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Galveston chords by
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Key: A major•
Verse 1
G
G

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Can we leave?

Can we get out of this dump?
Em
Em

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Thirty miles to Galveston

Thirty miles and then it's done
Verse 2
G
G

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And I believed

That we had what it would take
Em
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But the best lake plans can fail

And the surest levees break
C
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D
D

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And make just mud
G
G

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Remember us? Remember what
Verse 3
G
G

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we use to love?
Em
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Your laughter kept us warm

And we always had enough
G
G

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And don't you see?

How we choose our destiny?
Em
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You're not a victim, not to me

Perception is reality
C
C

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But if
Verse 4

you wanna leave
D
D

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Maybe you should get up an d go
C
C

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If you're gonna leave
D
D

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Maybe you should be alone
C
C

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Go ahead and go

Go ahead and go
D
D

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G
G

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But know, I was right
Verse 5
G
G

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And now you're free Out

there on that slippery slope
Em
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All the rope you'll never need

But who laughs at your jokes?
G
G

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You call me

Couldn't find a better man
Em
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It's not so comforting
Verse 6

When no one holds your hand
C
C

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But if you wanna give up
D
D

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Maybe you should get up an d go
C
C

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If you're gonna leave
D
D

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Maybe you should be alone
C
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Go ahead and go

Go ahead and go
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Cm
Cm
3

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But know, I was right
Em
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Cm
Cm
3

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G
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Verse 7

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Em

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Woah!

Oh, no
C
C

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But if you wanna give up
D
D

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Maybe you should get up an d go
C
C

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If you're gonna leave
D
D

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Maybe you should be alone
C
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Go ahead and go

Go ahead and go
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G
G

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Cm
Cm
3

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But know, I was right
G
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Em
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I was right
G
G

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Cm
Cm
3

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Cm
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3

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Em
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Cm
Cm
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Verse 8

G
G

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Hate to say this
Cm
Cm
3

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G

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Hate to be this way
Em
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G

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Cm
Cm
3

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I hate it, but it's honest
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G

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Hate to say this
Verse 9
Cm
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G

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Hate to be this way
Em
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G

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Cm
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3

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I hate it, but it's honest
Em
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D
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Verse 10
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D
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And you only want
Em
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What you can't have
D
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And it's not love
Em
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If you can't stand
Verse 11
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Em
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I'm right! I'm right, I'm right,

I'm right,

I'm right, I'm right,

I'm right, I'm right!
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I'm right!
Verse 12
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I'm right, I'm right,

I'm right,

I'm right, I'm right, I'm right,

I'm right!
G
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I'm right!
Verse 13
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I'm right, I'm right,

I'm right,
Verse 14

I'm right, I'm right, I'm right, I'm right!
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But if you wanna give up
D
D

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Maybe you should get up an d go
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If you're gonna leave
D
D

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Maybe you should be alone
C
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Go ahead and go

Go ahead and go
D
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G
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But know, I was right

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • G

  • Em

  • C

  • D

  • Cm

    3

Capo: 2

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Galveston by House Of Heroes is A major.

The primary chords used in Galveston are A, F#m, D, E, Dm.

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

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

The tempo of Galveston is approximately 55 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Galveston 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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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 House Of Heroes.

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