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Exegetic Chains chords by
The Mountain Goats
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Key: A major•
Verse 1
G
G

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Look closely at the shadows

At the ground beneath
C
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Bm
Bm
2

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C
C

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the trees

The labors of Hercules
G
G

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Verse 2

Wild grasses on the hills
Bm
Bm
2

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C
C

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Rippling in the wind
G
G

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Cybele unchained
Verse 3
G
G

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D
D

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The songs you sing at Christmas time
C
C

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The stories that you tell
G
G

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Bm
Bm
2

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C
C

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Well I knew them well
G
G

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Bm
Bm
2

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Yes I knew them well
C
C

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Bm
Bm
2

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Verse 4

D
D

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Say your prayers to whomever
Bm
Bm
2

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C
C

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You call out to in the night
Bm
Bm
2

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E
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Bm
Bm
2

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Keep the chains tight
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E

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Em
Em

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Bm
Bm
2

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D
D

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Make it through this year
C
C

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If it kills you outright
Interlude 1
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Verse 5
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The coins they toss at dancers
Bm
Bm
2

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C
C

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Whirling in the city square
G
G

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Music on the air

The places where we met to share
Bm
Bm
2

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C
C

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Our secrets now and then
G
G

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We will see them again
D
D

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Change will come
Verse 6

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C
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Stay warm inside the ripple
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C
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Of the Panasonic hum

It grinds
Bm
Bm
2

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And it roars
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C
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D
D

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C
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Headed somewhere better

If I have to crawl there on all fours
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Say your prayers to
Verse 7

whomever
C
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You call out to in the night
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C
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Bm
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Bm
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Keep the chains tight
D
D

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Make it through this year
C
C

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F
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If it kills us outright
C
C

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Outro 1
D
D

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C

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G
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G
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D
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Chords

  • G

  • C

  • Bm

    2

  • D

  • E

  • Em

  • F

Capo: 2

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Exegetic Chains by The Mountain Goats is A major.

The primary chords used in Exegetic Chains are A, D, C#m, E, F#, F#m.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.

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

The tempo of Exegetic Chains is approximately 67 beats per minute.

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