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Detroit Waves chords by
Matt Nathanson
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Key: D minor•
Verse 1
Am
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Dm
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Am
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So,
C
C

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we let it go to start again
Em
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Knowing now how all our

best intentions
F
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Never lit the world on fire
Am
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C
C

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Lights, illuminate the exit signs
F
F

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And over the wings the skies an
C
C

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F
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C
C

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open endless sea
F
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Crowding up surrounding me
Verse 2
G
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Gsus4
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G
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And all, Detroit
Am
Am

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waves
Em
Em

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Goodnight
C
C

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Em
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C
C

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Spread out

Beneath
F
F

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Me now
G
G

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Gsus4
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G
G

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If I could, if I
Am
Am

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could change
Em
Em

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Believe me
C
C

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Em
Em

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C
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F
F

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Am
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I would, I would for you
Verse 3

(My love)
Am
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And when, you're warm enough
C
C

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to share your sheets
Em
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Cold enough to make it seem that I was only
F
F

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there long enough to disappear
Am
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You know I'll still,
C
C

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say your name to fall asleep
F
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Am
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C
C

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Over and over a cynic saying rosary
F
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A li ar living make believe
Verse 4
G
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Gsus4
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And all, of Detroit
G
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Am
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waves
Em
Em

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Goodnight
C
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Em
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C
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Spread out

Beneath
F
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Me now
Gsus4
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G
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Am
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If I could, if I could change
Em
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Believe me
F
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Am
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G
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Am
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F
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G
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I would, yes I would
Am
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F
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Am
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G
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And Detroit waves
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F
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F
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Verse 5
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F
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G
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Am
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Am
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F
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Am
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Am
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G
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An d
F
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Am
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F
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Am
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G
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Gsus4
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G
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Am
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Em
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Detroit waves, goodnight

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C
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F
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Am
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Beneath me now
F
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C
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If I could
G
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Gsus4
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G
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Am
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If I could change
Em
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Believe me
C
C

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I would
F
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Yes I would
Am
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G
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Am
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And Detroit Waves
F
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Detroit Waves
Outro 1
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • Am

  • Dm

  • C

  • Em

  • F

  • G

  • Gsus4

Capo: 5

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Detroit Waves by Matt Nathanson is D minor.

The primary chords used in Detroit Waves are Dm, Gm, F, Am, Bb, C.

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

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

The tempo of Detroit Waves is approximately 150 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Detroit Waves 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 Detroit Waves. 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 Matt Nathanson.

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