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Balaclava

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[Verse 1]
Bm               F#m
Running off over next doors garden
  D                Bm
Before the hour is done
     Bm                 F#m
It's more a question of feeling
        D                F#m
Than it is a question of fun
    Bm                F#m
The confidence is the balaclava
    D                      Bm
I'm sure you'll baffle 'em good
         Bm             F#m
Will the ending reek of salty cheeks
    D             F#m
And runny makeup alone
        Bm          F#m
Or will blood run down the face
     D                   Bm
Of a boy bewildered and scorned
            Bm                  F#m
And you'll find yourself in a skirmish
       D                    F#m
Where wish you'd never been born
     Bm                   F#m
You tie yourself to the tracks
           D             Bm
And there isn't no going back
         Bm           F#m
And it's wrong wrong wrong
           D                    F#m
But we'll do it anyway cause we love a bit of trouble
Bm F#m D Bm
BmF#mDF#m
    x2
[Verse 2]
    N.C.
Are you pulling her from a burning building
      D                 Bm
Or throwing her to the sharks
     Bm                F#m           D                F#m
Can only hope that the ending is as pleasurable as the start
     Bm                F#m           D                   Bm
The confidence is the balaclava, I'm sure you baffle 'em straight
         Bm          F#m            D          D
And it's wrong wrong wrong, she can hardly wait
[Chorus] 
        Bm                              F#m
That's right, he won't let her out his sight
                   Bm
Now the shaggers perform
                    F#m
And the daggers are drawn
                     Bm
Who's the crooks in this crime?
That's right, he won't let her out his sight
                   Bm
Now the shaggers perform
                    F#m
And the daggers are drawn
                          Bm
Who's the crooks in this crime?
 BmF#mDBm
()   
BmF#mDF#m
    x4
[Bridge]
        Bm  F#m    D      Bm               Bm  F#m D Bm
That's right,    he won't let her out his sight
        Bm  F#m    D      Bm               Bm  F#m D Bm
That's right,    he won't let her out his sight
        Bm  F#m    D      Bm               Bm  F#m
That's right,    he won't let her out his sight
 D    Bm        F#m     D    F#m    Bm  F#m     D    F#m
Well, you'll be able to boast of the day of the most
          Bm   F#m   D   Bm    Bm F#m D F#m
Flawless heist of all time
Bm F#m D Bm
Bm F#m D F#m
[Outro]
    Bm                F#m            D              Bm
You knew that it'd be trouble right before the very first kiss
   Bm       F#m            D                       F#m
Quiet and assuming but you heard that they were the naughtiest
    Bm                  F#m
She pleaded with you to take it off
     D               Bm
But you resisted and fought
 Bm             F#m
                             N.C.
Sorry sweetheart, I'd much rather keep on the balaclava
Bm F#m D Bm
Bm F#m D F#m
Bm F#m D Bm
BmF#mDF#m
   *

Balaclava chords and lyrics

Free chords for Balaclava by Arctic Monkeys. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

[Verse 1]
Bm F#m D Bm
Bm F#m D F#m x2
[Verse 2]
    N.C.
Are you pulling her from a burning building
[Chorus] 
That's right, he won't let her out his sight
(Bm) F#m D Bm
Bm F#m D F#m x4
[Bridge]
Bm F#m D Bm
Bm F#m D F#m
[Outro]
Bm F#m D Bm
Bm F#m D F#m
Bm F#m D Bm
Bm F#m D F#m*

Balaclava Chords by Arctic Monkeys

Learn how to play Balaclava by Arctic Monkeys with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Balaclava chords”, “Balaclava guitar chords”, or “Arctic Monkeys Balaclava 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 Balaclava chords and for experienced players who want accurate Balaclava lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Bm, F#m, D, C.

Frequently asked questions about Balaclava

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

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

Is "Balaclava" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Balaclava" in?

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