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After the Bombs chords by
The Decemberists
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Key: D major
Intro 1
D
D

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Bm
Bm
2

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D
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Bm
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D
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Verse 1
Bm
Bm
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And after the bombs
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subside
Bm
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2

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And this long, low campaign
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Em
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Calls it good for the night
Verse 2
D
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Bbaug
Bbaug

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We meet in the streets
Bm
Bm
2

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A
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D
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Will we meet in a bar's cold light?
Bm
Bm
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We grip at our hands
Em
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We hold just a little tight
Bm
Bm
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After the bombs
Verse 3
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A
A

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After the bombs subside
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Verse 4
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Bm
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D
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And after the rockets calm
Bm
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And the glimmer of fire
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Portends an early dawn
Verse 5
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Bbaug
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Bb
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We pinch at our skin
Bm
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While we wonder how
A
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D

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we escaped harm
Bm
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We forget all our trials
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While there in our baby's arms
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D

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After the rock
Verse 6
Em
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ets
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A

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After the rockets calm
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Verse 7

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Then we'll go dancing
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Won't we go dancing?
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Em
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Yes, we'll go dancing
A
A

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'Till it all starts over again
Interlude 1
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Bm
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Bbaug
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Em
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Verse 8
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Then we'll go dancing
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Yes, we'll go dancing
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Em
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Won't we go dancing?
A
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'Till it all starts over again

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Chords
  • D

  • Bm

    2
  • G

  • C

  • Em

  • Bbaug

  • A

  • Bb

  • F

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of After the Bombs by The Decemberists is D major.

The primary chords used in After the Bombs are D, Bm, G, C, Em, Bbaug.

No capo is required for this song.

Yes, this version uses open chords like D, Bm, G, C, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of After the Bombs is approximately 53 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of After the Bombs using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for After the Bombs. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with The Decemberists.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add After the Bombs to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for After the Bombs by The Decemberists on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.