Is Free Chord Book really free?

Yes. Free Chord Book is 100% free with no sign-up required. Access 670,000+ guitar chords, tabs, and lyrics for every song you want to learn.

How do I transpose chords to a different key?

Open any song and use the transpose buttons to move every chord up or down by half-steps. Perfect for singers who need a different key or capo players.

Can I see chord diagrams while I play?

Yes. Tap any chord in a song to instantly see its interactive guitar chord diagram, including alternate fingerings and variations.

What's the difference between guitar chords and guitar tabs?

Chords show you which strings to strum together (great for rhythm playing and singing). Tabs (tablature) show you exact note-by-note fingerings, which is great for solos, riffs, and fingerpicking.

Does Free Chord Book work on mobile?

Yes. Free Chord Book is fully responsive and works on phones, tablets, and desktops. Use auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Is there a built-in guitar tuner?

Yes. Free Chord Book includes a free online guitar tuner that uses your microphone and YIN pitch detection for accurate tuning in standard and alternate tunings.

How many songs are available?

Over 670,000 songs with chords, tabs, and lyrics — covering every genre, from rock and pop to country, indie, folk, and Hebrew songs.

Is Free Chord Book a good alternative to Ultimate Guitar?

Yes. Free Chord Book is a fast, ad-free, 100% free alternative to Ultimate Guitar with interactive chord diagrams, instant transpose, auto-scroll, and a built-in tuner — no account required.

Cancer

Chords4.92,182 votes

Listen on

YouTube Spotify Apple Music

Font15

KeyOriginal

Chords

Scroll

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

Note: this tab has been made with a piano.
(C# C B A#) in the chorus should be played as single notes.
[Intro]
E    Emaj7    Esus2    E    B
[Verse]
E          B       Bsus2    B    C#m
Turn away, if you could get me a drink of water
    C#CBA# Am
   (   )  
  Cuz   my      lips are chapped and faded
        E      Esus2  E
Call my Aunt Marie
B        Bsus2   B     C#m
Help her gather all my things
           C#CBA#    Am
          (   )     
And bury me    in         all my favourite colours
[Pre-Chorus]
   A              F#/A#
My sisters and my brothers
B       Cdim      C#m      Am
Still I will not kiss you
[Chorus]
        F#m     F#m6  F#m7   B        Bsus4  E
Cuz the hardest  part  of    this is leaving you
[Verse]
E             B        Bsus2    B    C#m
Now turn away, cuz I'm awful just to see
           C#CBA#   Am
          (   )    
Cuz all my hair's        abandoned all my body
      E     B      Bsus2           C#m
Oh my agony Know that I will never marry
       C#CBA# Am
      (   )  
Baby I'm just      soggy from the chemo
[Pre-Chorus]
     A                F#/A#   B
But counting down the days to go
   Cdim       C#m                Am
It just ain't livin', And I just hope you know
[Chorus]
      E         Eaug
That if you say goodbye today
    C#m                C#  C#/B  C#/A
I'd ask you to be true
C#/G#   F#m             B               C#m  C#maj7/C   E/B   F#7/A#
Cuz the hardest part of this is leaving you
         F#m             B              E
Cuz the hardest part of this is leaving you

Cancer chords and lyrics

Free chords for Cancer by My Chemical Romance. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

Note: this tab has been made with a piano.
(C# C B A#) in the chorus should be played as single notes.
[Intro]
E    Emaj7    Esus2    E    B
[Verse]
[Pre-Chorus]
[Chorus]
[Verse]
[Pre-Chorus]
[Chorus]

Cancer Chords by My Chemical Romance

Learn how to play Cancer by My Chemical Romance with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Cancer chords”, “Cancer guitar chords”, or “My Chemical Romance Cancer 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 Cancer chords and for experienced players who want accurate Cancer lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, B, A, E, Emaj7, Esus2.

Frequently asked questions about Cancer

How do I play "Cancer" by My Chemical Romance on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Cancer" by My Chemical Romance 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 "Cancer" by My Chemical Romance free?

Yes. The chords for "Cancer" by My Chemical Romance are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Cancer" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Cancer"?

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

Is "Cancer" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Cancer" by My Chemical Romance with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by My Chemical Romance below.

What key is "Cancer" in?

The chords for "Cancer" show the original chord names (including C, B, A, E, Emaj7, Esus2). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.