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constantinople chords by
The Decemberists
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Key: C major
Verse 1
C
C

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O, the minarets of Constantinople
G
G

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Am
Am

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Are plated gold, ivory and opal
F
F

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Their cupolas all onion domed and light
G
G

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Verse 2

D
D

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C
C

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And the ma gistrate of Constantinople
G
G

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Am
Am

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Has made a match; his

family was hopeful
F
F

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Their daughter would be
C
C

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promised a wedding night
G
G

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Verse 3

F
F

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But the Sultan's weary bride,
G
G

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she won't be wed tonight
C
C

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G
G

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Am
Am

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Nor fall beneath a canopy to lie
F
F

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For far across the town,
C
C

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G
G

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her lover's lying drowned
C
C

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And painted by
G
G

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Am
Am

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the Bosporus in blue
F
F

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And there's nothing for

a broken heart to do.
G
G

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Verse 4

C
C

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Down the dirty streets of Constantinople
Am
Am

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The beggars weep,

their hands all wide open
F
F

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Their severed leper limbs
G
G

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all swing and sway.
Verse 5
C
C

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G
G

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At a windowsill in Constantinople
Am
Am

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Our Hero sighs to melodies noteful
F
F

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C
C

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F
F

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And gazes on the walls
C
C

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G
G

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that hold his love.
Verse 6
F
F

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But the Sultan's weary bride,
C
C

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G
G

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she won't be wed tonight
C
C

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G
G

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Am
Am

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Nor fall beneath a canopy to lie
F
F

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For far across the town,
C
C

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G
G

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her lover now is drowned
C
C

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And painted by
G
G

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Am
Am

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the Bosporus in blue
F
F

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And there's nothing for
G
G

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a broken heart to do.
F
F

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No, there's nothing for
G
G

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a broken heart to do.
C
C

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Except cry.
Outro 1
G
G

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Am
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F
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C
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G
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C
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Chords
  • C

  • G

  • Am

  • F

  • D

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of constantinople by The Decemberists is C major.

The primary chords used in constantinople are C, G, Am, F, D.

No capo is required for this song.

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

The tempo of constantinople is approximately 75 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of constantinople 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 constantinople. 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 constantinople 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 constantinople by The Decemberists on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.