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Ground Level chords by
The Mountain Goats
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Key: F# minor•
Intro 1
Em
Em

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Verse 1
Em
Em

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You can make out all the exits
Bm
Bm
2

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From a static position
D
D

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One quick walkaround will give you
A
A

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All the relevant information
Em
Em

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I'm never gonna break my neck
Bm
Bm
2

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Falling downstairs
D
D

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Tan and mustard- yellow I- beam
A
A

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Visible from the air
Verse 2
C
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G
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Tall space heater down the main hallway
D
D

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A
A

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Em
Em

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Blue pilot light, hissing all night
Verse 3

We sleep light in the shadow of
Bm
Bm
2

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Em
Em

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the cloverleaf

We sleep light in the shadow of
Bm
Bm
2

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Em
Em

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the cloverleaf

We sleep light in the shadow

of the cloverleaf
Bm
Bm
2

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Em
Em

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We sleep light in the shadow
Interlude 1

of the cloverleaf
Bm
Bm
2

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Em
Em

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Verse 4
Em
Em

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You can light a cigarette
Bm
Bm
2

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Against the cooktop if you need to
D
D

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A
A

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Feel the heat against your forehead

Let it bleed through
Em
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You're never going to get by
Bm
Bm
2

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On three hours' sleep a night
D
D

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Em
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Unless you absolutely have to
A
A

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And then you get by alright
Verse 5
C
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G
G

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Move in silence if you can't stay still
D
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A

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Nobody sees your face through
Verse 6

the security grille
Em
Em

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We sleep light in the shadow
Bm
Bm
2

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Em
Em

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of the cloverleaf

We sleep light in the shadow
Bm
Bm
2

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of the cloverleaf
Em
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We sleep light in the shadow

of the cloverleaf
Bm
Bm
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Em
Em

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We sleep light in the shadow of the cloverleaf
Outro 1
Bm
Bm
2

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Em
Em

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C
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Em
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D
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C
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D
D

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Em
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Chords

  • Em

  • Bm

    2

  • D

  • A

  • C

  • G

Capo: 2

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Ground Level by The Mountain Goats is F# minor.

The primary chords used in Ground Level are F#m, C#m, E, B, D, A.

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

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

The tempo of Ground Level is approximately 182 beats per minute.

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