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Chocolate

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[Intro]
D G D G D G D G
e|---------------------|
B|---------------------|
G|---------------------|
D|--4--2--0--0h2-------|
A|----------------2----|
E|---------------------| x2 (over D G x2)
[Verse 1]
DThis could be the Gvery minute,
DI'm aware I'm Ga-live,
DAll these places Gfeel like homeD  G  
DWith a name I'd Gnever chosen,
DI can make my Gfirst steps,
DAs a child of Gtwenty-five
[Chorus 1]
This is the Dstraw, final F#mstraw in Gthe
roof of my Dmouth as I F#mlie to Gyou,
Just because DI'm sorry F#mdoesn't Gmean,
I didnt enDjoy it F#mat the Gtime
e|---------------------|
B|---------------------|
G|---------------------|
D|--4--2--0--0h2-------|
A|----------------2----|
E|---------------------| x2 (over D G x2)
[Verse 2]
DYour the only Gthing that I love,
Dscares me more Gevery day,
Don my knees I Gthink clearerD  G  
DGoodness knows I Gsaw it coming,
Dor at least I Gclaim I did,
Dbut in truth I'm Glost for words
[Chorus 2]
What have I Ddone it's too F#mlate for Gthat,
what have I Dbecome truth is F#mnothing Gyet,
a simple mistDake starts the F#mhardest Gtime,
I promise I'll Ddo anytF#mhing you aGsk... this tiDme.

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The story behind the song

"Chocolate" by Snow Patrol, from their album Final Straw, captures a feeling of panic and despair as if facing the end of the world. The lyrics, penned by lead vocalist Gary Lightbody, evoke a sense of urgency, like an hourglass quickly running out. It paints a picture where darkness and death loom as time slips away. Playing this song can channel that intense, dramatic feeling of a world on the brink.

AI-written from these sources:Chocolate (Snow Patrol song) — Wikipedia ↗Snow Patrol — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Chocolate

by Snow Patrol

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

F#m

No Capo

[Intro]

D G D G D G D G

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

B|---------------------|

G|---------------------|

D|--4--2--0--0h2-------|

A|----------------2----|

E|---------------------| x2 (over D G x2)

[Verse 1]

D G

This could be the very minute,

D G

I'm aware I'm a-live,

D G D G

All these places feel like home

D G

With a name I'd never chosen,

D G

I can make my first steps,

D G

As a child of twenty-five

[Chorus 1]

D F#m G

This is the straw, final straw in the

D F#m G

roof of my mouth as I lie to you,

D F#m G

Just because I'm sorry doesn't mean,

D F#m G

I didnt enjoy it at the time

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

B|---------------------|

G|---------------------|

D|--4--2--0--0h2-------|

A|----------------2----|

E|---------------------| x2 (over D G x2)

[Verse 2]

D G

Your the only thing that I love,

D G

scares me more every day,

D G D G

on my knees I think clearer

D G

Goodness knows I saw it coming,

D G

or at least I claim I did,

D G

but in truth I'm lost for words

[Chorus 2]

D F#m G

What have I done it's too late for that,

D F#m G

what have I become truth is nothing yet,

D F#m G

a simple mistake starts the hardest time,

D F#m G D

I promise I'll do anything you ask... this time.

About Chocolate Chords by Snow Patrol

Learn how to play Chocolate by Snow Patrol with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Chocolate chords”, “Chocolate guitar chords”, or “Snow Patrol Chocolate 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 Chocolate chords and for experienced players who want accurate Chocolate lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, G, B, A, E, F#m.

FAQ — Chocolate by Snow Patrol

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Can I transpose "Chocolate" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Chocolate"?

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

Is "Chocolate" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Chocolate" in?

The chords for "Chocolate" show the original chord names (including D, G, B, A, E, F#m). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.