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Old Soul Song

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1/1

Tempo 80 BPMVol

Sound:

Position

Step 1 / 1Position: 2

1 index2 middle3 ring4 pinkyO openSpace = play/pause

e|Emadd9--2--|
B|--0--|
G|--0--|
D|--2--|
A|--2--|
E|--0--|
The Dsus4 - D part of the main riff is optional if you want to follow the melody.
[Intro]
 D   Dmaj9   Dsus4   D   Bm   G   A    Dmaj7x2
[Verse 1]
DGrey like new day Dmaj7leaks through the Bmwindow
An old soul Gsong comes on the alAarm clock raDdio
We Dwalked the forty Dmaj7blocks to the miBmddle
Of the Gplace we heard that Aeverything would beD  
And there were Gbarricades to Akeep us off the Dstreets
But the Bmcrowd kept pushing Gforward
'til they Emadd9swallowed the poliAce
Yeah, they went Emadd9wild, yeah, they went wiGld
yeah, they went Emadd9wild, yeah, they went Gmwild
[Instrumental]
 D   Dmaj9   Dsus4   D   Bm   G   A    Dmaj7x2
[Verse 2]
We Dleft before the Dmaj7dust had time to Bmsettle
And all the Gbroken glass swept Aoff the avenueD  
And all the Dway home held your Dmaj7camera like a biBmble
Just wishing Gso bad that it Aheld some kind of truDth
And I stood Gnervous next to Ayou in the dark rDoom
You dropped the Bmpaper in my wGater
And it Emadd9all begins to bloomA  
[Hook]
Yeah, they go Emadd9wild, yeah, they go Gwild
Yeah, they go Emadd9wild, yeah, they go Gmwild
[Bridge]
 Dsus2   D   Dmaj9   Dsus4   D   G   Bm   G    Ax2
And just Gwhen I get so Alonesome I can't Dspeak
I see some Bmflowers on a hGill side
Like a Emadd9wall of new TVsA  
[Hook]
Yeah, they go Emadd9wild, yeah, they go wilGd
Yeah, they go Emadd9wild, yeah, they go wiGmld
Yeah, they go Dwild, yeah, they go Bmwild
Yeah, they go Gwild, yeah, they go Gmwild

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Old Soul Song

by Bright Eyes

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Emadd9

Dmaj9

Dsus4

Dmaj7

Dsus2

Emadd9

e|--2--|

B|--0--|

G|--0--|

D|--2--|

A|--2--|

E|--0--|

The Dsus4 - D part of the main riff is optional if you want to follow the melody.

[Intro]

D Dmaj9 Dsus4 D Bm G A Dmaj7

[Verse 1]

D Dmaj7 Bm

Grey like new day leaks through the window

G A D

An old soul song comes on the alarm clock radio

D Dmaj7 Bm

We walked the forty blocks to the middle

G A D

Of the place we heard that everything would be

G A D

And there were barricades to keep us off the streets

Bm G

But the crowd kept pushing forward

Emadd9 A

'til they swallowed the police

Emadd9 G

Yeah, they went wild, yeah, they went wild

Emadd9 Gm

yeah, they went wild, yeah, they went wild

[Instrumental]

D Dmaj9 Dsus4 D Bm G A Dmaj7

[Verse 2]

D Dmaj7 Bm

We left before the dust had time to settle

G A D

And all the broken glass swept off the avenue

D Dmaj7 Bm

And all the way home held your camera like a bible

G A D

Just wishing so bad that it held some kind of truth

G A D

And I stood nervous next to you in the dark room

Bm G

You dropped the paper in my water

Emadd9 A

And it all begins to bloom

[Hook]

Emadd9 G

Yeah, they go wild, yeah, they go wild

Emadd9 Gm

Yeah, they go wild, yeah, they go wild

[Bridge]

Dsus2 D Dmaj9 Dsus4 D G Bm G A

G A D

And just when I get so lonesome I can't speak

Bm G

I see some flowers on a hill side

Emadd9 A

Like a wall of new TVs

[Hook]

Emadd9 G

Yeah, they go wild, yeah, they go wild

Emadd9 Gm

Yeah, they go wild, yeah, they go wild

D Bm

Yeah, they go wild, yeah, they go wild

G Gm

Yeah, they go wild, yeah, they go wild

About Old Soul Song Chords by Bright Eyes

Learn how to play Old Soul Song by Bright Eyes with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Old Soul Song chords”, “Old Soul Song guitar chords”, or “Bright Eyes Old Soul Song 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 Old Soul Song chords and for experienced players who want accurate Old Soul Song lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Emadd9, B, G, D, A, E.

FAQ — Old Soul Song by Bright Eyes

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Is "Old Soul Song" easy to play on guitar?

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What key is "Old Soul Song" in?

The chords for "Old Soul Song" show the original chord names (including Emadd9, B, G, D, A, E). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.