Now playing

Evening Sun

Chords

5.042 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Emajor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

Chords used:
e|--E7----F#9----B7----D#m-6----C#m-4----Ao----Amo----D2----Dm1----Co----G3----E0-------------|
B|--9----11---7-----7-----5----2----1----3----3----1----o----0-------------|
G|--9----11---8-----8-----6----2----2----2----2----o----o----1-------------|
D|--9----11---9-----8-----6----2----2----o----o----2----o----2-------------|
A|--7----9----9-----7-----4----o----o----x----x----3----2----2-------------|
E|--x----x----7-----x-----x----x----x----x----x----x----3----0-------------|
                                                             ^use open E in the
                                                                chorus and bridge
[Verse]
EThey love you or tF#hey hate youB  
BBut they will never Elet D#myou C#mbeE  
EThey thrill you or F#sedate youB  
BBut they will never Elet D#myou C#msee
[Pre-Chorus]
C#m
[Chorus]
AIn Amthe DeveDmning Asun
DIn Dmthe AeveAmning Esun
[Verse]
EEncourage and F#deranged youB  
BWatch you walking EscareD#md aloC#mneE  
EDespite intiF#midationB  
BPleased to watch you dEance D#maloC#mng
[Pre-Chorus]
C#m
[Chorus]
AIn Amthe DeveDmning Asun
DIn Dmthe AeveAmning Esun
[Bridge]
AGo your separate way Enow
SoGmeday you'll come back Cand I'll be dAreaming I was sunEburned
GI don't want to breaCk your heart in
BAreak your heart in twEo halves
KGeep one half and givCe one half to mAe
AI like the summeEr - miss the summer
GTell me, what'd you doC? Nothing? Me too...E  
[Verse]
EAll actors they're pF#retendingB  
BAnd singers they sEomeD#mtimes C#mlieE  
EOh kids are always F#honestB  
BCause they don't think they're Eever D#mgonna C#mdieE  
EYou're the prettiest smartest F#captain of the teamB  
BI love you more than Ebeing D#mseventC#meen
[Pre-Chorus] (Alternative: just hit the 4th fret of A instead of playing the full chord,
C#m                     I think it builds to the last chorus more, but it's up to you)
[Chorus]
AIn Amthe DeveDmning Asun
DIn Dmthe AeveAmning Esun
[Outro]
DIn Dmthe AeveAmning Esun
Hold that last E

All chords in this song (11)

🎸 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

Evening Sun

by The Strokes

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

D#m

C#m

Chords used:

E F# B D#m C#m A Am D Dm C G E

e|--7----9----7-----6-----4----o----o----2----1----o----3----0-------------|

B|--9----11---7-----7-----5----2----1----3----3----1----o----0-------------|

G|--9----11---8-----8-----6----2----2----2----2----o----o----1-------------|

D|--9----11---9-----8-----6----2----2----o----o----2----o----2-------------|

A|--7----9----9-----7-----4----o----o----x----x----3----2----2-------------|

E|--x----x----7-----x-----x----x----x----x----x----x----3----0-------------|

^use open E in the

chorus and bridge

[Verse]

E F# B

They love you or they hate you

B E D#m C#m E

But they will never let you be

E F# B

They thrill you or sedate you

B E D#m C#m

But they will never let you see

[Pre-Chorus]

C#m

[Chorus]

A Am D Dm A

In the evening sun

D Dm A Am E

In the evening sun

[Verse]

E F# B

Encourage and deranged you

B E D#m C#m E

Watch you walking scared alone

E F# B

Despite intimidation

B E D#m C#m

Pleased to watch you dance along

[Pre-Chorus]

C#m

[Chorus]

A Am D Dm A

In the evening sun

D Dm A Am E

In the evening sun

[Bridge]

A E

Go your separate way now

G C A E

Someday you'll come back and I'll be dreaming I was sunburned

G C

I don't want to break your heart in

A E

Break your heart in two halves

G C A

Keep one half and give one half to me

A E

I like the summer - miss the summer

G C E

Tell me, what'd you do? Nothing? Me too...

[Verse]

E F# B

All actors they're pretending

B E D#m C#m E

And singers they sometimes lie

E F# B

Oh kids are always honest

B E D#m C#m E

Cause they don't think they're ever gonna die

E F# B

You're the prettiest smartest captain of the team

B E D#m C#m

I love you more than being seventeen

[Pre-Chorus] (Alternative: just hit the 4th fret of A instead of playing the full chord,

C#m I think it builds to the last chorus more, but it's up to you)

[Chorus]

A Am D Dm A

In the evening sun

D Dm A Am E

In the evening sun

[Outro]

D Dm A Am E

In the evening sun

Hold that last E

About Evening Sun Chords by The Strokes

Learn how to play Evening Sun by The Strokes with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Evening Sun chords”, “Evening Sun guitar chords”, or “The Strokes Evening Sun 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 Evening Sun chords and for experienced players who want accurate Evening Sun lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include E, F#, B, D#m, C#m, A.

FAQ — Evening Sun by The Strokes

How do I play "Evening Sun" by The Strokes on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Evening Sun" by The Strokes 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 "Evening Sun" by The Strokes free?

Yes. The chords for "Evening Sun" by The Strokes are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Evening Sun" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Evening Sun"?

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

Is "Evening Sun" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Evening Sun" by The Strokes with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by The Strokes below.

What key is "Evening Sun" in?

The chords for "Evening Sun" show the original chord names (including E, F#, B, D#m, C#m, A). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.