Northern Lights

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[Intro]
C Em C Em
C Em G Am
C Em C Em
C Em G Am
C Em C Em
C Em G Am
[Verse 1]
C Em C Em
I remember your silhouette on Dyes Inlet
C Em G Am
Against the silver sheen of a moon like painted glass
C Em C Em C
Under stars out on a pier; a celestial sphere
Em G Am
We were weightless as the waves that disappeared
[Chorus]
Em G D Em/B G/B
Northern lights filled our skies
Em G D Em/B G/B
Empty nights synchronized
[Break]
C Em C Em
C Em G Am
[Verse 2]
C Em C Em
We shared a clove cigarette on the parapet
C Em G Am
As the TVs glowed from the windows of the model homes
C Em C Em C
And I'd never be that close again to your lips and perfect skin
Em G Am
As the tide receded into the unknown
[Chorus]
Em G D Em/B G/B
Northern lights filled our skies
Em G D Em/B G/B
Empty nights synchronized
Em D C G
Northern lights filled our skies
Em G D Em/B G/B
Empty nights synchronized
[Break]
Em
Em G Am
I remember your silhouette on Dyes Inlet
C Em C Em
C Em G Am
C Em C Em
C Em G Am
[Chorus]
Em G D Em/B G/B
Northern lights filled our skies
Em G D Em/B G/B
Empty nights synchronized
Em D C G
Northern lights filled our skies
Em G D Em/B G/B Em
Empty nights synchronized

Northern Lights chords and lyrics

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

[Intro]
C   Em   C   Em
C   Em   G   Am
C   Em   C   Em
C   Em   G   Am
C   Em   C   Em
C   Em   G   Am
[Verse 1]
[Chorus]
[Break]
C   Em   C   Em
C   Em   G   Am
[Verse 2]
[Chorus]
[Break]
Em
C   Em   C   Em
C   Em   G   Am
C   Em   C   Em
C   Em   G   Am
[Chorus]

Northern Lights Chords by Death Cab for Cutie

Learn how to play Northern Lights by Death Cab for Cutie with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Northern Lights chords”, “Northern Lights guitar chords”, or “Death Cab for Cutie Northern Lights 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 Northern Lights chords and for experienced players who want accurate Northern Lights lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, Em, G, Am, D, Em/B.

Frequently asked questions about Northern Lights

How do I play "Northern Lights" by Death Cab for Cutie on guitar?

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Can I transpose "Northern Lights" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Northern Lights"?

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

Is "Northern Lights" easy to play on guitar?

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What key is "Northern Lights" in?

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