Now playing

Occident

Chords

4.311 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Dminor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

OCCIDENT
AmMercy mEme, the Fnight is Clong.
AmTake Fmy Ebpen, to wriBbte you this soCng.
DmLord: is it hGarder tBbo carry Con,
Bbor to know whCen you are done?
AmAll my Emlife, I've Ffelt as Cthough
AmI'm FinEbside Bba beautiCful Dmmemory,
ReplGaying
with the Bbsound Cturned Bbdown Flow.
CLong-Flife, Gshow your fCace.
EmSlow-Amheart, Bbcurb your Ctaste.
CSmoke me Fout of my hGiding pClace.
EmLong-Amlife, stBbate your Ccase.
AmWhat in the Emworld are we Fwaiting Cfor—
AmbuildFing Ebglowing Bbcities along the sChore,
Dmwhere the wind Gbatters in,
Bbbaiting my Ckin Bblike a mBbatador?
AmSo much vEmalue, Fplaced Cupon
Amwhat Flies Ebjust Bbbeyond our pClans:
Dmwaving my Ghandkerchief,
Bbrunning aClong, Bbtill the end of Cthe sand.
CLong-Flife, Gspeak your nCame.
EmI'm Amso tired Bbof the guessing Cgame.
CBut, something Fis moving,
Gjust out of fraCme:
EmSlow-hAmeart,
Bbbrace and Caim.
AmBreaching Emslowly, aFcross the Csea,
Amone Fmast—
a Ebflash, like the Bbstinger of a Cbee—
Dmto take you Gaway,
a Bbswarming flCeet iBbs gonna take Cyou
from me.
TAmhe univeEmrse is geFtting lCoose:
AmsoddFen spEbread,
Bbfrom some leadeCn disuse,
Dmrushing, unGhinged,
toward Bbdiminishing liCghts,
Bblike a headless caCboose.
CI'll wait for Fyou,
Galongside the Cocean,
Emand make Amdo
with Bbmy no-sCkin.
But Cthen, LonFg-life,
will yGou let me iCn?
And Emthen, Slow-Amheart,
are you Bbgonna know Chim?
CLong-liFfe, speaGk your naCme.
EmI wait, while AmI dBbecry the waCit.
CAnd when I Fdie, may GI relCate:
EmSlow Amheart, BbcongreCgate.
Am, Em, F, C  
Am, F, Eb, Bb, C  
Dm, G, Bb, C  
Bb C
To Amleave your hEmome, and your fFamiCly,
Amfor Fsome EbdistoBbrtion of prCoperty?
Well, Dmdarling, I canG't go.
But Bbyou may stCay
Bbhere, wiCth me.
Am

All chords in this song (8)

🎸 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

Occident

by Joanna Newsom

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

OCCIDENT

Am Em F C

Mercy me, the night is long.

Am F Eb Bb C

Take my pen, to write you this song.

Dm G Bb C

Lord: is it harder to carry on,

Bb C

or to know when you are done?

Am Em F C

All my life, I've felt as though

Am F Eb Bb C Dm

I'm inside a beautiful memory,

Replaying

Bb C Bb F

with the sound turned down low.

C F G C

Long-life, show your face.

Em Am Bb C

Slow-heart, curb your taste.

C F G C

Smoke me out of my hiding place.

Em Am Bb C

Long-life, state your case.

Am Em F C

What in the world are we waiting for—

Am F Eb Bb C

building glowing cities along the shore,

Dm G

where the wind batters in,

Bb C Bb Bb

baiting my kin like a matador?

Am Em F C

So much value, placed upon

Am F Eb Bb C

what lies just beyond our plans:

Dm G

waving my handkerchief,

Bb C Bb C

running along, till the end of the sand.

C F G C

Long-life, speak your name.

Em Am Bb C

I'm so tired of the guessing game.

C F

But, something is moving,

G C

just out of frame:

Em Am

Slow-heart,

Bb C

brace and aim.

Am Em F C

Breaching slowly, across the sea,

Am F

one mast—

Eb Bb C

a flash, like the stinger of a bee—

Dm G

to take you away,

Bb C Bb C

a swarming fleet is gonna take you

from me.

Am Em F C

The universe is getting loose:

Am F Eb

sodden spread,

Bb C

from some leaden disuse,

Dm G

rushing, unhinged,

Bb C

toward diminishing lights,

Bb C

like a headless caboose.

C F

I'll wait for you,

G C

alongside the ocean,

Em Am

and make do

Bb C

with my no-skin.

C F

But then, Long-life,

G C

will you let me in?

Em Am

And then, Slow-heart,

Bb C

are you gonna know him?

C F G C

Long-life, speak your name.

Em Am Bb C

I wait, while I decry the wait.

C F G C

And when I die, may I relate:

Em Am Bb C

Slow heart, congregate.

Am Em F C

, , ,

Am F Eb Bb C

, , , ,

Dm G Bb C

, , ,

Bb C

Am Em F C

To leave your home, and your family,

Am F Eb Bb C

for some distortion of property?

Dm G

Well, darling, I can't go.

Bb C

But you may stay

Bb C

here, with me.

About Occident Chords by Joanna Newsom

Learn how to play Occident by Joanna Newsom with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Occident chords”, “Occident guitar chords”, or “Joanna Newsom Occident 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 Occident chords and for experienced players who want accurate Occident lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Am, Em, F, C, Eb, Bb.

FAQ — Occident by Joanna Newsom

How do I play "Occident" by Joanna Newsom on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Occident" by Joanna Newsom 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 "Occident" by Joanna Newsom free?

Yes. The chords for "Occident" by Joanna Newsom are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Occident" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Occident"?

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

Is "Occident" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Occident" by Joanna Newsom with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Joanna Newsom below.

What key is "Occident" in?

The chords for "Occident" show the original chord names (including Am, Em, F, C, Eb, Bb). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.