Alphabet Chords
Alphabet by Jeffrey Lewis is a more advanced guitar song played in the key of G. It uses the chords G, Em, Am, C, E, Bm, A, D and F. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
G Em Am C
Late at night cloudy white will creep over my old house
G Em
And the chair where i once sat
Am G C
Someone new is there and he'll stare at that wall
G Am
And we're all parts of an alphabet
G
We spell new words in new spots we're at
E Am C
And the big, round, blue boat drifts around in the dark
G Bm Em Am C
When you feel like a jerk does it make you confused
G Em
Like how could you become as awesome as you are
Bm Am C
And still feel like a loser
G Bm
When you feel ugly and petty
Am G C
Awkward and unsteady
Bm Em Bm Am C
Just try not to forget there's so many people who've liked you
G Em A C
And i hope that the art school enjoys your big drawing of ruin
G Em A C
We've all got good things to do and it's good when we do them
Em
From austin to brooklyn
Am G C
They're all smart and good-lookin'
G Em
We're all parts of an alphabet
Am G
Spell new words with new folks we met
Em Am C
And the big, round, blue boat drifts around in the dark
G Em (A) Am C
And the big, round, blue boat drifts around in the dark
A
And they say that we'll drift for awhile until we die
D
And the sun hits a spiral
D
It's a combination lock
Am F
And i'm just hoping that i'll get it open
D Bm Am C End on G
And that these joys and frustrations are just turns in the combination