the Amworst intentions Fall along afGter aGll
AGll, AGll, AGll
[Refrain]
  CThis polyurethane pFeople with a glass heart
  CThis polyurethane pFeople with a glass heart
  CThis polyurethane pFeople with a glass heart
  CThis polyurethane pFeople with a glass heart
[Verse 2]
  CThe royal castle Amholds the Fmellow drama kings and quCeens
And all their dazAmzling children, Fthey’re so regal, so clean
   CWith pristine Amfingertips, they Fwash behind their eaCrs
Then let their haAmir down ‘til the Faudiences lGeave
LeGave, LeGave, LeGave LeGave
[Chorus]
AmI’m CdefiFnitely Emshaking
AmThe Csilence Fisn’t Embreaking
AmBackCwashed and Fstranded Emmemories
AmOf sComething FI thought cEmould be
[Instrumental]
|    G|   Em|   Em|  D   C|
|    G|   Em|   Em|  D   C|
[Chorus]
AmI’m CdefiFnitely Emshaking
AmThe Csilence Fisn’t Embreaking
AmBackCwashed and Fstranded Emmemories
AmOf sComething FI thought cEmould be
[Bridge]
GI’m EmdefinFitely Emshaking
GI’m EmdefinFitely Emshaking
GI’m EmdefinFitely Emshaking
GI’m EmdefinFitely Emshaking
[Outro]
    G(EmOoh, EmI'm still sDhakCing)
    G(EmOoh, EmI'm still sDhakCing)
    G(EmOoh, EmI'm still sDhakCing)
    G(EmOoh, EmI'm still sDhakCing)
G

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Pictures In An Exhibition

by Death Cab for Cutie

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

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Tuning: Half Step Down

C Am F Em G

e|-0----0-----1-----0----3-----|

B|-1----1-----1-----0----3-----|

G|-0----2-----2-----0----0-----|

D|-2----2-----3-----2----0-----|

A|-3----0-----3-----2----2-----|

E|------------1-----0----3-----|

[Verse 1]

C Am F

I think you caught me on the downslide, downturn

C Am F

I was busy writing with a pen and paper thin dream

C Am F

And all your plastic people with plastic hearts and smiles

C Am F G G

They had the worst intentions all along after all

G G G

All, All, All

[Refrain]

C F

This polyurethane people with a glass heart

C F

This polyurethane people with a glass heart

C F

This polyurethane people with a glass heart

C F

This polyurethane people with a glass heart

[Verse 2]

C Am F C

The royal castle holds the mellow drama kings and queens

Am F

And all their dazzling children, they’re so regal, so clean

C Am F C

With pristine fingertips, they wash behind their ears

Am F G

Then let their hair down ‘til the audiences leave

G G G G

Leave, Leave, Leave Leave

[Chorus]

Am C F Em

I’m definitely shaking

Am C F Em

The silence isn’t breaking

Am C F Em

Backwashed and stranded memories

Am C F Em

Of something I thought could be

[Instrumental]

G Em Em D C

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G Em Em D C

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[Chorus]

Am C F Em

I’m definitely shaking

Am C F Em

The silence isn’t breaking

Am C F Em

Backwashed and stranded memories

Am C F Em

Of something I thought could be

[Bridge]

G Em F Em

I’m definitely shaking

G Em F Em

I’m definitely shaking

G Em F Em

I’m definitely shaking

G Em F Em

I’m definitely shaking

[Outro]

G Em Em D C

(Ooh, I'm still shaking)

G Em Em D C

(Ooh, I'm still shaking)

G Em Em D C

(Ooh, I'm still shaking)

G Em Em D C

(Ooh, I'm still shaking)

About Pictures In An Exhibition Chords by Death Cab for Cutie

Learn how to play Pictures In An Exhibition by Death Cab for Cutie with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Pictures In An Exhibition chords”, “Pictures In An Exhibition guitar chords”, or “Death Cab for Cutie Pictures In An Exhibition 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 Pictures In An Exhibition chords and for experienced players who want accurate Pictures In An Exhibition lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, Am, F, Em, G, B.

FAQ — Pictures In An Exhibition by Death Cab for Cutie

How do I play "Pictures In An Exhibition" by Death Cab for Cutie on guitar?

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Can I see chord diagrams for "Pictures In An Exhibition"?

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Is "Pictures In An Exhibition" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Pictures In An Exhibition" 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 "Pictures In An Exhibition" in?

The chords for "Pictures In An Exhibition" show the original chord names (including C, Am, F, Em, G, B). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.