Now playing

Foundations

Chords

4.9401 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Cmajor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

FOUNDATIONS
KATE NASH
This is such a beautiful and simple song; I don't know
why anyone hasn't made a correct, definitive chord sheet of it.
Anyway, here goes my version.
CHORD CHART
   C032010
   F133211
  Amx02210  or  577555
   G320033  or  355433
[INTRO]  C-     Fx3
         G- F  
[Verse]
CThursday night, Feverything's fine, 
Cexcept you've got that loFok in your eye
when I'm Ctellin' a story and Fyou find it boring,
you're Gthinking of something to Fsay.
You'll go aClong with it then dFrop it 
and humilCliate mFe
in front of Cour friends.F  
 G- F  
[Verse]
Then CI'll use that voice that yFou find annoyin'
and say Csomething like
"yeah, intelligent Finput, darlin',
why don't you just Chave another beer then?"F  
 G- F  
[Verse]
Then you'll cCall me a bitch
and eFveryone we're with will bCe embarrassed,
and FI wont give Ca shit.F  
 G- F  
[Chorus]
My fFingertips are holding 
onto the Amcracks in our foundation,
and I kGnow that I should let go,
but FI can't.
And Amevery time we fight I know it's not Gright,
every time that you're upset and I Fsmile.
i know I should forget, but GI can't.
[Verse]
CYou said I must eat Fso many lemons
    C'cause I am sFo bitter.
CI said
"I'd rather be Fwith your friends mate 
'cGause they are much fFitter."
[Verse]
CYes, it was childish and Fyou got aggressive,
Cand I must admit that FI was a bit scared,
Cbut it gives me Fthrills to wind you uGp.F  
[Chorus]
My fFingertips are holding 
onto the Amcracks in our foundation,
and I kGnow that I should let go,
but FI can't.
And Amevery time we fight I know it's not Gright,
every time that you're upset and I Fsmile.
I know I should forget, but GI can't.
[Verse]
CYour face is Fpasty 
'cause yCou've gone and got so wFasted,
what a suCrprise.
Don't want to Flook at your faceG  
 'cause it's makin' Fme sick.
[Verse]
CYou've gone and Fgot sick on my Ctrainers,
I only Fgot these yesteCrday.
Oh, my gosh, FI cannot be bothered Gwith this.F  
[Verse]
CWell, I'll leave you there 'till the Fmornin',
and I Cpurposely won't turn the Fheating on
and dCear God, I hope FI'm not stuck with Gthis one.F  
[Chorus]
My fFingertips are holding 
onto the Amcracks in our foundation,
and I kGnow that I should let go,
but FI can't.
And Amevery time we fight I know it's not Gright,
every time that you're upset and I Fsmile.
I know I should forget, but GI can't.
[Outro]
And Fevery time we fight I know it's not Amright,
every time that you're upset and I Gsmile.
I know I should forget, but FI can't.
And Amevery time we fight I know it's not Gright,
every time that you're upset and I Fsmile.
I know I should forget, but GI can't.
 F-  Am-  G- F  
 Am-  G-  F- G  
End on Am  

All chords in this song (4)

Open

X32O1O

Major chord - Happy, bright sound

✕ Mute Open Press

Skill · find home

C major

This chord is home. When a line ends, land here.

Foundations

🎸 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

Foundations

by Kate Nash

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

FOUNDATIONS

KATE NASH

This is such a beautiful and simple song; I don't know

why anyone hasn't made a correct, definitive chord sheet of it.

Anyway, here goes my version.

CHORD CHART

032010

133211

x02210 or 577555

320033 or 355433

C F

[INTRO] - x3

G F

[Verse]

C F

Thursday night, everything's fine,

C F

except you've got that look in your eye

C F

when I'm tellin' a story and you find it boring,

G F

you're thinking of something to say.

C F

You'll go along with it then drop it

C F

and humilliate me

C F

in front of our friends.

G F

[Verse]

C F

Then I'll use that voice that you find annoyin'

and say something like

"yeah, intelligent input, darlin',

C F

why don't you just have another beer then?"

G F

[Verse]

Then you'll call me a bitch

F C

and everyone we're with will be embarrassed,

F C F

and I wont give a shit.

G F

[Chorus]

My fingertips are holding

onto the cracks in our foundation,

and I know that I should let go,

but I can't.

Am G

And every time we fight I know it's not right,

every time that you're upset and I smile.

i know I should forget, but I can't.

[Verse]

C F

You said I must eat so many lemons

C F

'cause I am so bitter.

I said

"I'd rather be with your friends mate

G F

'cause they are much fitter."

[Verse]

C F

Yes, it was childish and you got aggressive,

C F

and I must admit that I was a bit scared,

C F G F

but it gives me thrills to wind you up.

[Chorus]

My fingertips are holding

onto the cracks in our foundation,

and I know that I should let go,

but I can't.

Am G

And every time we fight I know it's not right,

every time that you're upset and I smile.

I know I should forget, but I can't.

[Verse]

C F

Your face is pasty

C F

'cause you've gone and got so wasted,

what a surprise.

F G

Don't want to look at your face

'cause it's makin' me sick.

[Verse]

C F C

You've gone and got sick on my trainers,

F C

I only got these yesterday.

F G F

Oh, my gosh, I cannot be bothered with this.

[Verse]

C F

Well, I'll leave you there 'till the mornin',

C F

and I purposely won't turn the heating on

C F G F

and dear God, I hope I'm not stuck with this one.

[Chorus]

My fingertips are holding

onto the cracks in our foundation,

and I know that I should let go,

but I can't.

Am G

And every time we fight I know it's not right,

every time that you're upset and I smile.

I know I should forget, but I can't.

[Outro]

F Am

And every time we fight I know it's not right,

every time that you're upset and I smile.

I know I should forget, but I can't.

Am G

And every time we fight I know it's not right,

every time that you're upset and I smile.

I know I should forget, but I can't.

F Am G F

- - -

Am G F G

- - -

End on

About Foundations Chords by Kate Nash

Learn how to play Foundations by Kate Nash with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Foundations chords”, “Foundations guitar chords”, or “Kate Nash Foundations 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 Foundations chords and for experienced players who want accurate Foundations lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, F, Am, G.

FAQ — Foundations by Kate Nash

How do I play "Foundations" by Kate Nash on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Foundations" by Kate Nash 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 "Foundations" by Kate Nash free?

Yes. The chords for "Foundations" by Kate Nash are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Foundations" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Foundations"?

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

Is "Foundations" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Foundations" in?

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