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The Wonder Years
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Key: F# major•
Intro 1
D
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A
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Bm
Bm
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D

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Bm
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Verse 1
Bm
Bm
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Cardinal crashed into my window,
D
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I think he might die

I'll plan him a funeral,
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A

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Bm
Bm
2

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I'll read his last rites

'Cause I know what he saw
A
A

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D
D

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in that reflection of light
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A

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On the glass was a better life
Verse 2
Bm
Bm
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Staring at a hole in your chest that's been
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A

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D

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dug there for decades
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A

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American broken promises
Bm
Bm
2

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Caught between the

lies you've been fed
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C#m
C#m
4

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D
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And a war with your blood stream

I should have been there when you
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Bm
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needed a friend
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I was off on my own again
D
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C#m
C#m
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Bm
Bm
2

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F#m
F#m
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Selfish and stupid
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Verse 3

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So if you call me back or let me in
A
A

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G
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I swear I'll never let you down again
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A

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I know the devil you've

been fighting with
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Bm
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C#m
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Verse 4
Bm
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I had that nightmare again
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You're seven and helpless,

angry as hell
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Bm
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2

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And you balled up your fists but

I laughed at your swings
C#m
C#m
4

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And I beat you half-conscious
D
D

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I I know that I failed you,
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Bm
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woke up in a sweat
F#m
F#m
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I want those years back
Verse 5
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So if you call me back or let me in
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I swear I'll never let you down again
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I know the devil you've

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Interlude 1
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C#m
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Bm
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Verse 6
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Bm
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We're no saviors if we
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can't save our brothers
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Bm
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We're no saviors if we
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can't save our brothers
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Verse 7

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So if you call me back or let me in
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I swear I'll never let you down again
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I know the devil you've

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I swear I'll never let you down again
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So if you
Verse 8
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call me back or let me in
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I swear I'll never let you down again
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I know the devil you've

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I swear I'll never let you down again
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Never let you down again
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • D

  • A

  • Bm

    2

  • G

  • C#m

    4

  • F#m

    2

Capo: 4

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Cardinals by The Wonder Years is F# major.

The primary chords used in Cardinals are F#, C#, D#m, B, E#m, A#m.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 4 fret.

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

The tempo of Cardinals is approximately 88 beats per minute.

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

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