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C:| x32013
C#dim?:| x43023 (alternatively, you can mute the high E too)
C6add9:| x30213
Chords are played in a steady rhythm, one chord per line. It sounds like the low note of
chords is dropped down to a C; this effect could be simulated by putting a capo on the
fret for all strings except the low E if you don't want to retune. (Only works if you 
a clamp capo).
CDeep in the past, far in the future time
C#dimDeep in the past, far in the future Ctime
C6add9                                                 C  
Just 'cause no one saw you, that don't mean it ain't a crime
CThey say they know me but they only know my name
C#dimThey say they know me but they only knCow my name
C6add9                                                      C  
They're through asking me questions, I ain't gonna learn to sing
CIf they want it they can take it, they don't need no reason why
C#dimIf they want it they can take it, they don't need no reason Cwhy
C6add9                                                        C  
The night they took you from me I saw the broken window and I cried
CThey bound my eyes and they bound my hands
C#dimThey bound my eyes and they bouCnd my hands
C6add9                                       C  
Where they're gonna take me now? No one understands
CThey say they know me but they only know my name
C#dimThey say they know me but they only knCow my name
C6add9                                                      C  
They're through asking me questions, I ain't gonna learn to sing
CLay their hands upon me now, it's midnight blue
C#dimLay the hands upon me now, it's midnight Cblue
C6add9                                   G  
They didn't know me and they didn't know you, no, no
CNow reduced to hide in the dark when they came for you
CI gained the world but I lost your trust
C#dimI gained the world but I lost your Ctrust
C6add9                                           C  
they throw their money at you, it ain't easy to adjust
CCome out, and put your hands on your head
C#dimI said come out, and put your hands on your Chead
C6add9                                       C  
Come and join the rest of us, we are already dead
CIf they want it they can take it, they don't need no reason why
C#dimIf they want it they can take it, they don't need no reason Cwhy
C6add9                                                        C  
The night they took you from me I saw the broken window and I cried
CWoe unto them if they touch a hair on your head
C#dimWoe unto them if they touch a hair on your Chead
C6add9                                           C  
You're gonna join the rest of us, we are already dead
CThey won the battle, but the war is through
C#dimThey won the battle, but the war is Cthrough
C6add9                                   G  
They didn't know me and they didn't know you, no, no
CNow reduced to knock in the dark when they came for you

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Broken Window

by Arcade Fire

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

C#dim

:| x32013

C#dim?:| x43023 (alternatively, you can mute the high E too)

C6add9:| x30213

Chords are played in a steady rhythm, one chord per line. It sounds like the low note of

chords is dropped down to a C; this effect could be simulated by putting a capo on the

fret for all strings except the low E if you don't want to retune. (Only works if you

a clamp capo).

Deep in the past, far in the future time

C#dim C

Deep in the past, far in the future time

C6add9

Just 'cause no one saw you, that don't mean it ain't a crime

They say they know me but they only know my name

C#dim C

They say they know me but they only know my name

C6add9

They're through asking me questions, I ain't gonna learn to sing

If they want it they can take it, they don't need no reason why

C#dim C

If they want it they can take it, they don't need no reason why

C6add9

The night they took you from me I saw the broken window and I cried

They bound my eyes and they bound my hands

C#dim C

They bound my eyes and they bound my hands

C6add9

Where they're gonna take me now? No one understands

They say they know me but they only know my name

C#dim C

They say they know me but they only know my name

C6add9

They're through asking me questions, I ain't gonna learn to sing

Lay their hands upon me now, it's midnight blue

C#dim C

Lay the hands upon me now, it's midnight blue

C6add9

They didn't know me and they didn't know you, no, no

Now reduced to hide in the dark when they came for you

I gained the world but I lost your trust

C#dim C

I gained the world but I lost your trust

C6add9

they throw their money at you, it ain't easy to adjust

Come out, and put your hands on your head

C#dim C

I said come out, and put your hands on your head

C6add9

Come and join the rest of us, we are already dead

If they want it they can take it, they don't need no reason why

C#dim C

If they want it they can take it, they don't need no reason why

C6add9

The night they took you from me I saw the broken window and I cried

Woe unto them if they touch a hair on your head

C#dim C

Woe unto them if they touch a hair on your head

C6add9

You're gonna join the rest of us, we are already dead

They won the battle, but the war is through

C#dim C

They won the battle, but the war is through

C6add9

They didn't know me and they didn't know you, no, no

Now reduced to knock in the dark when they came for you

About Broken Window Chords by Arcade Fire

Learn how to play Broken Window by Arcade Fire with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Broken Window chords”, “Broken Window guitar chords”, or “Arcade Fire Broken Window 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 Broken Window chords and for experienced players who want accurate Broken Window lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, C#dim, E, G.

FAQ — Broken Window by Arcade Fire

How do I play "Broken Window" by Arcade Fire on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Broken Window" by Arcade Fire 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.

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Can I transpose "Broken Window" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Broken Window"?

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

Is "Broken Window" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Broken Window" by Arcade Fire with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Arcade Fire below.

What key is "Broken Window" in?

The chords for "Broken Window" show the original chord names (including C, C#dim, E, G). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.