Cherbourg Chords
by Beirut
Cherbourg by Beirut is a moderately challenging guitar song played in the key of G. It uses the chords G, A, Bm, D and Em. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
Intro: G A Bm (2x)
G
And a fall from you
A
is a long way down
Bm
I've found a better way out
G
And a fall from you
A
is a long way down
Bm
I know a better way out
G G A Bm
G
Well it's been a long time
G
since I've seen you smile
A
Gambled away my fright
Bm
Till the morning lights shine
D
Sunday morning
Em
only fog on the limbs
G
I called it again
D
what do you know
D
And I filled our days
Em
with cards and gin
G D
You're alight again, my dear
D Em G D
D
I will lead the way, oh, lead the way
Em
When I know
G
And I'll sleep away, oh, sweep away
D
What I don't
D
Well sieze the way, oh, sieze the way
Em
No, I won't
G
I will lead the way, oh, lead the day
D
When I know