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Collapsing Stars chords by
The Mountain Goats
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Key: D minor•
Intro 1
Am
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Verse 1
E
E

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When we hid out

behind the risers at he high school,
D
D

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Working bitter calculations
Am
Am

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E
E

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with a slide rule.

The grim particulars of poisoning
D
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the swimming pool,

Well you looked me in the eye,
Am
Am

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Ready to die.
D
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Verse 2
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Am

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We were becoming what we are,
E
E

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Am
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Collapsing stars.
Verse 3
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When we chewed up baby
E
E

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aspirin like bubble gum,
F#aug
F#aug
2

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Til our hearts were beating as
D
D

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Am
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deep and rich as kettle drums

We knew if we waited long enough
E
E

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the change would come.
F#
F#
2

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And then the day did come
E
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G#m
G#m
4

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and at last
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Am
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Hold tight.

Hold fast.
D
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Verse 4
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Catch lightning in a jar,

Collapsing stars.
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Verse 5

C
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I told you to load up on provisions,
C
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Because we wouldn't be
Am
Am

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back for a while.
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Pack up your troubles in your old kit bag
C
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Turn toward the camera and smile,
D
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smile, smile.
E
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When we ditched
Verse 6
Am
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the plan to pois
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on all our enemies,
D
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Stuffed our weapons in a clearing,
Am
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and covered them with leaves,
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We are going to come rejoicing

bringing in the sheaves
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One day, and we are on our way.
Verse 7
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You can look,

But you won't find
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Another love like ours,
Outro 1

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D
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Chords

  • Am

  • E

  • D

  • F#aug

    2

  • F#

    2

  • G#m

    4

  • C

Capo: 5

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Collapsing Stars by The Mountain Goats is D minor.

The primary chords used in Collapsing Stars are Dm, A, G, Baug, B, C#m.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 5 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like Dm, A, G, Baug, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Collapsing Stars is approximately 115 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Collapsing Stars 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 Collapsing Stars. 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 Mountain Goats.

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