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Blacking Out The Friction

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The other chords tab for this song is incredibly wrong, 
even with the key change it attempts.
This tab is in C, which is what Death Cab plays it in, 
but you can move it up or down with a capo if you desire. 
Ben plays a lot of his acoustic songs in E (capo 4). It 
sounds nice in E if you are trying for a sound like his. 
Also, feel free to use different variations of the chords; 
it all sounds fine.
If you want to try and match the strumming pattern on the 
record, just listen and the chords fit, but if you are 
playing solo acoustic I would recommend just sticking with 
a basic pattern, it sounds smoother than the rhythm guitar 
on the record.
CI don't mind the Fweather, I've got
Cscarves and caps and Fsweaters, I've got 
Clong johns under Fslacks for blustery
Cdays.F  
CI think that's its Fbrainless to as-
Csume that making Fchanges to your
Cwindow's view will Fgive a new per-
Cspective.                     FThe 
Dmhardest part is Gyet to
Ccome.F  
CI don't mind reFstrictions or if you're
Cblacking out the Ffriction. It's just
Can escape it's Foverrated
  Canyways.                    FThe
Dmhardest part is Gyet to
Ccome                          Fwhen
Dmyou will cross the Gcountry a-
CloneF  
              C    F(to end)

All chords in this song (4)

The story behind the song

Death Cab for Cutie is known for its sensitive, introspective songwriting and melodic sound, blending indie rock, indie pop, and alternative rock. This song appeared on their 2001 album, The Photo Album. It plays like a journey through the hazy edges of memory and connection, a feeling of things just out of reach.

AI-written from these sources:Death Cab for Cutie — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Blacking Out The Friction

by Death Cab for Cutie

Lyrics & chords · Original key · Capo on fret 4 (as written in this song)

Chords in this song · guitar

The other chords tab for this song is incredibly wrong,

even with the key change it attempts.

This tab is in C, which is what Death Cab plays it in,

but you can move it up or down with a capo if you desire.

Ben plays a lot of his acoustic songs in E (capo 4). It

sounds nice in E if you are trying for a sound like his.

Also, feel free to use different variations of the chords;

it all sounds fine.

If you want to try and match the strumming pattern on the

record, just listen and the chords fit, but if you are

playing solo acoustic I would recommend just sticking with

a basic pattern, it sounds smoother than the rhythm guitar

on the record.

C F

I don't mind the weather, I've got

C F

scarves and caps and sweaters, I've got

C F

long johns under slacks for blustery

C F

days.

C F

I think that's its brainless to as-

C F

sume that making changes to your

C F

window's view will give a new per-

C F

spective. The

Dm G

hardest part is yet to

C F

come.

C F

I don't mind restrictions or if you're

C F

blacking out the friction. It's just

C F

an escape it's overrated

C F

anyways. The

Dm G

hardest part is yet to

C F

come when

Dm G

you will cross the country a-

C F

lone

C F

(to end)

About Blacking Out The Friction Chords by Death Cab for Cutie

Learn how to play Blacking Out The Friction by Death Cab for Cutie with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Blacking Out The Friction chords”, “Blacking Out The Friction guitar chords”, or “Death Cab for Cutie Blacking Out The Friction 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 Blacking Out The Friction chords and for experienced players who want accurate Blacking Out The Friction lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, E, F, Dm, G.

FAQ — Blacking Out The Friction by Death Cab for Cutie

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What key is "Blacking Out The Friction" in?

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