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The Bright Side

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[Chorus]
    A              D
The bright side is blinding our eyes
A                   D
And the sound keeps ringin', ringin'
    A              D
The bright side is just a white lie
A                    D
That the crowd keeps singin', singin'
E
You are a busy bee. You are a busy bee!
[Verse]
D  A      D            A
Sunshine, sitting on a pavement crack
D            A
Everyone was staring back
    G
But you didn't mind
D  A      D               A
Sunshine, futile were our defenses
D                  A
Backwards ran your sentences
  G
Until reeled the mind
[Pre-Chorus]
Bm                   G
Next what's fear and silence in
Bm            F#m
Wait just all well then
Bm          G
Upside-down everything
Bm           E
Turning done you're when
[Chorus]
    A              D
The bright side is blinding our eyes
A                   D
And the sound keeps ringin', ringin'
    A              D
The bright side is just a white lie
A                    D
That the crowd keeps singin', singin'
E
You are a busy bee. You are a busy bee!
[Verse]
D    A     D                 A
Back then, fighting with the permanent
D                   A
Pushing through the sediment
     G
Till we lost the trail
D    A     D                    A
Back then, those days felt like house arrest
D              A
Half-awake and self-possessed
   G
We thought we'd prevail
[Pre-Chorus]
 Bm                G
Among the rain and lights I saw
    Bm            F#m
The figure "5" in gold
Bm       G
On a red firetruck
Bm                E
That's what I was told
[Chorus]
    A              D
The bright side is blinding our eyes
A                   D
And the sound keeps ringin', ringin'
    A              D
The bright side is just a white lie
A                    D
That the crowd keeps singin', singin'
    A              D
The bright side is blinding our eyes
A                   D               E   A
And the sound keeps ringin', ringin'

The Bright Side chords and lyrics

Free chords for The Bright Side by They Might Be Giants. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

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[Pre-Chorus]
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The Bright Side Chords by They Might Be Giants

Learn how to play The Bright Side by They Might Be Giants with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “The Bright Side chords”, “The Bright Side guitar chords”, or “They Might Be Giants The Bright Side 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 The Bright Side chords and for experienced players who want accurate The Bright Side lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include A, D, E, G, Bm, F#m.

Frequently asked questions about The Bright Side

How do I play "The Bright Side" by They Might Be Giants on guitar?

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Can I transpose "The Bright Side" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "The Bright Side"?

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

Is "The Bright Side" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "The Bright Side" 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 "The Bright Side" in?

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