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Gold Rush

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This song works well on guitar with a capo on the 1st fret.
You can also transpose this tab +1 for the chords in the
original key of F major and play without a capo.
Capo 1st fret
[CHORDS]
E
     - 022100
D/E
   - 000232
A/E
   - 002220
E/G#
  - 4x2400
A
     - x02220
Esus4
 - 022200
Bsus4
 - x24400
[Intro]
E D/E A/E E
[Verse 1]
E
 (Gold rush) Digging for gold in my neighborhood
D/E
 (Gold rush) Where all the old buildings stood
A/E
 (Gold rush) And they keep digging it down and down
E
 (Gold rush) So that the cars can live underground
E
 (Gold rush) The swinging of a wrecking ball
D/E
 (Gold rush) Through these lath and plaster walls
A/E
 (Gold rush) Is letting all the shadows free
E
 (Gold rush) The ones I wish still followed me
[Chorus 1]
E/G#                           A
Change (followed me, followed me)
               E
Please don't change
E/G#                         A
Stay (followed me, followed me)
          E
Stay the same
[Verse 2]
E
 (Gold rush) I remember a winter's night
D/E
 (Gold rush) We kissed beneath the street lamp light
A/E
 (Gold rush) Outside a bar near the record store
E
 (Gold rush) That have been condos for a year and more
E
 (Gold rush) Now that our haunts have taken flight
D/E
 (Gold rush) And been replaced with construction sites
A/E
 (Gold rush) Oh, how I feel like a stranger here
E
 (Gold rush) Searching for something that's disappeared
E
 (Gold rush) Digging for gold in my neighborhood
D/E
 (Gold rush) For what they say is the greater good
A/E
 (Gold rush) But all I see is a long goodbye
E
 (Gold rush) A requiem for a skyline
E
 (Gold rush) It seems I never stopped losing you
D/E
 (Gold rush) Because every dive becomes something new
A/E
 (Gold rush) And all our ghosts get swept away
E
 (Gold rush) It didn't use to be this way
[Chorus 2]
 E/G#                         A
Change (be this way, be this way)
               E
Please don't change
E/G#                        A
Stay (be this way, be this way)
          E
Stay the same
 E/G#                         A
Cranes (be this way, be this way)
            E
Devour the light
  E/G#                         A
Strange (be this way, be this way)
     E
Appetite
[Bridge]
Esus4
   And I've ascribed these monuments
E
   A false sense of permanence
Esus4
   I've placed faith in geography
E
   To hold you in my memory
Esus4
 (Gold rush) I'm sifting through these wreckage piles
E
 (Gold rush) Through the rubble of bricks and wires
Bsus4
 (Gold rush) Looking for something I'll never find
Bsus4
 (Gold rush) Looking for something I'll never find
[Verse 3]
E
 (Gold rush) Digging for gold in my neighborhood
D/E
 (Gold rush) Where all the old buildings stood
A/E
 (Gold rush) And they keep digging it down and down
E
 (Gold rush) So that the cars can live underground
E
 (Gold rush) It seems I never stopped losing you
D/E
 (Gold rush) Because every dive becomes something new
A/E
 (Gold rush) And all our ghosts get swept away
E
 (Gold rush) It didn't use to be this way
[Outro]
  E
Change (Gold rush) (It didn't use to be this way)
D/E                                       A/E
 (Gold rush) (It didn't...) Please don't change (...use to be this way)
 (Gold rush) (It didn't use to be this way)
E
 (Gold rush) (It didn't use to be this way)
  E
Stay (Gold rush) (It didn't use to be this way)
D/E                                   A/E
 (Gold rush) (It didn't...) Stay the same (...use to be this way)
 (Gold rush) (It didn't use to be this way)
E
 (Gold rush) (It didn't use to be this way)
  E
Change (Gold rush)
D/E                         A/E
 (Gold rush) Please don't change
 (Gold rush) (It didn't use to be this way)
E
 (Gold rush) (It didn't use to be this way)
  E
Stay (Gold rush)
D/E                    A/E
 (Gold rush) Stay the same
[Fade out]
=========================================
From the 2018 album "Thank You for Today"

Gold Rush chords and lyrics

Free chords for Gold Rush by Death Cab for Cutie. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

This song works well on guitar with a capo on the 1st fret.
You can also transpose this tab +1 for the chords in the
original key of F major and play without a capo.
Capo 1st fret
[CHORDS]
E     - 022100
D/E   - 000232
A/E   - 002220
E/G#  - 4x2400
A     - x02220
Esus4 - 022200
Bsus4 - x24400
[Intro]
E D/E A/E E
[Verse 1]
[Chorus 1]
[Verse 2]
[Chorus 2]
[Bridge]
[Verse 3]
[Outro]
 (Gold rush) (It didn't use to be this way)
 (Gold rush) (It didn't use to be this way)
 (Gold rush) (It didn't use to be this way)
[Fade out]
=========================================
From the 2018 album "Thank You for Today"

Gold Rush Chords by Death Cab for Cutie

Learn how to play Gold Rush by Death Cab for Cutie with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Gold Rush chords”, “Gold Rush guitar chords”, or “Death Cab for Cutie Gold Rush 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 Gold Rush chords and for experienced players who want accurate Gold Rush lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include F, E, D/E, A/E, E/G#, A.

Frequently asked questions about Gold Rush

How do I play "Gold Rush" by Death Cab for Cutie on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Gold Rush" by Death Cab for Cutie 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 "Gold Rush" by Death Cab for Cutie free?

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Can I transpose "Gold Rush" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Gold Rush"?

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

Is "Gold Rush" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Gold Rush" by Death Cab for Cutie with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Death Cab for Cutie below.

What key is "Gold Rush" in?

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