The Alter Chords
by Wye Oak
The Alter by Wye Oak is a moderately challenging guitar song played in the key of E with a capo on the 3st fret. It uses the chords E, G, C, Am and D. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
Intro: E
verse 1
E
Oh recourse
G
Our nature is a force
C Am
So, cut it at the source
C
And go
Am D E
A life without remorse
verse 2
E
I'll obey
G
Though I am afraid
C Am
Of what it is to be alone
C
Awake
Am D E
And happiest at play
Instrumental
E G C Am C Am D E
verse 3
E
I'm all smiles
G
Confident and wild
C Am
Wired with every instrument
C
Control
Am D E
And careless all the while
verse 4
E
Til' I recall
G
Everything and all
C
Is wrong
Am
Panic is a slow
C
Dissolve
Am D E
A terror quiet calm