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[Intro]
C Db C Db Eb Ab
[Verse]
CSo here we are
DbAwake and Cdreaming
DbOh don't look Ebup, there's nothing Abthere
[Chorus]
CTilting at Dbtilting things
AbLet's see what the Eaugdaylight brings
AbLet's see what the Eaugdaylight bringsAb  
[Bridge]
DbWho needs Gbdiamond Abrings
DbPicture frames, Gbfancy Abthings
DbWhen paperbacks and Gbradios Abtell the Dbtale?Gb  Ab  
[Verse]
CSo nothing's fair
DbI'm worse for Ctrying
DbWhile your eyes Ebstrain to see the Abair
[Chorus]
CTilting at Dbtilting things
AbLet's see what the Eaugdaylight brings
AbLet's see what the Eaugdaylight bringsAb  

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Daylight

by They Might Be Giants

Lyrics & chords · Original key

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Eaug

[Intro]

C Db C Db Eb Ab

[Verse]

So here we are

Db C

Awake and dreaming

Db Eb Ab

Oh don't look up, there's nothing there

[Chorus]

C Db

Tilting at tilting things

Ab Eaug

Let's see what the daylight brings

Ab Eaug Ab

Let's see what the daylight brings

[Bridge]

Db Gb Ab

Who needs diamond rings

Db Gb Ab

Picture frames, fancy things

Db Gb Ab Db Gb Ab

When paperbacks and radios tell the tale?

[Verse]

So nothing's fair

Db C

I'm worse for trying

Db Eb Ab

While your eyes strain to see the air

[Chorus]

C Db

Tilting at tilting things

Ab Eaug

Let's see what the daylight brings

Ab Eaug Ab

Let's see what the daylight brings

About Daylight Chords by They Might Be Giants

Learn how to play Daylight by They Might Be Giants with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Daylight chords”, “Daylight guitar chords”, or “They Might Be Giants Daylight 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 Daylight chords and for experienced players who want accurate Daylight lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, Db, Eb, Ab, Eaug, Gb.

FAQ — Daylight by They Might Be Giants

How do I play "Daylight" by They Might Be Giants on guitar?

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Can I transpose "Daylight" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Daylight"?

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

Is "Daylight" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Daylight" by They Might Be Giants with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by They Might Be Giants below.

What key is "Daylight" in?

The chords for "Daylight" show the original chord names (including C, Db, Eb, Ab, Eaug, Gb). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.