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[Intro]
Cmaj7 Cmaj7 Am G/B Cmaj7 Cmaj7
[Verse 1]
          Cmaj7   Cmaj7            Am7          G/B   Cmaj7Cmaj7/#11
Find a thread to pull and we can watch it unravel
                  Cmaj7   Cmaj7            Am7          G/B      Cmaj7Cmaj7/#11
'Cause we've been living with a ghost of summer 18 years ago
[Refrain]
A hint of Cmaj7light in the darkEm  
Only enougDsus2h to keep from giving upCmaj7  
If I could go Am7back to the startG  
To break the pDsus2attern forming between usCmaj7  
[Interlude]
Cmaj7 Cmaj7 Am G/B Cmaj7 Cmaj7
[Verse 2]
             Cmaj7   Cmaj7              Am            G/B           Cmaj7Cmaj7/#11
A needle dragging thread to form the chapters only we could know
          Cmaj7   Cmaj7             Am             G/B            Cmaj7Cmaj7/#11
Don't let it override and cast a shadow on what little is left
[Refrain]
A hint of Cmaj7light in the darkEm  
Only enougDsus2h to keep from giving upCmaj7  
If I could go Am7back to the startG  
To break the pDsus2attern forming between usCmaj7  
[Instrumental]
Cmaj7 Dsus2 G Dsus2 G Dsus2 G Cmaj7
[Verse 3]
Cmaj7Find a thread tCmaj7o pull and we can wG/Batch it unravelCmaj7  
But tAm7his is just the stGart we'll Dsus2find out who we aCmaj7re
[Refrain]
A hint of Cmaj7light in the darkEm  
Only enougDsus2h to keep from giving upCmaj7  
If I could go Am7back to the startG  
To break the pDsus2attern, to break the pattDsus2ern
[Outro]
Cmaj7 Cmaj7 Am G/B Cmaj7

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Thread

by David Bazan

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Cmaj7

G/B

Am7

Dsus2

[Intro]

Cmaj7 Cmaj7 Am G/B Cmaj7 Cmaj7

[Verse 1]

Cmaj7 Cmaj7 Am7 G/B Cmaj7

Cmaj7/#11

Find a thread to pull and we can watch it unravel

Cmaj7 Cmaj7 Am7 G/B Cmaj7

Cmaj7/#11

'Cause we've been living with a ghost of summer 18 years ago

[Refrain]

Cmaj7 Em

A hint of light in the dark

Dsus2 Cmaj7

Only enough to keep from giving up

Am7 G

If I could go back to the start

Dsus2 Cmaj7

To break the pattern forming between us

[Interlude]

Cmaj7 Cmaj7 Am G/B Cmaj7 Cmaj7

[Verse 2]

Cmaj7 Cmaj7 Am G/B Cmaj7

Cmaj7/#11

A needle dragging thread to form the chapters only we could know

Cmaj7 Cmaj7 Am G/B Cmaj7

Cmaj7/#11

Don't let it override and cast a shadow on what little is left

[Refrain]

Cmaj7 Em

A hint of light in the dark

Dsus2 Cmaj7

Only enough to keep from giving up

Am7 G

If I could go back to the start

Dsus2 Cmaj7

To break the pattern forming between us

[Instrumental]

Cmaj7 Dsus2 G Dsus2 G Dsus2 G Cmaj7

[Verse 3]

Cmaj7 Cmaj7 G/B Cmaj7

Find a thread to pull and we can watch it unravel

Am7 G Dsus2 Cmaj7

But this is just the start we'll find out who we are

[Refrain]

Cmaj7 Em

A hint of light in the dark

Dsus2 Cmaj7

Only enough to keep from giving up

Am7 G

If I could go back to the start

Dsus2 Dsus2

To break the pattern, to break the pattern

[Outro]

Cmaj7 Cmaj7 Am G/B Cmaj7

About Thread Chords by David Bazan

Learn how to play Thread by David Bazan with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Thread chords”, “Thread guitar chords”, or “David Bazan Thread 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 Thread chords and for experienced players who want accurate Thread lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Cmaj7, Am, G/B, Am7, Em, A.

FAQ — Thread by David Bazan

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Can I transpose "Thread" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Thread"?

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

Is "Thread" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Thread" in?

The chords for "Thread" show the original chord names (including Cmaj7, Am, G/B, Am7, Em, A). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.