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Passenger Seat

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Capo on fret 2 (as written in this song)

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1 index2 middle3 ring4 pinkyO open
<------Passenger Seat------>
Death Cab for Cutie
The main gist of the verse in this song is piano but I think this part works for the guitar:
e|-----0--------- e|----------------------------|
B|---------1----- B|----------------------------|
G|-------0------- G|----------------------------|
D|---2-----3----- D|-----3---2---0---2---0------|
A|--3------------ A|---3---------------------3--|
E|--------------- E|-1--------------------------|
You are driving me home
(Capo 2) I sing it with no capo....
I Croll the window down
and then begin to Gbreathe in.
tChe darkest country road,
and the strong scent of eGvergreen;
From the passenger seat as
yFou are drivGing me homeC  
TChen looking upwards,
I strain my eyes to tGry
TCo tell the difference between
Shooting stars and sateGllites
From the passenger seat as
yFou are drivGing me homFe.
e|-------------------------------------------------------------|
B|----------1-----------------------------0--------------------|
G|--------2-----------------0----------------2-----------------|
D|-----3---------------3--2------------3------------3-2-3--2---|
A|---3--3------------3--3------------3--3----------3-----------|
E|-1---------------1---------------1-------------1-------------|
Do they collide? I ask and you smile
with my feet on the dash the world doesn't matter (C)
When yGou feel embarFrassed,
IC'll be your prFide
When yoGu need direFctions
I'Cll be the guAmide
For aEll tAmimeC  F  
For aEll tAmimeC  F  C  
All chords in this song (5)

The story behind the song

"Passenger Seat" by Death Cab for Cutie is a song that captures the intimacy and quiet joy of simply being present with someone you care deeply about. It paints a picture of finding contentment and connection in the unassuming space of a car, watching the world go by. This track comes from their 2003 album Transatlanticism, an album that marked a significant moment for the band. Playing it can feel like a tender, whispered confession of affection.

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

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