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Icarus original guitar chords by
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5.0 (1)
Key: E minor•
Intro 1
Em
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C
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Verse 1
C
C

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Look who's digging their own grave

That is what they all say
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D
D

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You'll drink yourself to death
C
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Look who makes their own bed

Lies right down within it
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D
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And what will you have left?
Verse 2
C
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Out on the front doorstep

Drinking from a paper cup
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D
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You won't remember this
C
C

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Living beyond your years

Acting out all their fears
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You feel it in your chest
Pre-chorus 1
C
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G
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Your hands protect the flames
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From the wild winds around you
Chorus 1
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G
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Dsus4
Dsus4

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Icarus is flying too close to the sun
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Dsus4
Dsus4

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And Icarus's life, it has only just begun
Interlude 1

It's just begun
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Verse 3
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Standing on the cliff face

Highest foe you'll ever grace
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It scares me half to death
C
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Look out to the future

But it tells you nothing
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So take another breath
Pre-chorus 2
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Your hands protect the flames
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From the wild winds around you
Chorus 2
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Dsus4
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Icarus is flying too close to the sun
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Dsus4
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And Icarus's life, it has only just begun
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Dsus4
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This is how it feels to take a fall
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Dsus4
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Icarus is flying towards an early grave
Bridge 1
C
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You put up your defenses when you leave
D
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B/D#
B/D#
4

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You leave because you're certain
C
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D
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Of who you want to be
C
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You're putting up your armor when you leave
B/D#
B/D#
4

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And you leave because you're certain
C
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Of who you want to be
Chorus 3
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Dsus4
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Icarus is flying too close to the sun
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Dsus4
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And Icarus's life, it has only just begun
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Dsus4
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This is how it feels to take a fall
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Dsus4
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Icarus is flying towards an early grave
Outro 1
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

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Chords

  • Em

  • C

  • D

  • G

  • Dsus4

  • B/D#

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Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Icarus by Bastille is E minor.

The primary chords used in Icarus are Em, C, D, G, B.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 7 fret.

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

If the simplified chords are too easy, you can visit the original chords page for a more advanced arrangement.

The tempo of Icarus is approximately 135 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Icarus 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 Icarus. 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 Bastille.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Icarus 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 Icarus by Bastille on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.