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Key: B minor•
Verse 1
Am
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D
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C
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Bm
Bm
2

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G
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F
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Blood marks the road
C
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A
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Where the animal left it s life behind,
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G
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F
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F#5
F#5
2

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A5
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In a red stain
Am
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G
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That the rain will wash away.
Am
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Fall of night foretold,
F
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F#5
F#5
2

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C
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Am
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G
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Sky colors like a bruise,

And i think of ones i used
F
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Am
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to know and
G
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F
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Of paths they had to choose.
Bm
Bm
2

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For we are born and we
C
C

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remain forever
D
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A
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Trapped inside our heads.
D
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Bm
Bm
2

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G
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Am
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F
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F#5
F#5
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No human chords are struck
C
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Am
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Without a resonance in other lives,
G
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F#5
F#5
2

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A5
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But the echoes we hold on to seem
Am
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G
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Eb
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As arbitrary as the times.
Eb
Eb
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Dm
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For we are born and will
Cm
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F
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remain.
A5
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D
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • Am

  • D

  • C

  • Bm

    2

  • G

  • F

  • A

  • F#5

    2

  • A5

  • Eb

    6

  • Dm

  • Cm

    3

Capo: 2

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Ballast by Jawbox is B minor.

The primary chords used in Ballast are Bm, E, D, C#m, A, G.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.

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

The tempo of Ballast is approximately 61 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Ballast 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 Ballast. 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 Jawbox.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Ballast 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 Ballast by Jawbox on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.