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Bell Swamp Connection chords by
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Key: D major•
Intro 1
D
D

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G
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Verse 1
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D

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Toward the tail- end of the age

that's almost finished

Where the highway starts to crack

and nobody fixes it

I was wandering through

an undeveloped tract

Out near the ocean

One- hundred acres, we will build to suit
Asus4
Asus4

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See what there is to see before
D
D

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Asus4
Asus4

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D
D

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it's gone

Somebody's always just about
Em
Em

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To put some kind of awful

plan in motion
D
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Verse 2
G
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Eastern red cedars, and the pines

And suddenly an elevated

stone slab
D
D

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In what must have been a clearing once

Try to recognize the signals

and the signposts
Asus4
Asus4

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D
D

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My curiosity
Em
Em

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Asus4
Asus4

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Will likely always get the best of me
Verse 3
Asus4
Asus4

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A
A

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D
D

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It's like that one thing
E
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My Dad kept trying to tell me
A
A

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As the twilight
G
G

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Inched its way on up his body
D
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Verse 4

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Get out, get out, get out,
D
D

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get out
Interlude 1
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Verse 5

A
A

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Well of course I climbed atop the slab
A
A

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Asus4
Asus4

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A

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Asus4
Asus4

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A

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and I lay down on it
Asus4
Asus4

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I am a child
D
D

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I had my face toward the sky
Asus4
Asus4

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Lying there in the sun with both
D
D

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A
A

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my eyes closed
Asus4
Asus4

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Woke up in near darkness
D
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Asus4
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What the hell is wrong
D
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Asus4
Asus4

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with me
D
D

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Volunteer pines in their hundreds in
D
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the dusk like military tentpoles
Verse 6
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Let my eyes adjust

Try to read the markings on the slab

Weird alphabets I felt sure I hadn't seen,
D
D

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just before I passed out

Stars growing brighter

Me looking up
Asus4
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Like a lobster in a cage down
A
A

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D
D

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in the depths
Em
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Asus4
Asus4

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Beneath the bot tom of a glass boat
Verse 7
Asus4
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D
D

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And I heard a voice
E
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From somewhere out beyond the free fall
G
G

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Like a captive soldier

He's just trying to warn his brothers
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Verse 8
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Get out, get out, get out,
Outro 1

get out
D
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Chords

  • D

  • G

  • Asus4

  • Em

  • A

  • E

Capo: No capo

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Bell Swamp Connection?

The original key of Bell Swamp Connection by The Mountain Goats is D major.

What are the main chords for Bell Swamp Connection?

The primary chords used in Bell Swamp Connection are D, G, Asus4, Em, A, E.

Do I need a capo to play Bell Swamp Connection?

No capo is required for this song.

Is Bell Swamp Connection beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like D, G, Asus4, Em, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of Bell Swamp Connection?

The tempo of Bell Swamp Connection is approximately 115 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for Bell Swamp Connection?

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

Can I print the guitar chords for Bell Swamp Connection?

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

Is there a tuner available for Bell Swamp Connection?

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