Monsters Chords
by James Blunt
Monsters by James Blunt is a moderately challenging guitar song played in the key of Eb. It uses the chords Eb, Bb, Cm and Ab. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
Verso 1:
Eb Bb Cm
Oh, before they turn off all the lights
Cm Bb Ab
I won't read you your wrongs or your rights
Eb
The time has gone
Eb Bb Cm
I'll tell you goodnight, close the door
Cm Bb Ab
Tell you I love you once more
Eb
The time has gone
Bb
So here it is
Ab Bb
I'm not your son, you're not my father
Eb Bb Cm
We're just two grown men saying goodbye
Ab Bb
No need to forgive, no need to forget
Eb Bb Cm
I know your mistakes and you know mine
Ab Bb
And while you're sleeping, I'll try to make you proud
Eb Bb Cm
So daddy, won't you just close your eyes?
Ab Bb
Don't be afraid, it's my turn
Eb
To chase the monsters away
Verso 2:
Eb Eb Bb Cm
Oh, well I'll read a story to you
Cm Bb Ab
Only difference is this one is true
Eb
The time has gone
Eb Bb Cm
I folded your clothes on the chair
Cm Bb Ab
I hope you sleep well, don't be scared
Eb
The time has gone
Bb
So here it is
Ab Bb
I'm not your son, you're not my father
Eb Bb Cm
We're just two grown men saying goodbye
Ab Bb
No need to forgive, no need to forget
Eb Bb Cm
I know your mistakes and you know mine
Ab Bb
And while you're sleeping, I'll try to make you proud
Eb Bb Cm
So daddy, won't you just close your eyes?
Ab Bb
Don't be afraid, it's my turn
Eb
To chase the monsters away
Ponte:
Eb Cm
Sleep a lifetime
Eb Cm
Yes, and breathe a last word
Ab Eb Bb
You can feel my hand on your own
Eb Cm Eb Cm
I will be the last one so I'll leave a light on
Ab Eb Bb
Let there be no darkness in your heart
Ab Bb
I'm not your son, you're not my father
Eb Bb Cm
We're just two grown men saying goodbye
Ab Bb
No need to forgive, no need to forget
Eb Bb Cm
I know your mistakes and you know mine
Ab Bb
And while you're sleeping, I'll try to make you proud
Eb Bb Cm
So daddy, won't you just close your eyes?
Ab Bb
Don't be afraid, it's my turn
Eb
To chase the monsters away