Now playing

Needle And Haystack Life

Chords

4.620 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Cmajor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

1/36

Tempo 80 BPMVol

Sound:

Position

Step 1 / 36Position: 5

1 index2 middle3 ring4 pinkyO openSpace = play/pause

Title: Needle and Haystack Life
Preformed by: Switchfoot
Written by: Jon Foreman
[Intro]
C
e|-C--------------------------------|
B|-8-----8-6-----6-5-----5-3p1-3/5-|
G|---5p0-----5p0-----5p0-----------| x4
D|---------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------|
E|---------------------------------|
or
e|-C3-------1-------0---------------|
B|---1-1-1---1-1-1---1-1-1-3p1-1-1-|
G|---------------------------------| x4
D|---------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------|
E|---------------------------------|
[Verse 1]
  AmThe Cworld begins
  FWith newborn skin
    Am     CWe are right Fnow
  AmYou're a Cneedle girl
  FIn a haystack world
    Am     CWe are right Fnow
[Pre-chorus 1]
  AmYou breathe it in
  GThe highs and loFws
We call it liAmvingG  
[Chorus]
 FIn this nCeedle and hGaystack lFife
I've found mCiracles thGere in your eyFes
It's no aCccident Gwe're here tonAmightF  
                 AmN.C.
We are once in a lifetime
[Post-Chorus]
Amoh aChh Fohh
oh-ahh-Amoh aChh Fohh
[Verse 2]
  AmNo, don't let go
  GDon't give up hFope
All is forgAmivenG  
[Pre-chorus 2]
  AmYou breathe it in
  GYou breathe it iFn
We call it liAmvingG  
[Chorus]
 FIn this nCeedle and hGaystack lFife
I've found mCiracles thGere in your eyFes
It's no aCccident Gwe're here tonAmightF  
We are oAmnce in a Glifetime
[Bridge]
 DmAll is not loAmst
  FAll is not AmlostG  
  DmBecome who you Amare
  FIt happens Amonce in a lGifetime
[Instrumental]
C  C  C  C
[Chorus]
In this Cneedle and Ghaystack Flife
I've found mCiracles thGere in your eyFes
It's no aCccident Gwe're here tonAmightF  
We are oAmnce in a Glifetime
[Outro]
 Am           F          AmN.C.
life, we are once in a lifetime
C F
  Cwe are oFnce in a lifetime
C

All chords in this song (5)

🎸 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

Needle And Haystack Life

by Switchfoot

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Title: Needle and Haystack Life

Preformed by: Switchfoot

Written by: Jon Foreman

[Intro]

e|---------------------------------|

B|-8-----8-6-----6-5-----5-3p1-3/5-|

G|---5p0-----5p0-----5p0-----------| x4

D|---------------------------------|

A|---------------------------------|

E|---------------------------------|

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

B|---1-1-1---1-1-1---1-1-1-3p1-1-1-|

G|---------------------------------| x4

D|---------------------------------|

A|---------------------------------|

E|---------------------------------|

[Verse 1]

Am C

The world begins

With newborn skin

Am C F

We are right now

Am C

You're a needle girl

In a haystack world

Am C F

We are right now

[Pre-chorus 1]

You breathe it in

G F

The highs and lows

Am G

We call it living

[Chorus]

F C G F

In this needle and haystack life

C G F

I've found miracles there in your eyes

C G Am F

It's no accident we're here tonight

N.C.

We are once in a lifetime

[Post-Chorus]

Am C F

oh ahh ohh

Am C F

oh-ahh-oh ahh ohh

[Verse 2]

No, don't let go

G F

Don't give up hope

Am G

All is forgiven

[Pre-chorus 2]

You breathe it in

G F

You breathe it in

Am G

We call it living

[Chorus]

F C G F

In this needle and haystack life

C G F

I've found miracles there in your eyes

C G Am F

It's no accident we're here tonight

Am G

We are once in a lifetime

[Bridge]

Dm Am

All is not lost

F Am G

All is not lost

Dm Am

Become who you are

F Am G

It happens once in a lifetime

[Instrumental]

C C C C

[Chorus]

C G F

In this needle and haystack life

C G F

I've found miracles there in your eyes

C G Am F

It's no accident we're here tonight

Am G

We are once in a lifetime

[Outro]

Am F Am

N.C.

life, we are once in a lifetime

C F

we are once in a lifetime

About Needle And Haystack Life Chords by Switchfoot

Learn how to play Needle And Haystack Life by Switchfoot with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Needle And Haystack Life chords”, “Needle And Haystack Life guitar chords”, or “Switchfoot Needle And Haystack Life 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 Needle And Haystack Life chords and for experienced players who want accurate Needle And Haystack Life lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, B, G, D, A, E.

FAQ — Needle And Haystack Life by Switchfoot

How do I play "Needle And Haystack Life" by Switchfoot on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Needle And Haystack Life" by Switchfoot 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 "Needle And Haystack Life" by Switchfoot free?

Yes. The chords for "Needle And Haystack Life" by Switchfoot are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Needle And Haystack Life" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Needle And Haystack Life"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Needle And Haystack Life" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Needle And Haystack Life" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Needle And Haystack Life" by Switchfoot with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Switchfoot below.

What key is "Needle And Haystack Life" in?

The chords for "Needle And Haystack Life" show the original chord names (including C, B, G, D, A, E). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.